Characteristics of our Oil and Wax Finish

Our oil and wax finish requires regular maintenance, but is easier to repair if scratches or dents appear in the woodwork.

For cleaning, we recommend using orange oil with a dry cloth.

For maintenance, we recommend using the oil and wax. Buff in a layer with a dry cloth, let it dry for an hour, then wipe away the excess with a second dry cloth. Let the table stand unused for 24-48 hours to let the wax set properly. You should do this 2-3 times per year.

To repair damage like scratches or dents, use fine steel wool (grade 0 or finer) or fine grade sandpaper (360 grit or finer) to buff it out. Re-apply 2-3 coats of oil and wax to the damaged spot, and then apply oil and wax to the entire table. (Note: cherry wood will take some time to darken to match the color of the rest of the table, as it darkens with time and with exposure to sunlight).

Characteristics of our Varnish

We also offer water-based wood finishes, which provides a strong protective layer for the hardwood. It has a slight odor right after it is applied, as it is a manufactured (and not a natural) product. It provides superior protection for furniture pieces, and is available in a number of wood stain colors.

When you place your order, simply specify the wood finish color of your choice in the comments field when you check out. If you don't specify a wood finish color, we will contact you to discuss this choice in more detail.

Additional Information:

Remove Dust – Dust buildup is made of small airborne particles and may scratch or dull thesurface if not removed correctly. Simply wipe the surface with a clothdampened with a cleaning polish or mild detergent.

Clean –Fingerprints, cooking fumes, smoking residue, etc., accumulates on anyfinished surface. None of these contaminants will harm the finish, butthey should be periodically removed to restore the finish to itsoriginal luster. Just wipe the surface with a cloth dampened with anon-wax containing polish or mild detergent solution. Avoid the use ofammonia-based products or silicone oils as they may cause damage ifused over a long period of time.

The finish is durable andresistant to most household spills. However, spills should be wiped uppromptly to avoid potential problems.

Excessive prolongedexposure to direct sunlight, high temperatures and high humidity cancause damage to both the finish and the wood itself. These should beavoided.

Application Procedures for Test:

• Surface – Applied to new samples of clear, dry oak and cherry.
• Coating Weight – Two coat system, sprayed at 4-5 mils per wet coat and finished to a dry coat weight of 3.5-4.0 mils.
• Aging – Coated samples were aged at room temperature for 21 days prior to testing.

Test Methods:

• Cold check resistance (each cycle)
  • 1 hour @-4F / 1 hour @ Room Temp
  • 1 hour @ 140F / 1 hour @ Room Temp
• Print Test
  • Film exposed to duck cloth with a weight transferring 2psi to the surface
  • Tests were done for 24 hours at 77F and 104F
• Heat Resistance
  • Film exposed to 1000gm weight for 15min with and without moisture
• Cold Check resistance
  • Passes 10 cycles with no film failure