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Do Not Suffocate Your Finish!

Admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 05:49:24 +0000

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 table cloth underneath the vinyl. You can use felt circles that can be purchased at any fabric or upholstery supply shop, and put under your glass cover to lift it off the finish, some felt circles come with a sticky side to attach to the glass, be sure the sticky part attaches to the glass and not your finish. Be sure the circles are spread out and evenly lift the glass off the finish. Consult the manufacturer for information about your product.

For Table Rings

Admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 05:48:42 +0000

(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 then wiped off after two hours.
You can also cover the water mark- with mayonnaise and then sprinkle with salt. Rub the mixture until the stain disappears and then buff until dry.
The spot can be rubbed with non-gel toothpaste and baking soda. Buff the spot with a clean, soft cloth.
After using any of these techniques, check to see if the spot needs re-waxing.

We Hate Heat & Scribbles!

Admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 05:48:12 +0000

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 mats also work great at the table when the kid’s are drawing or scribbling, as a lot of times pencil or pen will etch through paper into the surface of your furniture, (the softer the wood the piece is made of, the deeper the etching). For finish damage call Furniture Tech!

Protect Your Finish From California

Admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 05:47:39 +0000

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 and most other finishes in good shape against California’s dry weather. (Please consult your manufacturer before you choose or use an oil product on your furniture. Any lacquer finish will work well with oil.) Wipe in a nice amount of oil all over the wooden piece. If some areas look dryer then others in a few minutes, add some more, and repeat. Let the oil sit and soak in for a few hours and then wipe with a clean dry cloth. Do not use any products containing silicone!! They will damage your finish over time. Oil your finished furniture once or more a year, depending on the dryness or weather. Use a clean, soft, dry cloth to dust in between the oiling.