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Care and Maintenance
The John Lewis Rose bedroom collection is crafted from solid Birch and Birch veneers and then hand
finished with several coats of paint. Each piece is then individually distressed. This is achieved by gently
rubbing by hand the top layers of finish to get to the initial coats of paint to create an authentic aged
appearance. Some distressing will be black and some will be clear, but this is a natural characteristic of
the effect.
Every item is unique in the way it is finished and the cracks and rubs in the paint finish are an integral
part of the design.
All hand carvings on the Rose range are created by skilled craftsmen that have been specifically trained,
and the signature carved Roses take 4 hours apiece to produce
Hair line cracks will appear where two pieces of timber join. This is unavoidable due to the humidity
and nature of timber, and is a natural characristic of your beautiful hand crafted product.
Safety Instructions
General warnings:
Never drag furniture when moving it, always lift it. Periodically check all fixings to ensure none have
come loose and re-tighten where 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.
Wall Fixing Strap :
Your Rose product is supplied with a wall fixing strap which John Lewis would always recommend is
used to secure the product against the wall. Attach one end of the wall fixing strap to the top of the unit
with the screw provided and the other end should be attached to the wall by a competent person.
Specific warnings for heavy items:
It is recommended that before moving heavy objects to a new location they are completely disassembled
to avoid personal injury or damage to the furniture. Please be careful to retain all fittings when doing this.
PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
John Lewis Partnership 171 Victoria Street London SW1E 5NN
www.johnlewis.com
