So you now have your beautiful crafted furniture piece safely in your hime, heres some tips on how to look after it
So, you have got your new piece of furniture and want to know the best way of looking after it?
All of Tanfield pine furniture is made to be treasured for many years to come, whether it be pieces we have painted, waxed, oiled or lacquered, over time your furniture will naturally take on its own unique patina due to age, wear, cleaning and exposure to the elements. All of this adds to the character and charm of the piece.
To keep your furniture looking beautiful and to ensure durability you do need to look after it as you would with any piece of furniture. All of Tanfield Pine’s pieces are finished with fine quality furniture paints, waxes and oils specifically designed for the job. Some finishes don’t require sealing and, in some cases they do, either with protective coats of wax or varnish. All of these finishes will stand up very well to everyday reasonable wear and tear.
All finishes (including wax and varnish) offer some water resistance, but the waxed furniture will not be waterproof. With this in mind, you should use coasters under glasses and placemats on all finishes and clean any spills off as soon as you possibly can.
Waxes and varnishes will dissolve in alcohol and be affected by bleach, so in particular avoid any alcohol spills and avoid using cleaning products that contain alcohol. Please bear in mind that certain liquids, especially those with strong staining capabilities, will stain and the mark(s) may be permanent.
We advise that you keep your piece of furniture away from extreme temperatures or humidity (so don’t stand your piece in front of or very close to a hot radiator for example).
To clean your piece of painted or lacquered furniture use a slightly damp soft cloth with a little mild soap solution. Do not use any liquid furniture polishes as they may contain dimethicone (a silicone which can cause cracks to appear in the paint).
To clean your waxed furniture, use a soft cloth with standard furniture polish.
If your furniture has been waxed, to keep it at its best we recommend applying a coat of soft, clear wax every 12 months or so. For advice on which waxes to use for your particular piece, just get in touch. Apply a thin layer of wax with a dry, soft cloth; leave it to absorb for several hours (or even overnight if you can wait that long!) and then polish/buff with a separate clean cloth.
Should you have any queries about your new piece of furniture do not hesitate to contact us via our contact page.
All of Tanfield pine furniture is made to be treasured for many years to come, whether it be pieces we have painted, waxed, oiled or lacquered, over time your furniture will naturally take on its own unique patina due to age, wear, cleaning and exposure to the elements.
Mark Overton
Owner