Below is an overview of the most common finishes:

Finishing for wood


1. Waxing. Most commonly applied to furniture that has a low to medium usage i.e. for dressers.
2. Varnishing. Most commonly applied to furniture that has a medium to high usage i.e. chairs, dining tables.
3.Staining then Varnishing, if you want a darker shade of wood to suite your decor.
4. Repainting. After stripping, painting on a fresh surface will give a much better finish and look to the furniture. When painting over existing paint the surface can become uneven and corners / edges clogged with paint.


Finishing for metal

We have found that the best finish for metal is Hammerite or suitable primer prior to final finish, ring for advice.