Oakville Outdoor Teak Dining Table

Details at a Glance

This outdoor teak dining table seats eight adults on 78.75 inches of slatted teak that drains rain instead of pooling it, resisting the rot and warping that destroy solid-top tables. The HiTeak Oakville Rectangular Outdoor Teak Dining Table is available at LOOMLAN Outdoor with free shipping. Grade-A teak carries natural oils that repel water and insects without chemical treatments, so the table stands up to full sun and seasonal rain without sealants or constant maintenance.

How Does Grade-A Teak Handle Rain and Sun?

Grade-A teak contains the highest concentration of natural oils in the lumber, and those oils act as a built-in barrier against moisture, insects, and UV. The wood resists rot and mildew even when rain soaks it, and it won't crack or splinter under direct sun the way softer woods do. The marine-grade stainless steel hardware won't rust in salt air or humidity. You'll see the color shift from golden brown to silver-grey over months of outdoor exposure -- that's the teak's surface weathering, not structural damage.

Do You Have to Oil Teak or Bring It Inside for Winter?

You don't need to oil teak or apply any sealant unless you want to slow the shift to silver-grey patina. If you prefer the original golden tone, wipe on teak oil every few months; if you're fine with the grey, leave it alone -- the wood performs either way. This table can stay outside year-round because kiln-dried teak won't crack when temperatures drop, but if you're storing it anyway, stand it on its side under a tarp so water drains off instead of sitting in the slats.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does teak need to be oiled?

No, grade-A teak's natural oils protect it without treatment. Apply teak oil only if you want to maintain the golden-brown color instead of letting it weather to silver-grey.

Will teak turn grey, and can I stop it?

Yes, teak weathers to silver-grey over months of UV exposure. You can slow that with teak oil, but the grey is cosmetic -- the wood underneath stays sound.

Can this stay outside all year?

Yes, kiln-dried teak resists cracking in winter cold, and the natural oils repel rain and snow. The slatted top drains water so it won't pool and freeze.

What size outdoor dining table seats eight people?

A table 72-80 inches long seats eight adults with about 24 inches of space per person. This one measures 78.75 inches.

How long does assembly take?

Plan for one to two hours to attach the X-cross base to the slatted top. You'll need basic tools and a second person to position the pieces.

Does this ship free?

Yes, free curbside delivery to the continental USA is included.