How to identify 100% teak wood?

Teak wood is expensive, in conclusion it is better to know some knowledge about teak wood characteristic. Here are few ways by which we can identify 100% teak wood:

Color- The colour varies according to species from teaks. The superior quality teak is golden-brown in colour, while the color fades as the quality goes down. A normal teak can be yellowish white in color. When teak wood have white part of the wood, that is low quality furniture from teak wood.

An important point to care take while purchasing teak is staining done by furniture makers. So, even if teak look darker in color it doesn’t mean it’s gonna be of the highest quality. Take a note to buy from reputable teak wood seller.

Grains- The most easily identifiable feature can be the grains. Usually grains are straight but can be used wavy depending upon the sawing pattern.

Fragrance- Teak wood has a natural oil content, which helps to prevent it from termites and decaying. The oil has a distinct aroma, and smells like leather. This teak oil makes it resistant from weather changing.

Surface-  Teak wood is typical hardwood that rated for the best for its usability. Railways use teak wood for the base railroad. To make sure it is teak wood, press the wood with nail. Teak wood would feels hard. Soft feel wood would be fake teak wood.[]