Cabinet Care
Sanding, shellac application and finishing of cabinet doors and frames. We can remove doors, refinish on-site or in our workshop.
What We Do
Covering door removal, sanding, shellac application, buffing and hardware refit for a consistent cabinet finish.
Careful door removal, old finish stripping and surface sanding to prepare doors and frames for shellac.
Multiple shellac layers applied, final buffing and careful hardware refit for consistent sheen and alignment.
Why
Small defects and old finishes hide grain, catch dirt and create uneven tones across fitted units.
Peeling shellac or lacquer exposes bare timber and looks patchy. We assess the extent before any sanding.
Who it helps
Scenarios where door sanding, shellac application and careful refitting deliver the best outcome.
You want to recover faded grain and remove peeling finish while keeping original doors and hardware.
Reception and breakroom units need uniform appearance across multiple doors and frames with minimal downtime.
You need shellac-compatible refinishing that matches a scheme and returns pieces with documented timings.
Process
Clear stages from inspection and quoting to refinishing, refit and aftercare guidance.
Share details
Tell us about your cabinets and share photos or arrange an on-site assessment for a written quote.
Review and confirm
We issue a free, itemised quote. You review scope, schedule collection or on-site dates and confirm work.
Work begins
We remove doors if required, sand, apply shellac layers, buff and refit hardware. Aftercare guidance provided.
Common Questions
Answers to common concerns about timing, disruption, durability and outcomes.
What We Do
Who We Are
All enquiries are reviewed by French polishers experienced with home furniture and office woodwork in Essex. We provide a free written quote after inspection or photos. Choose on-site polishing or workshop collection and return.
Our Full StoryWe exist to preserve and restore period wood finishes for homeowners and businesses in Essex by arranging specialist French polishing services.
Clear Quotes
Written estimates after inspection; no hidden fees.
Flexible Delivery
On-site or workshop collection with scheduled slots.
Traditional Techniques
Shellac pad application, pumice pore-filling and buffing.
Restore antique or vintage furniture with structural repair and finish preparation
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Mismatched doors and frames break the visual flow. Careful sanding and even shellac layers restore uniform colour.
Multiple coatings can obscure chatoyancy. Controlled abrasion and shellac reveal and enhance natural grain.
Door removal and systematic sanding remove old finishes without over-sanding veneered panels.
Multiple shellac layers and final buffing produce a consistent sheen and rebuild surface protection.
Free, itemised written quote provided within 48 hours of assessment so you can compare scope and timings.
Hinges and handles are removed, labelled and refitted to avoid damage and ensure correct alignment.