For a Continuous care of any wooden piece follow the guidance below:

As with any natural product, all woods can have a major colour variation from one piece of furniture to another. Unfinished raw oak furniture will naturally appear quite light with a slightly yellowed hue. The final colour can also depend on the customers preferred choice of wood finish. 

Sunlight

Over time, sunlight will effect the look of the wood, causing it to darken and mellow throughout its life. Natural oils from the skin can also accelerate this process with any areas that are regularly touched, becoming a noticeably darker the rest of the furniture.
Exposure to sunlight could result in colour differences. Avoid placing your furniture in direct sunlight, If your piece of furniture is placed in direct sunlight, we recommend that you avoid leaving anything permanently on the surface for the first 10 weeks to give the wood chance to naturally mature.

Humidity and exposure to water

Natural wood furniture may also be subject to change, with the rough grain becoming more prominent. This is usually caused in humid conditions or in the areas where spillage has occurred, the water may become absorbed into the wood causing the grain to swell. When exposed to an excessive amount of humidity likely in winter, the wood furniture can expand and begin to deteriorate on the other hand Too little humidity can cause the wood furniture to shrink and crack. Avoid drastic changes in humidity levels and temperature, and aim to keep your home temperature and humidity environment consistent by avoiding dry air by using a humidifier. 

Temperature and heat

Whilst we do our best to keep your furniture resistant to environmental factors, heat could degrade the finish faster and could mark the surface and depending on intensity may even burn the wood itself. We recommend you in protecting your furniture by using coasters and placemats.

Placing furniture near heat sources such as radiators or wood stoves can result in cracking or opening at the joints. Radiators due to their ability to cause a drop in air humidity, can become damaging to wood and can cause uneven dry areas in the wood, resulting in cracking. 

Hot, cold or moist items will react with the wood surface and create discoloured rings or other marks. 

Cleaning guide

Choose the guidance for your type of furniture. If you are unsure about the type of finish that has been used on your furniture contact us.

Please note that some cleaning detergents might affect the finish of your furniture. Always follow the label of cleaning product.

• Use a dry soft cloth to dust it or

• To clean, wipe with a damp cloth before wiping down with a dry cloth to remove moisture from the surface. Always wipe in the woods grains longitudinal direction.

In the event of more stubborn marks, a gentle detergent should be used on the cloth. Avoid using abrasive detergents or abrasive cloths. Avoid using Silicone based polishes as they will build up and leave a sticky residue on the surface.

Maintenance

We normally use a Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C, this should keep your furniture protected. If needed you can reapply it. Follow the product guide for reapplication. We highly recommend you to contact us or other professionals if you are not sure on how to do it.

For enhanced protection we are using Black Forest Ceramic Coating – Platinum range.

To clean the table, simply wipe down with a soft, barely damp cloth to remove any dust. In the case of stubborn marks, a solution of mild detergent such as washing up liquid should be used on the cloth.

All steel parts (powder coated) should be cleaned using a dry soft lint free cloth to wipe away any dust or dirt away. Never use abrasive cloths such as scourers on the surface. Any moisture should be immediately dried off of the surface.

Oiled wood care

Despite having already been pre-oiled, as best practice, we would also recommend that you oil the table surface on a six month to yearly basis depending on its usage. How regularly you re-apply oil will depend on the usage and humidity of the room. Always test the oil on a small unseen area before applying fully. Be cautious not to over oil the table.

Our top tips:

• Keep cool: place furniture at least 50 cm away from direct heat sources like radiators and fires.

• Don’t push it: don’t drag or push furniture as this can damage fixings and affect stability.

• Strong and stable: check the stability of your furniture’s joints regularly, tightening bolts and fixings as required.

• Bums on seats: avoid swinging or standing on chairs as rocking motions and additional weight can weaken them.

• Light work: don’t overload extension leaves, shelves, or drawers with heavy items.

• Easy clean covers: consider investing in washable seat pads or cushions if your dining set will be used regularly.

• Don't be a drag: avoid dragging crockery over your table and cabinet surfaces, and take extra care with sharp objects like knives.

• Use felt: stick felt pads to the bottom of lamps and ornaments to avoid scratching surfaces.

• Do it right: always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when fitting shelves and assembling or disassembling furniture.