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Cabinet doors that look unified again, peeling finish gone, grain restored, and doors refitted with minimal disruption.
What We Do
Covering door removal, sanding, shellac application, buffing and careful hardware refitting.
Careful door removal, corrective sanding to sound timber and prep for shellac application and matching.
Multiple thin shellac layers with pumice, final buffing and careful hardware refit for consistent finishes.
Why Essex French Polishing
Poorly matched repairs or rushed sanding leave uneven sheen and hidden grain; the following common issues show why a careful, component-led approach matters.
Old lacquer or peeling finishes create patchy sheen across doors and frames, making fitted units look inconsistent and drawing attention to wear.
Who We Help
Owners of period houses needing sympathetic cabinet refinishing that preserves original profiles and matches existing patina in situ.
Dealers and restorers seeking consistent shellac finishes and colour matching for antiques and high street joinery before listing or display.
Design professionals coordinating refurbishment projects who need predictable timings, written quotes and finishes that suit a scheme.
How We Work
A clear three-step process from assessment and written quote to finishing, refit and aftercare guidance.
Assess & Quote
We inspect the doors or accept photos, then provide a free written quote outlining removal, finish method, timings and disruption expectations.
Prepare & Finish
Doors are removed where needed, sanded to sound timber, then finished with pumice and multiple shellac pad layers in workshop or on-site.
Reinstall & Advise
We refit hardware, adjust hinges and provide written aftercare so finishes on period cabinets remain stable and attractive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical guidance on cost, timing, risks and conservation issues for period cabinets.
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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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Thick or incompatible coatings blot out chatoyancy on period timber; delicate sanding and controlled shellac layers are needed to recover original grain.
Incorrect door removal or rushed reinstallation can strip screws and hinges, extending disruption and adding cost for Billericay period homes.
Doors removed and abraded to the correct substrate, removing failed coatings while preserving original profiles and edge detail on period joinery.
Multiple thin shellac layers built up with pumice and pad application restore sheen and depth without over-bulking the original timber surface.
Hinges, catches and screws are refitted and adjusted after finishing to ensure doors hang true and operate smoothly in the kitchen run.
Itemised quote sets out scope, expected disruption and a proposed schedule so you know when doors will be removed, finished and refitted.