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Cabinets that look refreshed and easy to keep clean, without full replacement and with minimal disruption to your home.
What We Do
Covering door removal, surface preparation, sanding, shellac-ready refinishing and reinstallation of doors and fittings.
Sanding and shellac finishing for cabinet doors and frames to renew grain
Assessment, door removal and sanding to define repairs and refinishing scope.
Sanding, shellac finish, colour match and refit of doors and fittings.
Why Essex French Polishing
When surface preparation and colour matching are missed, finishes lift, show brush marks and fail early; correct prep prevents these issues.
Maldon's high humidity can soften old lacquer and shellac, causing lifting, sticky surfaces and accelerated wear if not treated promptly.
Who We Help
Owners of riverside and country homes seeking to refresh built-in cabinets while retaining original character and patina.
Design professionals specifying shellac rebuilds and colour matches for sensitive projects that must meet programme dates.
Dealers and restorers requiring careful colour match, pumice pore-filling and shellac-ready prep for resale or exhibition.
How We Work
Clear stages from assessment through to finish and reinstallation.
Arrange Assessment
We assess cabinets on-site or from photos, list repairs and provide a free written quote with proposed timings and options.
Prepare & Repair
Door removal, sanding, veneer repair and pumice pore-filling prepare surfaces for shellac or chosen compatible finishes.
Refinish & Refit
Apply thin shellac layers or alternative finish, colour match and refit doors and fittings with written aftercare guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common concerns about whether restoration is worth it and how it fits local conditions.
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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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Door removal often uncovers loose veneers, swollen stiles or failed fixings that add repair time and cost if not identified early.
Homeowners worry a replacement means weeks of upheaval; poorly planned work also increases decorating and fitting costs across the project.
Door removal, off-site or on-site prep and scheduled reinstallation keep work localised and avoid a full kitchen strip-out.
Itemised written quotes list repairs and refinishing tasks so you can compare restoration costs clearly with replacement estimates.
Thin shellac layers, pumice pore-filling and careful colour match restore grain and sheen while preserving original timber character.
Most cabinet restorations are completed within 2–5 working days from assessment, limiting disruption to your household routine.