Uhh... that should be ‘bleach’.

I do like the looks of this bleached teak table, but it’s 2K!
Also attached is my ‘inspiration photo’. This is the color scheme we will have in our new home. As you can see, our red teak table won’t do. But my hubby doesn’t want to get rid of it. If there was a way to keep it, I’d love to know.
Thank you!

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Speak to a person in the paint department, there are stains that can simulate that tone. I did a table that was dark, I sanded it thoroughly and then added a very light taupe tone, have done gray too.

I have (or so it seems) same exact table as you do

I look at your inspiration one -and they seem of different sensibitlity to me. They tell a bit different story. It's not only a matter of color, I think.

I think that if you change a color -you won't get same table that is your inspiration, anyway

I also think that you can incorporate the current table in your future color palette, and it might be even enhancement. You'll just need to repeat it a tad..this warm color, or rather, not a color itself but an impression of it. Can be small details..a touch of warm metal there, a throw pillow here, a wood bowl somewhere...Can still be what you're after, and not less interesting. The main thing is for it to go with the flooring..as long as the flooring is not too certain-shades-yellow, (and on your inspirational picture, it's not)..I think it will. I find teak being very versatile.

But if you really love the other table-I'd rather go for it.

The two tables have a different aesthetic because of their design, not just the different colour. I agree with April, you can change your table's colour but it might not give you the table you really want in your new space.

"It's probably too late I realize but the answer to your question, as opposed to all that unsolicited useless design advice, is bleach it. Chlorine bleach applied with a stiff brush, just leave it a couple minutes and rinse it off. And please wear gloves. Warmer tones in the chair upholstery and you'll make it work just fine."

The design advice might have been unsolicited but I disagree it was useless. Not always a bad idea to point out that a design aesthetic is the sum of its parts and not just the result of one element like colour.

As for your solution: how much bleach should be applied and how does one rinse it off exactly? What kind of stiff brush? Nylon-bristled? Wire-bristled?

Here's a link to a procedure that works. This article also gives a series of methods of its stubborn.

"How to Bleach Teak Wood | eHow" https://www.ehow.com/how_6762091_bleach-teak-wood.html

Thank you.

My mssge may be too late! ….just wanted to let u know it is a very satisfying DIY project and works really well— Not difficult at all to bleach teak…And to everyone telling you you’re going to ruin your table -ignore them … old orange teak is not as attractive as the more current lightened teak or more neutral ash, walnut colour-that most teak started out as before changing w the oils over time…i have done my own inherited dressers successfully (I’m sorry I don’t have a picture for u!) But it does involve the patience for drying times in between steps, removal/cleaning of any finishes beforehand (luckily most teak has just been oiled) and cleaning the residue and sanding in between steps….You may want to research the two part bleach system(A /B s.hydroxide and peroxide) made specifically for wood and oxalic acid, which works well to get deep colour out. Even household bleach will do it but it doesnt change actual wood colour-depending on your pce. and i think is harder to remove and neutralize. Would love to see your ”after”!

Did you end up bleaching it?

im thinking about bleaching my mid century teak too. based on colour theory, i wonder if using a blue based coat after bleaching it will help neutralize any orange?

Would love to see any pics of your bleached teak!