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Beloved furniture looking like new again, joints steady, grain revived, and a smooth shellac finish ready for daily use.
What We Do
Covering finish stripping, glue-joint stabilisation, veneer repairs and minor wood replacement before final finish.
Fix dents, scratches and loose joints to prepare pieces for refinishing
Gentle hand stripping to remove lacquers and expose original wood grain.
Glue-joint stabilisation, veneer repairs and minor wood replacement before refinishing.
Why Essex French Polishing
Incorrect stripping or rushed structural work can remove patina, weaken joints and increase restoration costs.
Loose or broken joints make pieces unstable; movement widens gaps and turns repairable parts into costly replacements.
Who We Help
Chelmsford homeowners with period houses needing careful stabilisation and finish renewal for freestanding and fitted timber.
Dealers who require veneer repair, finish stripping and a workshop-ready shellac finish that preserves market value.
Design teams coordinating on-site or workshop work to match project schedules and period-accurate finishes on timber fittings.
How We Work
A clear three-step process from assessment to finished shellac and aftercare guidance.
Assess item
We inspect the piece or review photos, assess structural and surface repairs needed, and provide a free written quote.
Agree scope & schedule
We agree repairs, choose on-site or workshop work, and confirm timings before any restoration begins.
Restore & finish
Work carried out using hand stripping, glue-joint stabilisation, veneer repair and shellac pad finishing; final care guidance provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical guidance on costs, risks, timelines and compliance for period houses and modern timber fittings.
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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 degraded lacquer obscures grain and colour; incorrect stripping risks loss of original patina and value.
Veneer lifts and missing edges are common on Chelmsford period houses' antiques; poor repairs leave visible joins and reduce resale options.
Inspection or photos followed by an itemised written quote that lists repairs, materials and estimated timings.
Finish rebuilt in thin shellac layers using pad application, pumice pore filling and final buffing to restore chatoyancy.
Structural re-gluing, clamp stabilisation and veneer edge repairs restore strength and a seamless appearance.
Work follows City & Guilds techniques for conservation-minded stripping and repair to reduce risk to original patina.