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Strathroy, Ontario, Canada (March 7, 2023) – Teak Life, a water-borne, enviro-friendly line of teak finish products designed to provide long-term protection and maintenance of teak decks, will now be available to boat owners throughout Europe by Renskib, the first European wholesaler to support dealers and OEM of Teak Life products.

Renskib, a company focused on the cosmetic maintenance of yachts since 1995, has a service and products division. Renskib has years of experience in teak wood maintenance and beautification for a network of boat owners, marina owners, and boat importers throughout Europe. They had been looking for a teak protection product to add to their arsenal for many years before finding Teak Life.

“We have seen many products that just didn’t measure up to our high standards, but Teak Life is a fantastic product that offers amazing teak protection, shortens maintenance cycles, and makes teak wood look amazing,” said Martin Walter Massenberg, Renskib owner. “For several years we’ve been testing Teak Life on many different applications, from teak garden furniture to teak boat decks in varying locations, and we have full confidence in offering Teak Life to sailors. We really don’t need to say anything about Teak Life to our customers – the way it looks on our boats speaks for itself.”

Massenberg noted that Teak Life’s low-VOC profile and water-based formulation fits Renskib’s strict environmental standards. “As sailors, we enjoy the beauty of nature the way it is, so we make sure our products help keep it that way,” said Massenberg.

Renskib’s motto is, “Design your shine.” The company cleans and polishes yachts year-round, helping them look like new again. They also teach yacht owners how to wash and maintain their boats or can be contracted to do maintenance for them.

A passion for boating inspired Massenberg to found the company nearly three decades ago, and it is the same love for maritime adventures – combined with a passion for the beauty and performance of wood – that led Sansin to launch the Teak Life line. Backed by more than three decades of Sansin’s wood coatings development experience, this line of marine-grade products is designed specifically to restore, protect, and maintain teak decks year after year.

“Renskib demonstrates a thorough approach to yacht maintenance and repair,” said Sjoerd Bos, Managing Director of Teak Life. “They have the experience, know-how, commitment to quality, and strong network to make this partnership successful.”

To purchase Teak Life products from Renskib, contact the company at info@renskib.dk or go to www.renskib.dk.

Learn more about Teak Life’s full product line at www.teaklife.com.  

About Renskib (www.renskib.dk)
Renskib was established in 1995 in Denmark to focus on the cosmetic maintenance of yachts. Since then, the cleaning and polishing of yachts of all sizes has become the company’s specialty. Based on its own experience, the company developed a range of Renskib Products, and it also carries the Teak Life line of teak protection products. The company’s goal is to be the best in cosmetic yacht maintenance. Both the highest quality products and compliance with the strict environmental regulations are part of the company’s philosophy. All of its products are based upon the concept of “Design your shine.”

About Teak Life (www.teaklife.com)
Teak Life was born from a passion for the sea and a passion for the beauty and performance of wood. Teak Life is a new family of products from Sansin, a global leader in wood protection focused since 1986 on creating the best performing, most beautiful wood finishes in the world – and staffed with passionate sailors. As with all our products, our goal at Teak Life is to be the world-wide choice for customers who demand the absolute best in performance and beauty for their yachts.

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Contact: Christy Nielson, 206-399-1914 or pr@sansin.com

Strathroy, Ontario, Canada (May 2, 2022) – Teak Life, a line of products designed to provide long-term protection and maintenance of teak decks, has announced a new color for its line of teak deck wood protection and finishes, as well as the launch of online shopping in North America.

Beginning immediately, North American customers can order Teak Life UV and Teak Life UV Topcoat online for delivery within North America at www.teaklife.com  

Additionally, to further enhance the graceful wear and beauty of teak, the company has replaced its Tan color with Tan Light. The former Tan color can be maintained with the new Tan Light Color.

“Tan was our most popular color and we’ve now formulated a new color, Tan Light, that is a clearer version, which means it will continue to meet customer preference for a natural tone, while at the same time further boosting the aesthetics and offering superior protection,” said Caroline March-Long, Director of Sales & Marketing at Teak Life.

Watch this video to learn best practices for applying Teak Life products: https://teaklife.com/how-to-video/.

The Teak Life family of products was born from a passion for the sea combined with a passion for the beauty and performance of wood. Backed by more than three decades of Sansin’s wood coatings development experience, this line of marine-grade products is designed specifically to restore, protect and maintain teak decks year after year.

Teak Life UV: Available in two tones, including the new Tan Light and Dark, Teak Life UV extends the life of teak decks and furniture by protecting against UV damage and discoloration.

Teak Life Natural Weathering: A teak sealer that wears gently and reduces teak deck maintenance by preventing darkening and moisture absorption, allowing teak to weather to a beautiful silver grey and dramatically improving water repellence and dimensional stability of teak.

Teak Jammer: A high-performance seam sealant and structural adhesive, specially designed for complex marine bonding and sealing applications such as teak decks.

