Product care

Caring for my products is easy. You do not need to do anything, except keep them away from excessive heat and cold. Be aware that wood is an ever changing material, so the look will continue to change over time.

Untreated oak can be somewhat delicate at first, but usually not to a degree that causes problems in practice—unless water is spilled on a shelf or very wet jackets are hung on the coat racks. If that happens, it can likely be fixed with a few light passes of very fine sandpaper, grit 240 or higher. Sand along the grain, not across it.

Keep in mind that wood is a living material and therefore changes slightly over time. The appearance will vary and develop. Both untreated and oiled oak gradually take on a slightly darker glow.

Even though all the wood I use is furniture-dry, meaning it has a very low moisture content, fluctuations in temperature and humidity can occasionally cause the shelves to fit either a bit too tightly or a little loosely. In practice this is usually not a problem, as the weight of the shelves keeps them in place. If you prefer them to sit more tightly, you can place a small piece of painter’s tape on one side inside the carved notch. It will be completely invisible and will hold the shelf firmly in place. It can also be removed again if the shelves expand later.

Oiled shelves, coat racks, etc. can be refreshed every few years, if desired, with a little clear oil intended for hardwood. I personally use a bleached linseed oil, but most furniture oils will work well.