ubeaut
19th July 2002, 01:55 AM
Received this email today.
I am trying to finish a kitchen/dining table in such a way that it can withstand spils not create rings from hot cups, or rings from damp glasses; a tall order , but when I see tables from yesteryear it was no problem. Does any of your product give that sort of finish and protection?
Thought there might be some interest in the reply.............
There was no problem with tables from yesteryear because the people of yesteryear all knew the rules and looked after their tables and other furniture. No one ever put a hot plate, cup or wine glass etc directly onto the table.
A dining table was covered with a blanket then at least 1 or even 2 tablecloths then often a place mat was put on top of that for the plates to sit on No one ever put a glass directly onto the table, there was always a coaster. Tea & coffee were served in a cup and saucer and never a mug so there was never a damp base.
On top of all that the table would be lovingly polished weekly or at worst monthly. It is not a finish you require but instruction on how to properly care for whatever finish you may decide to use.
I think you will find that most of the tables of yesteryear were finished with French polish. It just so happens that we are about to release in the next month or so a cross linked shellac (French polish) that is harder than normal French polish will resist marks from water, alcohol and heat, and is ideal for table tops, giving the strength of modern finishes with the beauty and ease of a shellac finish.
I hope this is of some help to you.
Cheers - Neil http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/smile.gif
I am trying to finish a kitchen/dining table in such a way that it can withstand spils not create rings from hot cups, or rings from damp glasses; a tall order , but when I see tables from yesteryear it was no problem. Does any of your product give that sort of finish and protection?
Thought there might be some interest in the reply.............
There was no problem with tables from yesteryear because the people of yesteryear all knew the rules and looked after their tables and other furniture. No one ever put a hot plate, cup or wine glass etc directly onto the table.
A dining table was covered with a blanket then at least 1 or even 2 tablecloths then often a place mat was put on top of that for the plates to sit on No one ever put a glass directly onto the table, there was always a coaster. Tea & coffee were served in a cup and saucer and never a mug so there was never a damp base.
On top of all that the table would be lovingly polished weekly or at worst monthly. It is not a finish you require but instruction on how to properly care for whatever finish you may decide to use.
I think you will find that most of the tables of yesteryear were finished with French polish. It just so happens that we are about to release in the next month or so a cross linked shellac (French polish) that is harder than normal French polish will resist marks from water, alcohol and heat, and is ideal for table tops, giving the strength of modern finishes with the beauty and ease of a shellac finish.
I hope this is of some help to you.
Cheers - Neil http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/smile.gif