About Teak Life (www.teaklife.com)
Teak Life was born from a passion for the sea – and a passion for the beauty and performance of wood. Teak Life is a new family of products from Sansin, a global leader in wood protection focused since 1986 on creating the best performing, most beautiful wood finishes in the world – and staffed with passionate sailors. As with all our products, our goal at Teak Life is to be the world-wide choice for customers who demand the absolute best in performance and beauty for their yachts.

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Contact: Caroline March-Long, 1-877-726-7461 or cml@sansin.com

Whether you are restoring an old teak deck or protecting a new one, Teak Life can extend the life of your deck, protecting it from sun, salt and spray. Teak Life was born from a passion for the sea combined with a passion for the beauty and performance of wood.

The robust Teak Life product line includes: Teak Life Wood Wash, which creates a clean, natural-looking wood surface; Teak Jammer, a high-performance seam sealant and structural adhesive; Teak Life UV, a teak finish available in two tones, and Teak Life UV Topcoat, which blends with Teak Life UV as a top- and maintenance coat.

Here are the step-by-step instructions you need to follow to successfully protect your teak deck.

• Remove Old Caulking: With any project, preparation is the most important first step. Remove any dried out, brittle caulking between the planks using a knife or an oscillating saw equipped with a special bit, being careful not to splinter the teak as you work.
• Sand Thoroughly: Protect the fiberglass and hardware components of the boat with tape, then sand the surface of the teak using 60 grit paper. This important step will level the surface and open the pores of the wood to prepare it for absorbing the Teak Life finish.
• Apply Teak Jammer: Tape the teak boards, ensuring the tape does not get into the joints where you will be applying Teak Jammer. Using a caulking gun, apply Teak Jammer into the joints, being careful to get the product all the way to the bottom of the joint. Teak Jammer sets quickly, so work in small areas, taking time to trowel off the excess product before moving to the next section. Apply light pressure as you trowel to ensure the product penetrates the joint completely. Allow the product to cure for about an hour before carefully removing the tape.
• Apply the Finish: This first coat of Teak Life UV is designed to penetrate deep into the wood, protecting it against UV light. Teak Life UV Topcoat is the second coat, which will also be the maintenance coat that you will reapply every 9-18 months depending on the usage and exposure of your boat, as well as your geographic location. It’s important to keep the first coat really wet, allowing it to soak into the wood before wiping away any excess product with a dry brush or cloth. Perform this work on a cloudy day or at the least out of direct sunlight and extreme heat will help you achieve a beautiful and durable finish.

One last note: be proactive about maintenance. Inspect the finish every 12-18 months and apply a maintenance coat to help keep the wood protected and looking beautiful.

To learn more, go to TeakLife.com.

Strathroy, Ontario, Canada and Teerijärvi, Finland (June 23, 2021) – Scandinavian Teak Deck, a new Teak Life Dealer based in Teerijärvi, Finland, now offers Teak Life wood protection products to its discriminating clientele of yacht owners and shipyards. Available for online purchase in Tan and Dark colors, Teak Life UV extends the life of teak decks by protecting against UV damage and discoloration in as little as one coat.

“Shipbuilding has a strong history in Scandinavia, and we are proud to deliver teak decks to some of the world’s most distinguished shipyards as well as discerning motorboat, sailboat, and yacht owners,” said Johanna Joutsen of Scandinavian Teak Deck. “Teak Life allows our customers to rest easy knowing their teak decks will not only look beautiful, but will also be well-protected from the elements.”

Teak Life UV is recommended for use on new and old teak decks, along with furniture and other teak surfaces. It dramatically improves the dimensional stability of teak while also enhancing and maintaining its natural beauty. Sustainable maintenance of the finish requires a simple soap and water cleaning and application of Teak Life UV Topcoat.

To watch a video on how to apply Teak Life products visit https://teaklife.com/how-to-video/.

“Teak Life is a line of marine-grade products that was developed from a passion for boating combined with a passion for the beauty and performance of wood,” said Caroline March-Long, Teak Life Marketing & Sales Director. “We are proud to partner with Scandinavian Teak Deck to help ensure their customers will enjoy their teak decks for years to come.”

To learn more about Teak Life products, go to www.teaklife.com.

About Scandinavian Teak Deck (www.stdeck.fi)

Scandinavian Teak, one of the world’s leading teak decking companies, manufactures teak deckings for mega-, motor-, and sailing yachts located anywhere in the world. Situated in Ostrobothnia, where boatbuilding has been an important source of income since the 16^th century, Scandinavian Teak Deck is proud to deliver teak decks to some of the world’s most distinguished ship yards like Nautor´s Swan and Baltic Yachts. Originally founded in 1998, the company  has grown over the last decade from a one-man company to currently employing 35 workers.

About Teak Life (www.teaklife.com)

Teak Life was born from a passion for the sea – and a passion for the beauty and performance of wood. Teak Life is a new family of products from Sansin, a global leader in wood protection focused since 1986 on creating the best performing, most beautiful wood finishes in the world – and staffed with passionate sailors. Teak Life is the world-wide choice for customers who demand the absolute best in performance and beauty for their yachts.

Contact: Caroline March-Long, 1-877-726-7461 or cml@sansin.com