Finishings and coatings

Our furniture is made from the finest quality beech wood, which is crafted with great skill and professional care. The professional lacquering process consists of the application of water-based stains and primers, followed by water-based base and top coats applied in a special spray booth. These treatments stain the wood while still allowing the natural grain to show through. Only white and black are more opaque because they are solid colours that render better with full coverage.

We use only water-based wood varnishes to eliminate health risks to our staff and customers and to significantly reduce the environmental impact of our production. The amount of VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) emitted into the atmosphere from our treatments is close to zero.

All colours are closed-pore and opaque (10° gloss), which means that the wood is completely sealed and protected against changes in humidity over time and dust deposits, which cannot penetrate into the wood.

Care and maintenance

If the wood is not varnished, the surface should never be wet, as the pore is still open, so the only way to clean it is by dusting or using a vacuum cleaner. Any stains can be removed by sanding the surface with fine sandpaper (we recommend 180 grit). Should the surface accidentally become wet and rough, it can also be smoothed by sanding with the same fine sandpaper.

If the wood is varnished with a clear or coloured coating the surface can be cleaned with a non-abrasive sponge or a cloth and lukewarm water or, in the case of stains, a mild wood cleaner. Do not use abrasive sponges or aggressive, highly acidic or basic detergents.

We recommend opting for varnished wood in all cases where the furniture is to be installed in a high humidity environment.

Sensitivity to light

Real wood is naturally photosensitive, which means that when exposed to sunlight it tends to take on a warmer, slightly more yellowish hue. Untreated wood and wood treated with our transparent oil-effect water-based finish are the most susceptible to this natural phenomenon.

The darker colours are not affected at all by light.