The Term French Polishing
To many means ‘only for antiques’, or for ‘solid wood furniture.’ The other favourite is that old commercial for the yellow pages when the young lad lifts up the phone and says,
“ French polishers? You could save my life!”
I have yet to be called for that reason but the repair is familiar.
At Barcombe Wood Finish Ltd we repair and restore wood and fine furniture.
As the legend above states, French Polishing is not just for Antiques. Anything made of wood can be polished. The table, and the chest of drawers, antique and the not so old are regulars in the workshop. Picture and mirror frames, walking sticks and I was even asked to renovate an old radio cabinet.
The Service
The item is usually taken to the workshop in Goring and returned on completion. However if it is too large to leave its home the job can be done in situ.
Finish is dependant on the piece and the requirement of the client. Traditionally grand dining tables, and pianos are given the deep shine. Oaks and Pines simply have a sealing coat of shellac polish before a wax finish.
Where fresh wood has been used in building, or repairs ie panelling or shelves, colour matching to existing wood can be achieved with an array of stains.
Wood is a beautiful material to work with and to look at. The grains, and textures are unique to each piece. Modern ‘quick’ finishes can take the same time to apply, as a light coating of shellac polish, but the finishes are poles apart. A hardwood stair handrail will look good, and it will feel silky smooth to the touch when finished with French polish and wax.
We bring your wood back to life.
No job too big or too small from a trinket box to your wood panelled hallway.
Give your furniture a facelift.
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