How to Care for Solid Oak Wardrobes So They Look New for Years
Solid oak is one of the few furniture materials that improves with age, provided the care it receives suits the finish it carries. Many people treat every oak wardrobe the same way, which is how oil ends up sitting tacky on a lacquered door or wax builds into a cloudy film. This guide starts by showing you how to identify an oiled, waxed or lacquered finish with a single drop of water, then sets out the weekly routine, the products to avoid, and how often each finish needs feeding. It explains why oak moves with the seasons in centrally heated British homes and what that means for panel gaps and door fit, how sunlight ambers timber unevenly, and how to lift water rings, scratches and dents. Interior airing, hinge checks and safe moving are covered too....
