With over 20 years experience Bees Wax French Polishing prides themselves on quality of work and service. We offer Free No Obligation quotes so please call or Email us (links above ) and see how affordable we are. We are totally mobile so most work can be done on site but if not we take it back to the workshop.
We specialise in traditional French Polishing of antiques and all modern hard wearing spray lacquer. We work on site in private homes around Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire and construction sites all over the country. We also repair and restore antique and reproduction furniture. We take on all work, small or big, domestic or commercial, from a scratch in a floor to the restoration of a much loved family heirloom. Some places we cover: Oxfordshire, Bucks, Herts, Essex, London, Surrey, Berkshire.
Colour Matching, Waxing, French Polishing, Spray Painting (we can match most colours) Spray Lacquer, Stripping, Reviving, Oiling, Bleaching, Staining.
Cabinet Making, Bespoke Fitted Furniture, Bespoke Joinery
With 20 years experience in the furniture and joinery trade we can offer a full bespoke service.We have a wide range of one off tables and chairs for sale in our Showroom. Oak, Elm, Ash, Burr Oak, Cherry is just a few of the hardwoods we use in our bespoke furniture. Specializing in Fitted Furniture, Free Standing Furniture, Tables, Chairs, Doors, Cabinets, Windows, Outside Furniture, Staircases. We offer the full package when it comes to bespoke furniture design, all work is done in house from making to polishing and all work is done to a very high standard.
We pride ourselves on being able to offer very competitive prices contact us today for a FREE QUOTE
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French Polishing and Pianos
French polishing is a wood finishing technique used on pianos that result in a very high gloss finish, with a deep colour and chatoyancy. French polishing consists of applying many thin coats of shellac dissolved in denatured alcohol using a rubbing pad lubricated with one of a variety of oils.
French polishing became prominent in the 18th century. In the Victorian era. There are some references to shellac in Europe as early as 1590, French polishing was most commonly used on expensive woods such as mahogany or walnut in order to preserve their beauty. Commonly French polished items at the time were impressive pieces of furniture or instruments because they were expected to look good at all times. The Pad is lubricated with oil that then becomes part of the overall finish. the oil helps to stop the pad from sticking and lifting previously applied layers of shellac. , Softer oils such as mineral oil will produce a glossier but less hard finish whereas more viscous oils such as walnut oil and olive oil will produce a more durable finish.
Cleaning French Polish and Pianos
If the item has been French polished, rubbing the surface with a soft, clean cloth is usually ample. You can also polish it now and then with a little wax or even with a tiny bit of furniture cream. Sticky marks should be removed immediately with a cloth soaked in warm, soapy water and then wrung out it needs to be damp, not soaking wet.