
Edgware, London HA8 8YW
England
Piano Tuning in homes, schools, theatres, concert venues, recording studios & film sets in the London Hertfordshire & surrey area
25 Orchard Drive
Middx
Edgware, London HA8 7SE
England
I teach piano, cello, flute, singing and theory to all ages, from young children to adults. I specialise in helping with Musical Performance. I teach ...
Edgware, London HA8 6BH
England
Experienced teacher of piano, keyboard, theory, GCSE/A-Level.
Edgware, London NW7
England
If you want to play your favourite songs on the piano you can learn how to do it the easy and fun way. I teach different genres on the piano ...
Merton, London SW19
England
Merton piano removals and piano disposal. sw19,
Newham, London E6
England
London borough of Newham piano removals and piano
5 Bridge St
Kettering, Northamptonshire NN14 6EW
England
As a family business, we have specialised in
High Street Llanerchymedd
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey LL65 3LS
Wales/Cymru
We are a retail Musical Instrument Company in
Verve House
Sunningdale
Ascot, Berkshire SL5 0DJ
England
Handel Pianos is a family run business and our
Music Festival for performers and guests Our 10th
18-06-2022 12:30PM
The Morecambe Bay Piano Group was set up to extend
11-12-2021 01:00PM
The Morecambe Bay Piano Group was set up to extend
08-01-2022 01:00PM
The Morecambe Bay Piano Group was set up to extend
12-02-2022 01:00PM
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.