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. Preferably already before use
2. The surface should be treated when necessary, and we suggest as often as every three months
How do you apply the oil to the piece of furniture?
1. Apply plenty of oil with a clean cloth. Table tops must be treated underneath as well as on the top side.
(Do not drop oil on the floor!)
2. After 15 minutes, polish with a sandpaper sponge or fine sandpaper (no. 150) along the grains of the wood
3. Polish off remaining oil with a clean, dry cloth
4. Do not use the item, until the oil is completely absorbed
Your piece of furniture is already oil treated from the factory.
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.
