Teak Deck Cleaning Services

Discover our professional teak deck cleaning and protection services, tailored to your preferences and designed to preserve the beauty of your yacht’s decking. Whether you prefer the golden hue of freshly sanded teak or the elegant look of sun-bleached silver tones, we provide the perfect solution to enhance and protect your deck.

Tailored Teak Care to Match Your Preferences

No two teak decks are the same, and each requires an individual approach. Our specialists begin every project with a detailed inspection of your deck, assessing factors such as caulking condition, wear levels, exposure to sun and saltwater, and previous treatments. Based on these findings, we develop a customized treatment plan that matches your preferences, budget, and the yacht’s operational profile. Whether your teak requires deep sanding, re-caulking, or routine gentle cleaning, we ensure the solution provides both aesthetic enhancement and long-term protection.

Teak Cleaning: Gentle and Effective

Unlike outdated methods that rely on aggressive scrubbing with stiff brushes, we employ soft-bristle cleaning tools, pH-neutral marine cleaners, and controlled rinsing techniques. This ensures that the softer springwood fibers of the teak are preserved while removing dirt, salt, and organic buildup. The process not only restores the natural honey-brown hue of the wood but also prevents premature fiber loss and surface roughness caused by harsh abrasion. Our controlled cleaning methods maintain the structural integrity and extend the lifespan of your teak decking.

Teak Protection: Customized Solutions

Once cleaned, teak can be left in its natural state, treated with protective sealers, or finished with specialized oils, depending on the owner’s preference. We offer solutions ranging from traditional teak oils that enrich color and grain to modern nano-sealants that provide invisible protection against UV radiation, moisture, and staining. For clients prioritizing minimal maintenance, we recommend high-performance sealers that extend cleaning intervals and maintain a uniform appearance over time. Every treatment is carefully selected to balance aesthetics, functionality, and ease of upkeep.

Ongoing Maintenance: Scheduled Care for Durability

Teak decks are constantly exposed to sun, saltwater, and mechanical stress, making proactive care essential. We provide structured maintenance schedules tailored to your vessel’s usage. These may include seasonal cleanings, periodic inspections of caulking joints, and light sanding when necessary. Following every cleaning, we perform a full freshwater washdown to remove any residual cleaners and salts, ensuring a pristine and neutral surface. This continuous care approach reduces long-term repair costs, preserves the natural beauty of the deck, and ensures your yacht always presents itself in top condition.

Caulking and Joint Integrity

The caulking between teak planks is not only an aesthetic element but also a critical barrier against water ingress. Over time, exposure to UV radiation, deck flexing, and heavy foot traffic can cause caulking seams to shrink, crack, or detach. Left unattended, this can lead to leaks, trapped moisture, and eventual deck structure damage. Our caulking services address these issues with precision and durability:

Inspection: Each seam is carefully checked for adhesion, elasticity, and wear. Particular attention is paid to high-stress areas around fittings, hatches, and winches.
Seam Removal: Old or deteriorated caulking is removed using specialized cutting tools that prevent damage to the surrounding teak planks.
Surface Preparation: Seams are cleaned and primed to achieve maximum bonding with the new sealant. Proper groove depth and width are restored where necessary.
Application: High-performance marine-grade caulking compounds (e.g., SikaFlex, Bostik) are applied under controlled conditions to ensure flexibility, UV resistance, and long-term sealing capability.
Finishing: Once cured, seams are carefully leveled and the deck is lightly sanded to create a smooth, uniform surface that blends seamlessly with the teak planks.

By maintaining seam integrity, we protect the deck structure from water intrusion, reduce maintenance frequency, and extend the overall service life of your teak decking. Proper caulking care ensures both durability and an immaculate, professional appearance.

Sanding and Thickness Preservation

Sanding is an effective way to restore the natural look of teak, but it must be carried out with extreme precision. Every millimeter of teak thickness is valuable, and excessive sanding can drastically shorten the service life of a deck. Our approach focuses on controlled material removal, preserving maximum thickness while achieving a smooth and uniform finish.

Precision Tools: We use orbital and belt sanders equipped with fine-grit abrasives (typically 80–120 grit) to gently remove the weathered surface without gouging or uneven wear.
Depth Control: Continuous monitoring ensures that sanding depth remains within safe limits, typically removing no more than 0.3–0.5 mm per pass.
Edge Protection: Special care is taken around seams and fittings to prevent damaging caulking lines or over-sanding narrow plank edges.
Final Finish: After sanding, the surface is leveled uniformly, restoring the natural teak grain and preparing it for protective treatments such as oils or sealers.

By combining technical expertise with a conservative sanding strategy, we ensure your deck maintains its structural strength and longevity. The result is a refreshed, elegant teak surface that can be enjoyed for many years without compromising its long-term durability.

Additional Teak Services

Re-Caulking: Removal of aged or deteriorated seams and precise application of new marine-grade caulking compounds to ensure watertight integrity.
Teak Sanding: Controlled sanding to restore smoothness and uniform color without unnecessarily thinning the deck planks.
Spot Repairs: Replacement of damaged planks or localized sections with carefully matched, sustainably sourced teak.
UV Protection Treatments: Application of specialized coatings to reduce bleaching and extend the deck’s rich appearance.

With our tailored teak care services, you benefit from expert craftsmanship, proven marine-grade products, and a proactive maintenance philosophy. The result is a deck that not only looks elegant but also withstands the test of time, ensuring both safety and beauty for many seasons to come.