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LSM Piano Removals


Northampton, Northamptonshire NN4 8JH
England

Fully insured piano removals throughout the UK and Europe

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LSM Pianos Ltd

9 Rothersthorpe Avenue
Rothersthorpe Ind. Estate
Northampton, Northamptonshire NN4 8JH
England

LSM Pianos Ltd. was established back in 1979. We sell our own range of Halle & Voight pianos both to the retail and trade markets along with the ...

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Anita Swales

33 Denbigh Road
Northampton, Northamptonshire NN3 3HF
England

I teach the piano for all ages and abilities.

LSM Pianos Hire

Unit 9 Rothersthorpe Ave
Northampton, Northamptonshire NN4 8JH
England

Nationwide coverage 110cm uprights upto Yamaha C7 Grand Short or long term Older styles available for Theatre,TV and Photographic use

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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.