Cornis Broadfield Bench 4ft

These watermarks will in most instances occur when your bench is new, and rich in colour. The marks will not weaken the bench in any way. The watermarks generally appear on the back of the bench, typically because the bench will be sited facing the sun – meaning the back does not get a chance to dry naturally. If your bench is backed against a wall, the effect will be exacerbated. To treat this, wash the whole back of the bench down and expose it to the sun to dry it naturally.

If your table top is getting marked by food and drink, clean with a stiff brush and warm soapy water, or Timber Cleaner. Allow to dry and apply a layer of our Timber Shield which provides a protective layer that repels liquid.

All our products have joints which have built in tolerances for movement, as wood is a natural product that expands and contracts with change of temperature and humidity. This will not affect the strength or durability of the product.

All hardwoods lose their minerals and salts and as they evaporate cracks will appear on the end grain (tops of chairs/end of tables/end of arms). This is normal. Sometimes the crack will open quite wide, especially in hot weather. They will close when it rains or is cooler. This cracking will not affect the stability of the furniture and in most cases occurs within the first few months and gets no worse. Treatment can help reduce cracking as our Timber Protector replaces some of the natural oil that is lost through evaporation.

Yes. Our restoration service is open between October and March. Should you wish to receive a quote to clean or restore your furniture, please send images of your furniture to customerservices@alexander-rose.co.uk.