What is the best nonchemical substance to use on teak wood to render it termite resistant?

Answer 1

I use Cetol teak sealer on the boat, works excellent and looks beautiful...

Answer 2

Rosewood is a type of mahogany and some of the toughest wood in the world is mahogany. It is dense, heavy, strong. I have mahogany furniture that is nearly 100 years old and it is still as beautiful as the day it was made. Teak is more contemporary. It is also less expensive. And, if you ever want to sell the furniture, the rosewood will find a larger pool of buyers with deeper pockets (I had to GIVE away a teak stereo bench when I moved some years ago!) Teak is a wood that comes in and out of fashion. Mahogany never goes out of style. Rosewood is so named because it smells like roses when it it being cut. It is a lighter colour than what we think of as traditional mahogany, more reddish. It is difficult to damage. The only thing teak has going for it that rosewood does not is that it is weather resistant, which is why it is used for patio furniture and boat decks. I am thinking this feature probably does not matter for a bed... Teak is a more "casual" wood than rosewood, which is used in formal furnishings and is also common in old Chinese pieces. Personally, I'd go for the rosewood. It is a rich, beautiful wood, sturdy and it ages wonderfully.

Answer 3

Olive oil