patio deck stain???

Captainmeme · #1 (**permalink**) 07-16-2011

We recently purchased our boat, a brand new 18 year old Norsea 27. The boat has been in a barn unfinished for the last 18 years.

She has some unfinished teak on deck and I was thinking about varnish then dismissed that. Considered Semco then thought why not common household patio deck stain/preservative? Boats and the patios are out in the weather 24/7, both get wet and both get walked on. Any thoughts?

Regards
Jerry

deniseO30 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-16-2011

the beauty of teak decking is the natural non skid when wet.. you really don't want to loose that by sealing it with anything.

JimsCAL · #3 (**permalink**) 07-17-2011

Agree with Denise to leave any teak decking natural. If however its decorative pieces other than decks, and you don't want varnish, then Cetol would be my suggestion. A semi-transparrent house deck stain may work, but the $ are small in the overall scheme of things so why take a chance.

Captainmeme · #4 (**permalink**) 07-17-2011

Sorry for the poorly worded post, the teak is the cap and toe rail, bow pulpit, hatches and handrails. The deck is gel coat.

CorvetteGuy · #5 (**permalink**) 07-17-2011

Ever thought of a 2 part teak cleaner to bring back the original colour then starbrite teak oil. looks great with easy maintenance. I have sold many members at my club into doing this. it also keeps the grain of the teak at bay

Captainmeme · #6 (**permalink**) 07-17-2011

The color of the teak is just fine since the boat hasn't been exposed to UV.
I really don't appreciate the gray look of teak.

kd3pc · #7 (**permalink**) 07-17-2011

I have found that many of the outdoor stains are just fine for marine uses...you can even buy cetol at Lowe's around here.. Get one for oily/teak type woods...as teak is a bit of a different beast compared to pressure treated most decks are made of.

knothead · #8 (**permalink**) 07-20-2011

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Originally Posted by kd3pc

I have found that many of the outdoor stains are just fine for marine uses...you can even buy cetol at Lowe's around here.. Get one for oily/teak type woods...as teak is a bit of a different beast compared to pressure treated most decks are made of.

I use Cetol on my Nor'Sea's teak. Not as pretty as varnish but it lasts a little longer. Here in central FL a couple of coats will last about a year.

Minnewaska · #9 (**permalink**) 07-20-2011

Staining teak gives me the shivers. You may not care or even like it, but 99% of those you might want to sell your boat to one day will care. No practical way of turning back. If you don't like grey teak, I would pick a varnish or similar brightwork application or oil it.