© Reclaimed Farmhouse Tables

Terms & Conditions

It is around the table that friends understand best,

the warmth of being together.

All great things begin at

the dinner table.

Contact: 0778 7766482 Based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East

Families who eat together, stay together.

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Pay particular attention to undercuts, etc. Allow to dry off for 10 minutes in household temperature and then buff to a lustrous finish using a soft, lint free cloth or a clean soft bristles brush. Afterwards you can use turpentine or hot soapy water to wash your brush.

For furniture

Use a natural wax for the maintenance of furniture and most polished surfaces. Make sure the surface of the timber is clean then apply the wax with a soft rag. Buff off with another clean soft rag and you have done.

For table tops

On table tops, apply wax with the grain and then even off by wiping from end to end. Try to avoid leaving any stop and go marks. No circles. Finish off by buffing from end to end to avoiding stop and go marks. These will add to exhaustive buffing when the wax has dried.

Let the wax dry for 10-20 minutes and then buff off. Buff until desired sheen is achieved. If the sheen is too high, lightly wipe from end to end with #0000 grade steel wool to dull out.

Different wax colours

Neutral (clear in colour) can be used for general polishing on all timbers and will not darken timber, it just leaves a clear sheen.

Cedar (reddish brown in colour) for use on red coloured timbers (cedar, mahogany, etc) or to give white woods a hint of red/brown

Baltic (light - medium tan in colour) for honey coloured timbers, gives white wood a light aged baltic pine colour.

Walnut (dark blackish brown in colour) for brown timbers, will give white wood a dirty brown colour. Use on mouldings, etc to give a dirty aged look.

If you are not sure what is right for you we are only too happy to discuss your requirements before you decide.

Wax - for table top

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Looking after your table

Each finished table is a unique piece of art, reflecting the design of its period; some were hand built by artisan craftsmen and crafted to the highest levels. If you are lucky to take possession of one of these reclaimed tables, you are going to be the caretaker of it for while and with the duty to look after it properly before passing it on to the next caretaker.

If you have a thick build up of wax or oil, etc on the surface of your furniture this is best removed first before you apply any new wax covering. You can remove a buildup of old wax with a proprietary brand of wax and polish remover. Apply with a cheesecloth or #0000 grade steel wool. Try to avoid allowing the product to drip or run along edges or other surfaces. If this happens simply wipe dry as it happens, or clean this area as well.

Apply the proprietary brand of wax and polish remover in the direction of the wood grain, allow to stand for a few minutes to loosen grime and old wax build up. Wipe clean with soft cotton cloth. Allow 24 hours for the treated surface to dry completely before re-finishing with new wax.

Note:

Typically oil finishes will water stain readily, as will just wax.

For architectural wood carving

Apply wax in moderation. If applying wax to decorative work then apply it with a soft bristled brush (use only uncoloured, natural bristle brushes as brushes with black or coloured bristles will transfer the colour on to the wood).