Protecting Timber Furniture

Most furniture these days comes with some form of a protective layer, as it can be see on first glance of the piece. Over time through various uses they do tend to loose their new look, and become weathered and damaged from use.

Its extremely important prior to purchasing the piece of timber furniture that you closely inspect the many aspects of the piece. As some pieces say they are genuine timber material with 100% lifetime expectancy but can sometimes be a cheaply imported piece of hollow wood. If the piece is an overseas import it could potentially contain poisonous chemicals in the coating, be thin wood, flimsy in the design of the joining and be prone to termite and other bug damages.

When you purchase a genuine piece of timber furniture you need to be well aware of regular cleaning with the right products that a specifically recommended for your piece. Any multipurpose cleaning spray specifies it can be used on many surfaces, but its best to do your research into what would be suitable, as this could strip the surface and cause more damage.

If you choose to purchase an imported piece, it may be cheaper in price due to the poorly design and materials used in the piece. It could actually cost you more money in the long run as the piece won't last as long and need to be replaced often.

To ensure your furniture has a long life expectancy to be used and passed on from family member to family member as a family air loom, selecting a genuine timber piece that is built to last and taking care to keep the material well protected.