Product Care
Caring For Your Wood Furniture
Carolina Live Edge uses 100% natural materials to make our products, primarily acacia, oak & teak & iron.
We utilize PCG wood stains and clear coat finishes on all of our wood products. Our final finishes are tested for one hour with zero penetration from hot coffee & olive oil.
Just as trees in the forest are not the same, each individual piece of furniture has markings that will differ from catalog and showroom samples.
Mineral streaks, grain variations, knots, small pits, hairline cracks and other marks of nature are normally found in fine woods and are not considered defects. Variations cannot be controlled or corrected and will even occur among pieces within a set.
Wood finishes will change in appearance as they are used. Items with low sheen finishes tend to develop an increased sheen over time. Slight variations in appearance and the fit of joints and seams will result from the normal expansion and contraction of wood as it responds to climatic changes in the home. Many wood species darken or redden with age. White painted finishes tend to yellow with age. These changes in tone, fit, finish, and texture are normal signs of aging and are not covered by any warranty.
Solid wood furniture is susceptible to changes in humidity. It contracts in a dry environment and expands in a moist environment, creating season cracks, minor warping, and inconsistencies in alignment of doors, drawers, and table tops. These are normal changes that should not be cause for alarm. These changes do not affect the structural integrity of the piece and cannot be corrected. Maintaining proper humidity during winter months is recommended.
Extreme heat from radiators or heat ducts can cause warping or splitting.
Cleaning
Dust lightly using a soft terry cloth with the grain of the wood. To remove minor stains or caked on dirt, wipe with a soft damp cloth. Oily stains can be removed using a cloth damp with a mixture of warm water and Murphy's soap. Dry the piece thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. To avoid scratching, you should blot, rather than wipe spills.
Damage Prevention
Apply adhesive felt glides to lamps and similar objects before placing them on tables. When serving hot food, always use place mats under the plates and hot pads under the serving containers. Do not set synthetics, rubber or plastics on the wood finish as they might contain chemicals that will damage the finish. Do not leave newspapers or magazines on wood as the ink can bleed onto the finish and into the wood.
Polishing
Do not use silicone waxes, lemon oil, or other oily polishes. They can attract dust and grit, causing scratches in the finish. We recommend Furniture Cream for standard wood finishes once a year or less.
Sun Exposure
Overexposure to sunlight can adversely affect wood finishes, causing cracking and bleaching that are difficult and costly to repair.
Other Tips
If perfume or nail polish remover is spilled, do not blot it off. The lacquer which has been softened by the chemicals should return to normal when the liquid has totally evaporated. Allow the area to dry, rub it with a fine automotive polishing compound, then apply a fresh coat of polish.
If candle wax drops on your wood finished surface, hold an ice cube to the wax to harden it. Blot up the water and use a dull plastic spatula to remove the wax without touching the wood. Gently scrape away any remaining wax, and rub the area with furniture polish to replace the protective coating.