potis
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Purchasing a new teak cockpit table from Marineteak. Teak comes natural unfinished and they recommend using Semco Teak Sealer on it. Opinions on Semco Sealer vs other brands. Thanks
Sealing new Teak Table
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Great Lakes
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- Oct 11, 2016
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I just cleaned mine with their two step Semco cleaner and reapplied the Semco sealer. Easy process and goes on great. Use a rag instead of foam/paint brush. I can't give a strong opinion on other sealers but Semco's worked really well. We use the natural (color) sealer. 3-4 coats the first time, 1-2 after that. No water rings or grease marks from food. Wipes right off
NotHerDecision
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I’m a huge fan of Semco or Just Teak sealer. Both are similar and work great. The only other option is varnish if you want that shiny look but be warned it is a TON of upkeep
Henry Boyd
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Marine teak tables are a teak veneer on stabilized (resin saturated) plywood, so from a protection perspective the coating is not significant. It comes down to your personal tastes. If you want a glossy table then you could use one of the marine grade varnishes (six coats w/sanding between coats at a minimum. But be prepared to refinish that every other year or so.
Teak oil is an easy fix, but use it judiciously as too much will attract dirt, not the best look for a table.
All teak oils are basically the same; linseed oil with dye. I personally like the Watco brand and have used it on many tables. I also currently use it on the toe rails and other teak bright work on our current boat.
Teak oil is an easy fix, but use it judiciously as too much will attract dirt, not the best look for a table.
All teak oils are basically the same; linseed oil with dye. I personally like the Watco brand and have used it on many tables. I also currently use it on the toe rails and other teak bright work on our current boat.
- Mar 25, 2008
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We do not treat our teak decks or tables on the boat, but Watco works great on our teak furniture on our deck in our Georgia home...
paulswagelock
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Danish oil is a better choice over teak for the table. Looks the same but less dirt attraction and retention.
Bridog
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On the table Henry made me for my 300DA I used Watco. ( How I wish I kept that table when I sold my 300DA)
On the Marine teak table I have now I used what they suggested, Semco. Both work as intended.
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potis
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Thanks everyone for the replies. Got my Semco ordered along with my 24” x43” table.
Irie308
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On our 320 we order a marine teak table. Even though i sealed it when we got it any bit of oil, salad dressing, etc that got on it would stain. I found no matter what i did the stains were always visible. The next one we order for our current boat I went with the varnish. So far we are on our second season and it still looks spotless and new.
kysearay
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I used Semco also on the Marine Teak table and found that the "black" sections remained "sticky" along with some of the other areas - any idea why that would be? it was very easy to apply and looks great. I did not sand between coats, could that be why?
I used Semco on my tables for the first few seasons, but as mentioned above, any sort of spill or even sweat rings from glasses won’t come out. We went to varnish a few years ago and haven’t had a problem since. I do keep ours covered or stowed when we aren’t on the boat, so the varnish has held up very well.
Groucho
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IF you "Seal it" that will protect against stains...But......I prefer to use teak oil, as it doesn't make it slippery. Just reoil it every once in awhile and it will hold up fine.
