Treating garden furniture

[2TheLighthouse]

Am totally clueless I’m afraid. We’ve had this wooden garden furniture for around 4 years. It looks grey and sad. I need to do something to it. I’m thinking a spray on wood treatment?! What should I use?

disclaimer: I am a muppet when it comes to DIY so would appreciate suggestions that don’t assume I know how to do stuff.

I use teak oil on my garden bench. It’s now 19 years old, & I haven’t even oiled it every year, and only just getting to the point where I’m thinking I will need to replace it soon.

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I've never used a spray treatment, but I'd use something like Cuprinol Garden Furniture Restorer for a natural look or Ronseal Garden Wood Paint if you want it coloured.
It looks like it's in decent condition. It'll need a light sanding all over, and a couple of coats of whatever. It may well 'refreshing' next year too.

Ooh yes, teak oil is another good shout! I love treating/painting garden furniture- it gives an instant (almost) facelift to your garden.

Thank you! But what if I’m not sure it’s teak… Is it likely to be? #clueless

Teak oil can be used on hardwood and softwood. It's better on hardwood as it won't sink in as much so you won't need as much of it. So no, it doesn't have to be teak to use it. But I don't know how you'll find out what wood it is. Have you got any info on it still?
Best bet is to go to a decorating centre (or B&Q if they're knowledgeable, ours are pretty good)

Thank you 👍

I would personally clean the wood first with a garden furniture cleaner like
priorypolishes.co.uk/product/liberon-garden-furniture-cleaner/
as this will remove all the dirt and revive the wood ready for treating. Then finish with a better quality product like Liberon garden oil
this will definitely give you the best results