Why shouldn't I buy outdoor wood furniture made of cedar or some other wood?

How long will it take to get my order?

How much is shipping?

How difficult is it to put the kits together?

What if I decide the kit is too much trouble?

What's your return policy?

How long has Arthur Lauer been in business?

Why does teak turn gray?

My weathered furniture has green stains. What is the best way to clean it?

Can I paint my Arthur Lauer teak furniture if I want it to be a different color?


Why shouldn't I buy outdoor wood furniture made of cedar or some other wood?
Teak is the absolute best because it is one of the hardest, strongest and most durable of all timbers; it is extremely rot and parasite resistant; it will not splinter; and it weathers evenly in the sun to a soft, distinguished silvery grey that requires no preservative treatments. Cedar and Cypress are good for siding on your house, but they are much softer than teak and make lightweight, fragile outdoor furniture that will splinter and is easily blown about. Oak, Pine or Maple will begin to rot, split and crack, weathering to an unsightly dark, uneven grey within the first year.
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How long will it take to get my order?
Most kits and flat pack furniture will ship within 3 to 5 business days. If there should be a delay, we will contact you. White glove delivery will vary according to our trucking schedule and your location, but most orders are delivered within 2 weeks. Our delivery coordinator will contact you to arrange your white glove delivery. Cushions are shipped separately and will usually arrive within 2 weeks of your order.
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How much is shipping?
Shipping charges are 8% of your order total for regular shipments, with a minimum shipping charge of $10.00. White glove delivery is available in the 48 contiguous states for a charge equal to 15% of your merchandise total. There is a minimum white glove shipping charge of $250.00
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How difficult is it to put the kits together?
Our kits are designed with the average homeowner in mind. The only tools you'll need are a hammer, Phillips head screwdriver, and the detailed, illustrated, step-by-step instructions included with your kit. In just a few hours, you'll be delightedly exclaiming, "I did it!" If you have a question during assembly, there's a toll-free number included with your instructions. The help line is available Monday-Friday, 9-5 Eastern Time. On Saturdays during March thru October, we're available 9-5 Easten Time. During the months of November thru February, we're availaible on Saturdays 9-3 Eastern time. Or send us an e-mail: we'll respond within 24 hours, except Saturdays and Sundays.
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What if I decide the kit is too much trouble?
If after you receive a kit, you decide that you'd rather have a flat-pack or fully assembled piece, stop before gluing and call us. Pack up the kit as you received it, and ship it back to us. The shipping charge on kits is 8% of the merchandise total.
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What's your return policy?
Kits and flat packs may be returned in their original condition within 30 days. We'll refund your purchase price, less shipping costs, plus a nominal restocking fee. If you decide not to keep furniture that was ordered assembled, you must let us know promptly. While we guarantee your outdoor teak furniture for life against material and manufacturing defects, it cannot be returned once it has begun to weather. Discontinued and personalized items such as engraved, stained and customized pieces can not be returned.
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How long has Arthur Lauer been in business?
Arthur Lauer, formerly Wood Classics, has been in business since 1983.
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Why does teak turn gray?
Teak gets its silver-gray patina from the oil in the wood. Over time (12 - 24 months depending on geography), the oil within the teak will rise to the surface. The ultra-violet rays from the sun oxidize the oil and turn it silvery gray. Thus the patina you see on teak is not the wood changing color, it is the oil within the teak. Since all woods contain oil (to differing degrees), they will change color over time, but not necessarily as elegantly as teak. Back to Top

My weathered furniture has green stains. What is the best way to clean it?
Outdoor furniture made of teak will last for years without any attention, however, sap, pollen, chemicals or contaminents in the air, can affect its appearance. We haven't yet found a "specialized teak cleaner" on the market that we find acceptable for our customers, so we recommend a yearly cleaning with OlympicŪ Deck Wash. Simply apply with a pump garden sprayer, let it sit for five minutes and rinse off with a garden hose. It's that easy. In a few areas, where water contains a lot of iron or other chemicals you may need to add up to 50% common household bleach to the deck cleaner. Try it first without the bleach. Stubborn stains may need a second application or scrubbed with a nylon bristle brush.
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Can I paint my Arthur Lauer outdoor teak furniture if I want it to be a different color?
If you would like a color instead of the soft, natural grey teak achieves on its own, we suggest you use any of our 8 Cabot's stains that we offer. We currently offer finishing on our accent tables, Adirondack chairs and Adirondack footrests. If you would like to finish other Arthur Lauer furniture pieces, please call for pricing. If you currently own Arthur Lauer or any other brand of furniture, you can purchase our stains by the gallon in the Teak Maintenance & Furniture Covers section of our website.
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