Every time you place something on solid woodfurniture, you risk diminishing its overall quality. Of course, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t set anything down; you just have to be smart to protect your investment. Always use coasters under glasses and mugs to avoid unsightly rings; heat an...
Before you can protect your furniture for moving by wrapping your pieces in protective materials, first you’re going to have to go through several preparation stages. Don’t skip the preparation state because it is vital to the success of your furniture moving operation. You’re not supposed ...
Wood furniture is a charming addition to any room of the home. Despite the many perks of wood furniture, one downside is the fact that wood is a dust magnet. No sooner do you get your wood furniture all dusted off, then you see a layer of dust already on the surface. Although there ...
CREATIVE ENVIRONMENTS How to care for wood furnitureROSEMARY SADEZ FRIEDMANN
which can leave a spotty shine and create buildup. Wax does little to protect varnished wood, and creates a filmy buildup over time. We recommend light application of silicone-free and wax-free polish when you feel your furniture needs a fresh shine. Our favorite is theHeirloom Essentials cl...
Synthetic leather and wood, cotton and linen fabrics have different properties. High temperature, high humidity, low temperature, strong light, acid solution and alkaline solution have an effect on it. Therefore, attention should be paid to the use of synthetic leather surface furniture: furniture ...
After bleaching, let the piece of furniture dry for at least two days. Then sand the grain down lightly with grade 5/0 or 6/0 sandpaper; be careful not to roughen the surface. Because there may still be some chemical residue in the wood, wear a breathing mask and use a vacuum to re...
Because veneer is only a thin layer of wood attached with glue to a solid base, it is very vulnerable to damage on wooden furniture. On old furniture, the glue that holds the veneer is often not water-resistant. Prolonged humidity or exposure to water can soften the glue, letting the ven...
To dust your bamboo furniture, use the brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Once you've removed the dust, wipe down the piece using a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or a cleanser designedspecifically for wood furniture. Always use a mild cleanser so as not to damage the finish of...
Even if you are going to paint, I suggest stripping off the current finish or paint on your piece of wood furniture. Can you refinish furniture without stripping? Yes, but… In my experience, you will get a far superior result if you first strip the piece down to bare wood. My tried ...