Well, it’s another snow day! I feel like a little kid who is missing another day of school! I have already been outside skating through the streets and now I am back in my PJ’s working from home. Sometimes snow days are just what the doctor ordered.

As you can probably imagine, I love rustic furniture, especially rustic teak furniture. I am passionate about Rustic Furniture Pro’s product line and I have several pieces at my own home for family and friends to enjoy.

As I have mentioned before, we only recently moved into our first home. We have been here a little over two years so there is still some decorating/painting/furniture purchasing to come. One of the areas that have not been dealt with too much yet are our front and back yards. When we first moved in we planted two oak trees in the backyard which made a huge difference and last spring I planted a rose bush. But outside of that, not too much has happened.

So, in an attempt to make the backyard a bit more appealing I have scattered about some choice rustic furniture pieces. I have four rustic chairs, two rustic coffee tables and a beautiful rocking chair (a favorite of everyone’s who comes over). In order to add some mood lighting to our backyard I also have two rustic lanterns. Whenever spring arrives I think my next purchase will be some rustic plant stands so I can add warmth and color to my yard.

There are people all over the US that share in the same appreciation for rustic furniture. Many of those people have some pieces outdoors. So, since the ground is covered with a wintry mix I thought today was a great day to go over how to protect your outdoor teak rustic furniture. Here at Rustic Furniture Pro we provide you with the highest quality teak furniture for both indoor and outdoor use. While most of these furnishings (with exception to some tables with planking) can handle all Mother Nature can throw at it, there are ways to help better preserve your rustic furniture.  

#1: When you receive your teak furniture it comes with a beautiful rich brown finish. If you want to maintain that finish you will need to keep an eye on your furniture. It is hard to say how much time it will take, but eventually your furniture will need a bit of attention. And by attention, we mean polyurethane. We suggest a high quality outdoor poly to keep your furniture looking great! When you see your teak furnishings started to lose a bit of their luster, simply paint on a coat of polyurethane. Once it has dried, following the instructions on the can and lightly sand the furniture and then apply a second coat. This is a small amount of maintenance that will help keep your furniture looking beautiful! If you like the grayish tones of teak, you can let the furniture weather on its own.

#2: When your furniture is not in use, bring in indoors or under a covered area. This will mean less maintenance for you and it will protect the wood. Right now since it is winter, all of my rustic furniture is kept under the porch away from snow and ice.