Teak Wood Grades Explained for Buyers

A 7-point inspection checklist for evaluating teak quality before you place a bulk order.

Before ordering teak furniture in volume, buyers should verify heartwood ratio, knot count, moisture readings, and export paperwork — not just catalog photos. Our 7-point checklist covers: (1) heartwood percentage on visible faces, (2) knot size and frequency, (3) moisture meter reading, (4) grain direction consistency, (5) end-grain seal quality, (6) batch traceability, (7) sample board finish adhesion test.