Believe it or not, but lacquer finishes need to breath. Putting vinyl or see through covers, glass covers, or some kinds of plastic covers on top of your dining table can damage the finish. Be sure that the cover has a felt or cloth protective side that lays on the finish, or put a felt [...]
Mar 252010
(Warning: Check with the manufacturer about instructions for your product!) Most table rings are caused by moisture getting caught inside the finish. First of all, always use a coaster, but in case of table rings, there are a variety of methods that work: A paste of olive oil and salt can be applied and [...]
Most finishes do not like heat, some finishes will even trap the moisture from the heat in the finish, causing heat rings. We recommend not putting any hot pans or plates on your finish, but if you have to, use an oven pad when sitting a hot pan on a wood and finish surface. Place [...]
Bakersfield, California has a dry climate. This dry climate can damage fine lacquer finishes on dining tables, dressers, coffee tables, armoires, end tables, and most other furniture with a finish. To protect your furniture we recommend using a quality antique oil (or Old English Oil, if antique oil is not found). Oil keeps your lacquer [...]
