There is nothing like the sight site of finely stained balau or teak benches to get you in the mood to entertain. With their deep rich colors and elegant lines they can really add the right touches to any outdoor area. Just imagine three or four of these benches around your favorite fountain or pond, or perhaps you have then placed here and there around your garden. No matter where you place such beautiful furniture you will surely enjoy the sight of them against so much greenery. But with any quality outdoor furniture there are certain ways to help them stand out more and last much longer.



First of all, whether you own one of our large patio dining sets or even a beautiful storage box, you will want to make sure it lasts many years looking as good as the day you brought it home. What happens all too often is that people get their furniture and then besides using it occasionally they forget about it. And even though teak and balau wood is meant to last many years outside they can still turn silvery after sitting in the sun for many years. So if you want to keep those rich hues on our garden furniture then make sure you clean it and seal it properly.

The best product to start you out with would be Banana River Natural Matte Sealer. This sealer is of the highest quality water based finish that will renourish and protect all your patio furntiture. Furthermore, this sealer is moisture resistant as well as helps keep away that silver color that comes with age. But many ask why they need to apply this after their purchase when each piece already comes with a finish on it. And the simple answer for that is the fact that the factory finish is not the same robust finish as the Banana River Sealer.

In fact, for some garden furniture it may last even less depending on the weather conditions. For example, if you live in an extremely dry and hot area with sun year round then you will want to make sure you apply a coat at least two times a year. But perhaps what really makes this product so great is that it easily blends with the existing finish so that you can cover scratches or even resurfaces your furniture to make it look like new. This is often a very handy tip to keep in mind when you have little ones at home or if you entertain often.

But besides how to keep your garden furniture looking like new you may also want to look into ways to accent your furniture. There are many wonderful add-ons and accessories like cushions and umbrellas to add those finishing touches to your garden area. Or perhaps you will want to add a wine cart or coffee table for ease and comfort while relaxing at the end of a day. No matter your needs you will find there to be many different pieces to choose from.