Maintaining your table

We are working hard to provide some of the most sustainably made tables in the world. From a tree planted for every piece we sell, to the plant based coating system, and the recyclable packaging we use.

Rather than using toxic lacquers and polyurethane coatings, we use natural stains and oils made in Christchurch by The Natural Paint Company find out more: www.naturalpaint.co.nz

 

In order to keep your table looking it’s best for longer, we suggest the following. 

• Do not use any harsh chemical cleaners on the table. We suggest only using a damp cloth with water to wipe the table down after each use and immediately after any spills.
  
  
• Do not place very hot items such as pots and oven trays directly on the wooden top
  
  
• Once per week, use a ratio of 1:10 Microwax to water in a spray bottle and a damp cloth to spray and wipe the top. This will build up a waxy layer over time which will make the table increasingly durable. Microwax can be purchased from Health Based Building, www.healthbasedbuilding.co.nz

 

For exterior furniture, we suggest the following on top of the points above: 

• In the winter months cover the furniture with a waterproof tarp when not in use to extend the life of the furniture
  

• Coat the furniture after one year, and again every 2-3 years or as needed. Oil can be purchased by contacting us or directly from https://www.naturalpaint.co.nz/store/exterior-oil

-     Note that the Microwax layer will block any oil from penetrating the timber, so we suggest to stop using Microwax and wait for it to weather off before coating.

Let us know if you have any questions. We also provide a care, coat and repair service should you ever need it. 

Thank you so much for choosing local, natural and healthy furniture. Feel free to send us a photo when it’s in your space!