Care guide
Care and maintenance
Wood furniture
Wood displays different grain patterns depending on which way they are cut –for example, the ‘medullary ray’
which can appear on oak furniture is a mark of good quality timber-these are just characteristics of the natural
beauty of the wood. Some furniture is also deliberately aged and rustic.
Wood veneers also allow a distinctive pattern to be created on some surfaces, such as tabletops and drawer
fronts by the way slivers are arranged.
All timber and veneer surfaces will change colour and mellow over time. New furniture will initially vary in
shade from items that have been previously purchased.
How to care for your wood furniture
Your Calia furniture should be dusted or wiped over with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaner. Spray
polishes are best avoided as they contain silicones which may spoil the furniture’s surface when building up
over time.
Make sure all surface are protected from heat and liquids by mats and coasters. Wipe up spills immediately and
ensure that a mat or pad is placed under if you are writing.
Our furniture will endure most temperatures in the home, but it is best to avoid placing furniture next to heat
sources such as radiators or fires. Be particularly careful with solid wood as the lack humidity caused by home
heating can cause damage such as warping.
How often should the piece of furniture be treated with oil?
1. Your new dining table has been oiled in the factory. However you may wish to re oil, prior to the dining
tables first use
2. The surface should be treated when necessary, and we suggest as often as every three months according
to the level of use.
How do you apply the oil to the piece of furniture?
1. Before starting to re oil, protect all surfaces and floors around your dining table.
2. Apply plenty of oil with a clean cloth. Table tops must be treated underneath as well as on the top side.
Taking care not to drop any of the oil.
3. After 15 minutes, carefully polish with a sandpaper sponge along the grains of the wood taking care not to
flatten, lift or damage the distressed finish.
5.Ensure the dining table is completely dry and all of the oil is absorbed before using.
Your new piece of furniture has been oiled in the factory prior to delivery.
We recommend re oiling regularly to keep the surface looking its best.
We recommend to use Woca “Worktop oil – natural” – item no. 527713AA (0.75 L) – available at
http://www.wocadenmark.co.uk
Safety instructions
Never drag furniture when moving it, always lift it.
Periodically check all fixings to ensure none have come loose and retighten when necessary.
Please take care when handling or moving the furniture as careless handling may cause damage or injury.
Furniture can be dangerous if incorrectly installed. Assembly should be carried out by a competent person. No
liability will be accepted for damage or injury caused by incorrectly installed or assembled furniture.
Retain these instructions for future reference.
4.Polish off remaining oil with a clean, dry cloth.
