Care Guide - Shane Tubrid

All our furniture is hand crafted using traditional techniques and modern processes combined.

Below are recommendations for the after-care of your furniture.

Use coasters, place mats and tablecloths to protect the finish.
A light dust with a dry, soft cotton cloth is suitable for day-to-day cleaning for all surfaces.
Wipe spills immediately with a damp cloth.
Avoid dragging objects across finished surfaces.
Use protective felt on the feet or bases of objects placed on the surface to prevent scratching.
Re-treat waxed or oiled furniture periodically.
If possible avoid positioning furniture in direct sunlight as this can cause the finish to fade.
Positioning furniture next to heaters, radiators or vents may cause the area directly affected to move or crack.

Hard-wax Oil based Finishes Care

We recommend not to place hot cups & plates or wet items directly onto an oiled surface.
Using felt backed table-mats and coasters will reduce any direct heat or moisture from damaging the surface,
Avoid dragging any objects across a tabletop as they may have sharp surface that will mark or scratch the finish.
Wipe any spills immediately with a damp cloth.Red wine should be removed immediately as the tannin’s in red wine will penetrate the majority of finishes.
An Oil based finish will require maintenance over time.

Lacquer Finishes Care

Lacquer is a clear durable finish that protects the wood while allowing natural colour and grain patterns to show through.
A lacquered finish requires very little maintenance and has a high resistance to stain.
Lacquer is brittle and can be chipped and dented; avoid impacts, knocks or dropping hard objects onto a lacquered surface.
Surfaces can be wiped clean with a slightly damp cloth. Severe damage to the surface can be resolved with expert advice. please contact us for a quote.

Working with Hardwood,

All Hardwood reacts to light – this is called oxidation.
Cherry darkens easily whereas Walnut will lighten over time, Maple may yellow when exposed to sunlight.
Your furniture MUST be shaded from the effects of light, by the use of blinds/curtains in full sun
You may notice that if objects placed on a surface are moved after a period of time, there will be a light or dark patch beneath it
Take care to rotate placement of objects on cherry surfaces; even moving pieces slightly will avoid shadows developing
If this happens, remove the object; the light should eventually even out the surface colour
Solid wood, being natural materials, will react to changes in temperature and humidity with movement, and doors and drawers may also move as the pieces ‘settle’ into the floor
Seasonal changes such as extreme heat will dry the timber (causing some shrinkage) and increased humidity will swell timber (drawers/doors may stick with excessive humidity)
In air conditioned and/or centrally heated environments, we recommend that the temperature should be set at 18-19 degrees Celsius
If you find your pieces reacting to seasonal changes, you may want to consider fine tuning the temperature and humidity in your home/office
Please contact us with any questions regarding movement
Sometimes, despite best efforts, accidents happen, and the furniture may acquire dents or the occasional scratch
Should your furniture need repair or refinishing at any point, please contact us for a quote.