Care and maintenance instructions for oiled surfaces
Wood is the preferred materials for furniture construction. Because wood is an organic material, every tree has it own individual structure, grain petterns, and character marks. Therefore virtually no two pieces of furniture are identical. The natural occurrence of knots in wood is no indication of a flaw.
IMPORTANT: Changes in air humidity may negatively affect your furniture. Try to maintain a consistens temperature within your home (a relative humidity of 50% is preferable). When relative air humidity exceeds 60%, or drops below 40% the wood may begin to expand or decrease. This causes a risk of cracking, which is not covered by the warranty.
Expansions or contractions of the wood caused by humidity changes are reversible. The wood will return to its original dimensions once the optimal humidity level is reestablished.
Do not place solid wood furniture too close to radiator, a fireplace or a direct heat source as this will increase the risk of cracking.
Daily maintenance
Wipe the tabletop with a moist cloth and finish with a clean dry cloth.
If the wood is dirty/soiled, it should be wiped with a cloth or sponge that has been firmly wrung in soap water (1 tbsp soap per 1l water). Finish with a clean dry cloth.
If the surface of the wood seems dry, a very thin layer of furniture oil should be applied. Finish by polishing with a clean dry cloth.
WARNING: Linseed oil is highly flammable and rags saturated with linseed oil can spontaneously ignite. Therefore, dry out all rags before throwing them away. Alternatively, rinse the rags in water and put them in an airtight plastic bag or aluminum foil before throwing them away.
