Fortunately, you can repair teak with a little effort and a few supplies.
Things You Will Need
To Repair Cracks in Teak Wood
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Choose a putty that matches the darkest wood the crack runs through. According to Megachess, matching the darkest color makes the crack look like a natural part of the wood.
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Press the putty into the length of the crack with your finger; wipe off any excess. Smooth out the putty by moving your finger side-to-side across the crack. Set the timer for 1 hour.
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Seal the crack in the teak wood with a brush and polyurethane. Do not sand the putty first.
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Repair a crack that's larger than 1/4 inch with wood filler and putty. Press the filler into the crack until it's 1/8 inch below the surface. Allow the filler to dry thoroughly. Fill the remainder of space with colored putty.
To Repair Breaks in Teak Wood
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Glue broken pieces of the wood back in place. Apply glue to the piece, then fit it tightly together to the largest section of wood.
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Clamp the pieces together, or use a rubber band to hold odd-shaped pieces together. Don't clamp the teak wood too tightly or the wood glue will squeeze out.
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Allow the glue to dry thoroughly, according to the manufacturer's directions. Carefully remove the clamps or rubber bands. Check to make sure the repair is solid.
The Drip Cap
- Teak wood comes from tropical hardwood birch trees.
- Teak is used to make furniture, boats, chess sets and household products.
- Seal the crack in the teak wood with a brush and polyurethane.
- Press the filler into the crack until it's 1/8 inch below the surface.
- Apply glue to the piece, then fit it tightly together to the largest section of wood.