Teak question

[BoatCrazy]

I just redid some teak trim pieces. I cleaned them with TeKa and then used Interlux teak oil..

Questions is, can I polyurethane over the teak oil??

 

[Den P]

I would think the poly would need a clean dry surface to stick to. The lil stays oily from I can tell on my boat...For a week or so ha ha!

 

[BoatCrazy]

It stays oily for a few days then it dries up, but it still keeps its color, thats why I was looking into polying them

 

[Ghost]

I've not put polyurethane over teak with teak oil. But using teak oil (on teak) as a sealant coat for varnish is not only acceptable, but prefered. Wet sand the teak oil in with 320 grit to fill the grain.

 

[pdecat]

the cause of failure of finishes on teak is oils and water vaporizing and lifting the coating. I don't see how adding oil to the wood does anything but make the failure problem worse. Why not use stain?

 

[Capt. Bill1]

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Originally posted by BoatCrazy
I just redid some teak trim pieces. I cleaned them with TeKa and then used Interlux teak oil..

Questions is, can I polyurethane over the teak oil??

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IMHO, oiling teak is a waste of time and money.

And sorry, no you can't put poly over oil.