VALUES

Teak has been a valued hardwood for thousands of years because of its inherent durability and resistance to moisture, pests and mold. High demand for this long lasting wood has led to overconsumption and old growth teak has nearly disappeared from tropical forests. While there have been some recent efforts to cultivate teak, this rare wood is still being consumed at unsustainable rates. 

PROUD OWNERSHIP

Revitalizing furniture with fresh applications of finishes only works for so long and at some point a full restoration is necessary. Despite the fact that teak has inherent natural properties that enable it to last for generations, this beautiful wood is often hiding behind failed finishes. Media blasting can reveal the natural beauty of teak that has been hidden so it can continue to offer years of beautiful and sustainable service. We have now restored over 150 pieces of teak furniture and it has been quite inspiring to find and revive these diamonds in the rough.

Weathering

The sap from our native Aspen trees combines with the harsh Idaho weather conditions to perpetuate an awful blackening that further aggravates the unsightliness of a failed furniture finish and the cost of a detailed restoration with other methods is often more expensive than the cost of replacing the furniture. Unfortunately, this results in many pieces of high quality furniture being abandoned. Because blasting is media based, we work with streams of particles that go where other tools cannot so that you can restore and enjoy it.

OUR PRESCRIPTION

Teak hardwood is valued primarily because of its natural resistance to weather, pests and rot. Putting a finish on teak will not make it last longer. As a result, we exclusively use an alternative mineral based method to finish outdoor teak. This process allows the wood to maintain its true integrity and utilize its natural oils to protect it from outdoor exposure. While it's not for everyone, this process does result in a pleasing silver-grey toned wood without the maintenance nightmares that come with oils, stains and varnish.

TAKE YOUR NEXT PROJECT BEYOND SANDBLASTING

Schedule a consultation for your next restoration project with us today!

208.720.6002

 

 

 

 

 

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