Applications

What teak can become

Few timbers earn the word versatile like teak. The same boards that sheath a yacht's deck can become a kitchen island, a garden pergola or a hand-turned bowl. Below are the application categories we supply most often — each one chosen because teak outperforms the alternatives on durability, stability or simple beauty.

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Ten categories. One remarkable timber.

Tap a card for a closer look at what makes teak the right choice for each application.

Outdoor furniture

Benches, loungers and dining sets that live happily in rain, sun and salt.

Teak's natural oils repel water without sealants. Left untreated it weathers to a silvery patina; oiled, it stays honey-gold for decades.

Decking & marine

The benchmark hardwood for yacht decks, jetties and waterside terraces.

High silica content gives teak natural grip when wet. Dimensionally stable across humidity cycles, so seams stay tight.

Boat building

Hulls, trim, handrails and cap-rails on traditional and luxury vessels.

Resists rot, marine borers and salt corrosion. Glues and fastens cleanly — a shipwright's first choice for 300 years.

Flooring

Wide-plank floors with rich grain, exceptional hardness and long service life.

Janka hardness ~1,070 lbf. Excellent for high-traffic interiors and bathrooms where moisture would defeat lesser timbers.

Joinery & doors

Entrance doors, window frames and architectural millwork that won't warp.

Low movement coefficient means doors stay square through the seasons. Takes a fine finish and machines without tear-out.

Kitchenware & turned items

Bowls, boards and utensils — food-safe, antibacterial and heirloom-tough.

Tight grain and natural oils resist staining and bacteria. Turns crisply on a lathe and finishes to a soft, tactile lustre.

Veneer & panelling

Sliced veneer for wall panels, cabinetry faces and statement joinery.

Quarter-sawn teak veneer reveals a ribbon-stripe figure prized by architects for luxury residential and yacht interiors.

Garden structures

Pergolas, planters, raised beds and bridges built to outlast the garden itself.

Untreated teak in ground contact still resists fungal decay for 25+ years. Ideal where chemical preservatives aren't an option.

Luxury interiors

Cabinetry, ceilings and feature walls in superyachts, hotels and private homes.

The colour, grain and warmth that define top-tier interior design. Pairs beautifully with brass, stone and linen.

Sculptural & craft

Carvings, instruments and one-of-a-kind pieces by makers who demand the best.

Carves cleanly along and across the grain. Stable enough for fine detail; beautiful enough to leave unfinished.

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