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Abbey Piano Services Ltd

Rookery Farm
Radstock, Somerset BA3 4UL
England

Abbey Piano Services is run by a small team of piano technicians specialising in all things piano related. We sell Reconditioned Pianos as well as ...

Abbey Piano Removal Services.

Unit 5 New Rock Industrial Estate
Radstock, Somerset BA34JE
England

Moving house? We can move your Piano! Moving your piano from A to G couldn’t be easier with Abbey Piano Services. We offer a complete logistical ...

Abbey Piano Services Ltd

Radstock,
Radstock, Somerset BA3 4UL
England

An experienced team of piano specialists under taking all manor of piano work. Traditional hand french polishing a specialty. Spary finishes and ...

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Did You Know Piano Facts



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.