Teak flooring care as well as the hardwood on the walls

[sluggo]

I have a 2006 Sovran with the teak and holly flooring, I am assuming all I need to do is apply some teak oil (starbright?) to the floor and should be good to go. I also have wood on the walls, I think they are sealed with some sort of Polyurethane, so I guess a good wipping is all that is needed? or are the walls not sealed and maybe need teak oil as well??

Thoughts?? TIA

[Uhehner]

Teak oil will not penetrate into a surface sealed with polyurethane such as your flooring. I would suggest a light sanding with 200 grit paper, a through wipe down and a coat of satin varnish. For inside varnish I have had good luck with Minwax Satin Varnish and a VERY good bristle brush or foam brush. On unvarnished teak I like Watco Teak Oil, both available at Lowes. Apply it with a dust free rag. Capt. George

[Chris Burkard]

Unless you are repairing a scratch or gouge or completely refinishing, I would refrain from sanding the interior wood either cabin sole, paneling or trim. Yes, they are sealed with a Urethane and Teak oil is just going to make a mess. I would wipe the walls and trim down with Pledge or equivalent. Pledge is going to be very slick if you put it on the cabin sole. I would simply wipe down the cabin sole with a Murphy's oil based soap and water (for wood floors - follow the directions on the product) or equivalent and dry thoroughly.

Good Luck!

[jhhall]

We use Murphy's Oil Soap wipes on both the floor and walls.  They are easy to use and do not make the floor slippery.

[sluggo]

We use Murphy's Oil Soap wipes on both the floor and walls.  They are easy to use and do not make the floor slippery.

thanks Guys!!  I thought they were sealed, but thought I would check first before doing anything.  I hope it is a very long time before I touch it with a sander!!!

[Chris Burkard]

The wipes sound like a good idea! Easier than breaking out a bucket and mop!