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All organic life grows. It originates from a tiny germ cell and, undergoing various processes adapting it to the special conditions of its own environment, it develops its own unique form and characteristics. A tree is neither manmade nor produced synthetically, it cannot be reproduced or replaced at will, but comes into being as a synthesis of earth, water, air and light.
In the cultural history of mankind, solid wood is the material which best illustrates the distinctive growth lines of the life which surrounds us and is accordingly the material par excellence for the manufacture of furniture. Solid wood has its own unique features and appearance. Depending on the type of wood and its processing, its appeal varies in colour, markings and form. The gentle lines of the annual rings or the vivid graining play just as much a part as do the fine swirls, in-growths and small hard knots.
For our tabletops, we mainly use such native woods as maple (the pale variety as a standard), beech (the muted varieties as a standard), ash, European cherry, but also Swiss pear and American walnut. They are edge-glued with slats of varying widths.
Solid wood remains a living material. It works, i.e. it adjusts itself to the local climate. It expands or contracts according to warmth and humidity. This means that the joints between individual components could subsequently become visible. It can also change colour under the influence of sunlight. Lighter woods tend to become darker, darker woods to become paler. Although the reaction of the basic materials in wood to UV light can be delayed by modern varnishing systems, it cannot be fully prevented. These properties found in all solid wood furniture are a sign of its genuineness and highly typical for this traditional material used in furniture craftsmanship.
General care instructions
- Beware of placing solid wood tables on underfloor heating or in continuous intensive sunlight (conservatory). For the above reasons, these sites cause extreme stress to solid wood furniture. Warping and significant colour changes could also occur. Our tables are sealed with high-quality, two-component varnishes and are greatly resistant to the usual household fluids and fats. They can be easily cleaned with a conventional, non-abrasive cleaning agent.
- Care for your table by simply wiping it down with a mild soap solution and then dry with a soft cloth.
- There are many materials in a household, which are harder than a lacquered surface and these can, therefore, scratch them. Special attention has to be paid to sharp, unglazed edges of ceramic and porcelain dishes. Please always use coasters or undermats.
- All synthetic resin surfaces are sensitive to heat. Place hot pans always on a suitable mat. Otherwise, irreversible damage may be caused to the lacquer.
- Oiled surfaces "breathe". They are not sealed with varnish which means they are more sensitive to all kinds of liquids. Through normal use and through oiling with DRAENERT Wood Oil (every 6 months), they will attain a natural patina which will make the surface relatively resistant.
Marks in the wood fibre can be treated as follows:
- In case of polished surfaces: Polish in the direction of the fibres (stepwise with grain size 100-600) until the mark has disappeared. Afterwards, adjust the transitions over a large area. Next oil the immediate marked area once or twice; afterwards oil the whole surface.
- For brushed surfaces: Brush the damaged area with a hard or brass bristle brush in the direction of the fibres until the mark has disappeared afterwards adjust transitions over a large area. Do not polish as this will give a different surface appearance. After this, proceed as described above.
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