Pine Furniture Care Guide

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 by: Steve Hattrick

First, some
background on PINE WOOD. Pine is a naturally soft wood which continues
to "breathe", based upon changes in the local (home, office, store,
etc.) humidity and temperature. On the individual furniture piece there
may be slight defects, such as knots,and shakes(small cracks in the
surface of the wood). Some minor shrinkage may sometimes occur. These
natural irregularities in pine enhance its overall uniqueness.

Do
not place this product next to a radiator or in direct sunlight. Wood
is a natural product and will expand if subjected to damp and will
shrink and may crack if subjected to heat. This product is made of
pine, which is a timber that is common for furniture, but susceptible
to temperature changes. With pine furniture it is recommended that an
even room temperature be maintained with no sudden temperature
fluctuations, up or down.

Do not place HOT or CHILLED items directly on to the surface, use a place mat. Or marking will occur.

For general cleaning use a duster or damp cloth (ALMOST DRY) not wet.

Do
not use soap and water or detergents of any kind on this product for
cleaning. To maintain the characteristic finish on this furniture, do
not use aerosol sprays or any polish containing Silicon. If unsure, try
on an area that's not seen and look for reactions. There is a natural
stain and finish on this furniture and it will react to most manmade
products.

It will from time to time require the surface
re-treating again to maintain its character. You can easily do this
yourself using block wax (unperfumed), rubbing it over the whole item,
following the manufacturers instruction. After treating your furniture,
you may notice it is slightly more waxier than previously. This is
normal because wood is a natural product that breathers and absorbs
depending on room temperature.

The use of any cleaning
materials other materials other than those recommended could damage the
surface and will invalidate any claim.

From time to time it may be necessary to tighten fittings. This is normal and regular inspections should be carried out.

Do not place furniture onto a wet or damp floor as staining may occur to your floor.

Indian Sheesham

Furniture
made from Indian Sheesham is provided in its natural state. It will
appear polished due to the natural oil occuring in the wood. You should
wipe your furniture with a damp cloth to remove any dust from
manufacturing. The oil on the surface will evaporate after a few days
outdoors. It is the oil that remains below the surface that gives the
wood its durability. Some of these oils may bleed out following the
first few rainfalls, and initially, you will want to bring your
cushions in when the furniture is wet. Once the furniture has begun to
form the silver-grey patina, it is no longer necessary to bring the
cushions indoors.

To clean the furniture without removing
the silver-grey patina simply use soap and water. Should you want to
maintain the golden brown color, we recommend a teak sealer be applied
every 12-18 months. Wood sealers are usually solvent based with
water-like viscosity containing mould, ultra-violet light and moisture
protection. The Wood protector should be applied after cleaning and
drying out your furniture. We do not recommend painting Indian Sheesham
as the wood's natural oils can affect how the paint adheres. Teak has
qualities unlike any other wood as it has the ability to withstand the
rigors of adverse climates.

About the Author

Steve Hattrick Proprietor 10 years experience

Konteaki Furniture Importers

http://www.hattrick-furniture.co.uk

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