How to Darken Teak Oil

How to Darken Teak Oil
Published: Dec 4, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read

If you prefer to darken your teak wood furniture or home accent, you can make your own customized teak oil using a couple of specific oils that can be combined to darken and treat teak wood properly.

Things You Will Need

  • 12-ounce squeeze bottle
  • Funnel
  • Tung oil
  • Linseed oil
  1. Take the top off of a 12-ounce plastic squeeze bottle. Insert a funnel into the bottle.

  2. Pour 6 ounces of Tung oil into the bottle through the funnel. Tung oil is a traditional oil used to polish and treat teak wood, but it does not darken or alter the color of the wood.

  3. Pour up to 6 ounces of linseed oil into the bottle through the funnel. Linseed oil will darken the teak wood. Add the linseed oil 1 ounce at a time until you reach the desired darkness of the teak oil.

  4. Remove the funnel and screw the top back onto the squeeze bottle.

  5. Shake the bottle vigorously for a couple of minutes to combine the two oils completely before use.

The Drip Cap

  • Teak wood is treasured for its rich coloration and warm appearance.
  • To keep teak wood looking its best, it is important to apply teak oil, which is a mixture of oils that help to keep the wood hydrated and colorful.
  • Pour 6 ounces of Tung oil into the bottle through the funnel.

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Kelly Sundstrom

An award-winning journalist and national special needs spokesperson, Kelly Sundstrom has written for dozens of major brands, magazines and newspapers. With more than 20 years of experience as a professional artist and crafter, Sundstrom…

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