Yes! JustTeak is great for protecting all teak, including outdoor furniture and decking.
Frequently asked questions
What is the JustTeak System?
Over time teak will lose its golden patina and turn grey. The JustTeak System is a marine-grade, 2 part teak cleaning and restoration system that quickly and easily restores, rejuvenates and protects your teak.
JustTeak has been manufactured for 10 years and is used on thousands of vessels every year, worldwide. With outstanding performance, worldwide support/customer service and unbeatable value for money, it has been proven to protect your teak and keep it looking great!
- Step One: JustTeak Teak Cleaner removes stains, greying and old coatings whilst being gentle on teak.
- Step Two: JustTeak Teak Brightener removes light stains, greying and brightens teak when used after Part one: Teak Cleaner.
- Step Three: JustTeak Teak Sealer, marine grade, penetrating teak oil that provides protection from sun, rain and stains, whilst maintaining a beautiful, natural finish.
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How long does the JustTeak Teak Sealer last? Can I overcoat an existing layer of sealer?
This depends on environmental conditions and usage. For exposed outdoor usage, you can expect between 6 to 8 months of beautiful surface colour and strong moisture + UV protection. For covered outdoor usage, you can expect 12+ months.
Over time the sealer will start to lose its lustre and water beading capability. A fresh coat of JustTeak Teak Sealer should be applied to restore the finish.
For best results remove the Teak Sealer with JustTeak Cleaner and Brightener and reapply.
What is the difference between Natural and ClearTone shades of JustTeak Teak Sealer?
The difference between the Natural and Cleartone is indeed the level of pigmentation, leading to a difference in colour.
The Natural will last longer when exposed to the environment and greatly prolong the time until graying and discolouring.
It’s a unique penetrating sealer so you’ll find unlike other sealers it will not wear off as easily through foot traffic.
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How can I buy the JustTeak Range?
You can buy from our online store and Amazon (United States), or visit your local distributor.
For more information see our shipping FAQ:
Australia: 1 – 4 Days
New Zealand: 3 Days
United States: 1 – 4 Days
Europe: 3 – 5 Days
All orders are processed within 1 business day.
If your country is not listed or for any further questions please email info@greencorpmarine.com
Can JustTeak Sealer be used on indoor table settings and decking?
Yes it can. It’s absolutely safe for indoor tables, flooring and other pieces. It is also applied to many of the large indoor/outdoor areas of larger superyachts. However we suggest application of our sealer outside or in a very well ventilated area.
Will JustTeak products affect my vinyl boat wrap?
JustTeak Cleaner and Brightener are safe for all external protective marine boat wrap films (such as 3M Vinyl Boat Films and Wraps). They will not damage the wraps as long as surfaces are rinsed immediately after application with fresh water.
Are JustTeak Teak Cleaner, brightener and sealer safe for contact with fiberglass? Will it dull or stain?
Being a marine product, the products are safe for fibreglass when used as instructed. The most important thing with the Cleaner and Brightener is to not let it dry on the surface of the boat. For large areas you will need to do 1 section at a time.
The sealer will not damage fibreglass. However, it is best to tape off any areas that may get sealer on them in order to make clean up easier.
How can I apply the JustTeak Range and how much do I need?
Check out our application guide page here for application and coverage.
How many coats of JustTeak Teak Sealer do I need to apply?
Apply 2-3 coats. Saturate the surface and wipe off the excess. The first coat will penetrate, the next 2 coats will penetrate less.
How is JustTeak Teak Sealer different from teak oil and varnish?
There are numerous differences between JustTeak Teak Sealer and Teak Oils, paints and varnishes.
JustTeak Teak Sealer incorporates much newer technology that penetrates the surface, bonding to and stabilising the teak; giving strong protection against the weathering effects of UV radiation, sunlight, pollution and salt water, JustTeak Teak Sealer does not need to be reapplied as often as oil. Once applied, JustTeak Teak Sealer will coat your teak without leaving a heavy continuous film on the wood surface like a varnish or paint. Varnishes and paints provide better protection compared to teak oil, but can be difficult to apply, maintain and disguises the natural textures of the teak surface.
By contrast, teak oil has been used on boats and teak wood furniture for 100’s of years but leaves an inferior surface finish and does not last anywhere near as long. Teak oils are usually made of linseed oil with extra additives mixed in, the oil soaks into the wood and accentuates the grain and colour but it is very high maintenance.
Further, teak oil does not protect the wood, but it merely recovers the rich appearance that teak wood can offer. This method requires multiple coats of oil and the finish does not last long, with sunlight and UV rays damaging the oils, turning the wood finish dark and grey over time.
Sealers are different from oils because they do not add more oils or resins. Instead, they seal in the natural oils and resins that the existing wood contains while at the same time preventing contaminants and moisture from invading and harming it.
Is the JustTeak Cleaner and Brightener safe to rinse off into the ocean?
Yes. The JustTeak Cleaner and Brightener meets the 2018 Guidelines within Annex V of MARPOL (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships): Cleaning agents and additives in deck and external surfaces wash water. Therefore, they are Non-hazardous to the marine environment.
What types of timber can you use the JustTeak range on?
The JustTeak™ System can be used on all types of timbers. Whilst it is primarily designed for teak, the system can be used on many other hardwood timber species:
- Mahogany
- Redwood
- Ash
- Jatoba
- Ipe
- Walnut
- Merbau
Can I coat underwater lights?
