Wood finishes

The finish of each piece of furniture is your choice and we can supply whatever you require. Here are some guidelines:

• Colour   The wood can be finished in its natural colour, or stained to a darker or different colour.
  
  
• Traditional finishing with polish   After careful multi-grade sanding, the furniture is sealed to preserve its integrity and to give a smooth surface. It is then hand polished with natural beeswax or a similar traditional polish, which gives a deep lustre and a marvellous smell. The polish is worked into the wood using extra fine wire wool. This finish will develop lots of character over time.
  
  
• Finishing with oil   A really attractive alternative to polish where harder wear is anticipated is natural oil. The wood is first thoroughly sanded. Then several coats of oil are applied. The oil is good at resisting moisture induced marking.
  
  
• Lacquer   For a low maintenance, wipe-clean finish, a low sheen lacquer is the ultimate answer. This clear lacquer provides a low lustre similar to wax, whilst being far more robust and tolerant to heat and moisture. As a finishing touch, we usually apply a thin coat of wax polish.
  
  In practical terms, this means you can put mugs of coffee and wine glasses directly on the wood without having to worry about causing marks.