Description
The Gloster Teak & Upholstery Protector is a clear protective treatment developed to help repel water and moisture and reduce staining from food and drinks on teak furniture and suitable outdoor upholstery fabrics. It can also be used on weathered teak to help maintain its silver‑grey patina while adding an extra barrier against spills and dirt.
Key Features
- Helps prevent stains from food and beverages such as coffee, red wine, oils and sauces by reducing penetration into the teak or fabric surface. >
- Formulated for use on teak furniture and on appropriate outdoor upholstery fabrics, including acrylic performance textiles. >
- Can be applied to weathered teak to help retain the silver‑grey appearance while protecting the surface from moisture and dirt. >
- Designed to be used after cleaning with Gloster Teak & Upholstery Cleaner, and on top of Gloster Teak Sealer when you want to keep teak closer to its natural brown tone. >
- Supplied ready to use and typically applied in thin coats with a soft cloth; kits include protective gloves and a cloth for application.
Frame & Cushion Use
Teak & Upholstery Protector is intended for use on teak surfaces (especially table tops and armrests) and on compatible outdoor upholstery fabrics. On weathered teak, it helps protect the silver‑grey patina, while on newer sealed teak it adds an extra barrier against moisture and food or drink spills.
Materials & Construction
Protector Characteristics
Invisible shield: Gloster describes its Teak Protector as creating an almost invisible shield that helps prevent food and drink penetrating into the teak and causing stains, and helps protect the wood against moisture ingress, dirt adhesion and mildew growth.
Teak & fabric compatibility: The Teak & Upholstery Protector version is specified for use on both teak surfaces and suitable outdoor upholstery fabrics, making it useful where teak frames and cushions are used together.
The product is supplied as a ready‑to‑use protective liquid; no detailed ingredient list is published in the available care information.
Role in Gloster Care System
Over cleaner and sealer: Gloster recommends first cleaning teak or upholstery with Gloster Teak & Upholstery Cleaner. On new teak that has been sealed with Gloster Teak Sealer to preserve its brown colour, Teak & Upholstery Protector is then applied on top to add water‑ and stain‑repellent performance.
On weathered teak: If you prefer the naturally weathered silver‑grey look, Protector can be used on cleaned, weathered teak to help protect that patina from staining and to reduce moisture uptake and mildew formation.
Usage & Care
Ideal Applications
Dining & lounge teak: Particularly suited to table tops, armrests and other horizontal or high‑contact teak surfaces where food and drinks are served and spills are more likely.
Outdoor cushions & fabrics: Suitable for use on specified outdoor upholstery fabrics to help repel water and reduce staining, especially in dining and lounge settings that see frequent use.
Application Guidance
Preparation: Surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned (for teak, typically with Gloster Teak & Upholstery Cleaner) and allowed to dry completely before applying Protector. Any previous oils or unsuitable finishes should be removed as per Gloster’s care instructions.
Applying the Protector: Shake the bottle as directed on the label and apply a thin, even coat with a soft cloth or applicator supplied in the kit. Allow to dry fully before use; a second thin coat may be applied on heavily used or particularly exposed areas such as tabletops.
Maintenance interval: For general teak surfaces, Gloster recommends applying Protector about once a year; for tabletops and other heavily exposed horizontal surfaces, re‑application up to twice a year (commonly in spring and autumn) gives better protection against moisture and staining.
Why Choose Gloster Teak & Upholstery Protector
Practical protection for real use: Gloster positions Teak & Upholstery Protector as a practical finishing step that creates an almost invisible barrier against everyday spills and moisture on teak and outdoor fabrics, helping tabletops, armrests and cushions stay cleaner for longer while allowing you to choose either a warm brown or silver‑grey teak appearance via the associated cleaner and sealer products.
Dimensions & Specifications
Available information describes Gloster Teak & Upholstery Protector as a ready‑to‑use protective treatment supplied in bottles of approximately 33 oz. (around 1 litre) when included in Gloster teak care kits, with no assembly required and application by cloth.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Teak & upholstery stain and moisture protector |
| Intended Surfaces | Teak furniture surfaces and suitable outdoor upholstery fabrics |
| Primary Function | Helps repel water and moisture; reduces food and drink staining; supports silver‑grey patina on weathered teak |
| Form | Ready‑to‑use liquid, applied with soft cloth |
| Typical Volume | Approx. 33 oz. / 1 L when supplied in Gloster care kits |
| Recommended Frequency | About once per year on most teak; up to twice per year on tabletops and heavily exposed areas |
| Use with Other Products | Apply after Gloster Teak & Upholstery Cleaner; over Gloster Teak Sealer when maintaining brown teak |
| Accessories Included (kits) | Typically supplied with protective gloves and application cloth |