You can use our Underwater Light Coating (ULC) clear coat directly on underwater lights.
PropOne ULC is a highly transparent Foul Release Coating specifically designed for application to underwater light lenses without any loss of light.
Can I coat underwater Transducers?
Yes, you can use our Underwater Light Coating (ULC) clear coat on transducers.
PropOne ULC is a transparent foul release coating. It’s silicone based and metal free so it won’t affect the transducers’ sound wave functionality.
Does PropOne need maintenance?
With regular vessel usage, no in-water maintenance is required.
If your vessel is left for a long static period and some lingering marine growth develops, all that is needed is light underwater wiping with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge.
Can PropOne protect against freshwater growth?
PropOne can be used in fresh or saltwater. The coating surface is not altered by variations in salinity. Freshwater fouling organisms will find it equally as difficult to stick to the surface of PropOne as their saltwater cousins!
How should new propeller metal be prepared for PropOne application? And how do you know when a surface is ready for application?
To prepare fresh metal for PropOne application we recommend:
- Xylene/Acetone wipe down to remove surface contaminants (New white rag).
- Light abrasion using a mechanical grinder, wire wheel or by hand sanding (80-120 Grit).
- Cleaning with a 10% solution of Hydrochloric acid and 90% water (New white rag).
- Rinse with water, then apply Prop Wash (New white rag).
- Apply a simple water break test. Spray water on the surface and check that water droplets are not beading on the metal.
- If water is beading, repeat above steps.
- If water is not beading, dry with acetone and commence painting.
See technical data sheet and refer to brief application guide for more information on painting times
Is Prop Wash mandatory for application?
We always recommend using Prop Wash before acetone to ensure the metals are cleaned with an acid based solution to draw out any contaminants.
Acetone, whilst being a good cleaner and helps to dry the metal, can often leave contaminants inside the porous metal, which could affect adhesion.
If you do clean with Prop Wash after acetone, you will see your rag turn black and the metals are much brighter.
How do you know the PropOne primer coat is ready for clear coat application i.e. Touch dry? And how many coats of Primer/Clear Coat are needed?
Apply 2 thin coats of primer, as it is a very thin coating. The Clear Coat is much thicker and you only need to apply 1 generous coat.
The surface is touch dry at the point when a gloved finger is lightly touched against the paint surface and no mark is made in the paint nor is paint transferred to the glove.
In the specific case of PropOne primer, when brushing one coat over another, if the coat underneath is marked by the brushstroke, it isn’t touch dry.
Touch dry for the primer is the point at which the coating loses its “shine”.
Typically this overcoating window lasts anywhere between 3-10 minutes depending on the temperature.
For more information, please refer to the brief application guide and technical data sheet.
Can you partly use PropOne primer and save the rest for later? If so, how do I split it?
Instructions for subdividing PropOne Primer tins into four When coating smaller propellers, many users like to split tins of PropOne primer into smaller units to avoid wastage. Because of the inherent tendency of the dense yellow pigment in PropOne primer to settle on the bottom of the tin, it is important to follow these instructions to ensure the composition of the primer remains constant.
Equipment Required
- Digital balance capable of accurate weighing to +/- 0.1g
- 3 x new 100mL tins with lids
- 1 x 240mL PropOne Primer tin & stirring stick
Procedures to subdivide Primer
- Open 240mL PropOne Primer tin and use a stirring stick to break up and completely remove yellow pigment sediment from the base of tin and then stir well.
- Replace lid and vigorously shake tin for at least two minutes to ensure the pigment is evenly mixed throughout the contents of the can. The paint at this stage should be bright yellow liquid completely free of lumps. If not, repeat 1 and 2 until this is so.
- Immediately pour 53g of Primer into each 100mL tin and seal lids on tins.
- Replace lid on original 240mL Primer tin as well.
You now have 60mL of PropOne primer in each tin (4 tins total). These can now be stored unopened up to the expiry date on the original PropOne kit.
Procedures to add Primer Activator
- Open tin containing 60mL of PropOne Primer and use a stirring stick to break up and completely remove yellow pigment sediment from the base of tin and then stir well.
- Replace lid and vigorously shake tin for at least two minutes to ensure the pigment is evenly mixed throughout the contents of the can.
- Immediately pour 13.7g of Primer Activator into the tin containing 60mL of Primer and seal lid on tin.
- Mix thoroughly with the stirring stick then replace the lid and shake vigorously for two minutes.
The mixed PropOne Primer is now ready to apply.
Is PropOne the replacement for PropGold?
Yes, PropOne was formerly known as PropGold.
What is the minimum application temperature?
Minimum application temperature: 10°C (50°F), 55% RH.
Section
Preparation
- Ensure teak is dry
- For best results, apply in temperatures above 10°C (50 °F) on a dry, sunny day
- Mask off surrounding area to be coated to help make clean-up easy
Freshly sanded teak
Ensure teak is clean and free from dust or dirt before application
Aged/grey teak or previously coated teak
Clean with JustTeak Teak Cleaner then Teak Brightener to remove old, previous coatings, dirt and deposits that have turned the teak grey, restoring natural colour.
Cleaned and Brightened Teak
Ensure teak is completely dry before applying Teak Sealer.
New Teak
Allow teak to weather for 4-6 weeks, before cleaning with JustTeak Teak Cleaner then Teak Brightener.