French Polisher
What does the title French Polisher mean to you? Perhaps it makes you think of times past, an old workshop with maybe a kindly old craftsman looking over half glasses, nodding knowingly.
Well maybe he exists somewhere, but he is now more likely to be working in a modern place, aided by machinery and suffering noise from compressors supplying spray equipment with air extraction fans humming, with the hiss of spray guns applying modern finishing materials that bear little resemblance to French polish. At Furniture Diamond French Polishers the only way is the old way.
French Polisher
What does the title French Polisher mean to you? Perhaps it makes you think of times past, an old workshop with maybe a kindly old craftsman looking over half glasses, nodding knowingly.
Well maybe he exists somewhere, but he is now more likely to be working in a modern place, aided by machinery and suffering noise from compressors supplying spray equipment with air extraction fans humming, with the hiss of spray guns applying modern finishing materials that bear little resemblance to French polish. At Furniture Diamond French Polishers the only way is the old way.
Services
• French polishing
• Re-gluing and structural repair
• Fire and water damage repair
• Antique restoration
• Pet damage restoration
• Precision repair of nicks, scratches and gouges
• Removal of heat and water marks
• Restoration refinishing
• Stripping and refinishing
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The Morecambe Bay Piano Group was set up to extend
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The Morecambe Bay Piano Group was set up to extend
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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.