Taking Care of your Solid Wood Furniture is Easy
The hardwood that makes up your solid wood furniture comes from trees such as oak and maple. Since each tree is unique, each piece of wood looks different in grain and coloration. Over time, trees take on distinctive markings such as knots and pattern variations. These markings create distinction and character and are what define your hardwood as truly one of a kind. For this reason, furniture that you see on display in our Nanaimo store will not be exactly the same as the furniture you order and take home.
Hardwoods will respond naturally to changes in your home’s temperature and humidity levels and do not take kindly to excessively dry air. If you live in a region that has low humidity, be sure to increase your humidity levels by using humidifiers and /or air conditioners.
Small gaps may appear in areas such as table tops if the natural moisture in the wood is dried, forcing the wood to contract or shrink slightly. This does not weaken or de-stabilize your furniture. Once the area’s humidity rises, these gaps will disappear as the moisture in the hardwood is regained.
Avoid placing furniture directly in front of radiators, heat runs or wood burning stoves. For the sake of your furniture’s finish, do not let it bake in the sun’s strong rays day after day. Your home’s humidity should be between 25 and 35 percent to help protect your furniture from expanding or contracting.
Always use coasters and hot pads for glasses and hot dishes. Wipe spills immediately and be careful with solvents, perfume, alcohol and nail polish. Avoid dragging hardwood furniture when moving; always lift when possible.
Be sure to store extra pieces such as table leaves in places such as an upstairs closet rather than a damp and cold basement.
Dust and polish your hardwood furniture with a clean soft cloth, and always wipe with the grain.
Westcoast Solid Wood Furniture
Your Nanaimo Furniture Store Specializing in Beautiful and Unique Furnishings for your Home, Office and Cottage.
Serving Nanaimo and Vancouver Island since 1990
#3 - 5140 Metral Drive, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2K8
Telephone: 250-756-7707
email: info@westcoastfurnishings.ca
Nanaimo Furniture Store Hours
Monday through Saturday: 10am-530pm
Sunday and Holidays: 12pm-4pm