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Wood Top Care & Cleaning Information
Placing your table near heating vents, fireplaces, or wood stoves can damage your furniture because of the extreme
changes in temperature and moisture.
Wood does have a tendency to darken and age over time – this will be especially noticeable on lighter finishes.
Cherry Wood Dining Table Product Information
Cherry will naturally darken over time, therefore your furniture may not match the cherry finish sample shown.
Our table tops are made with solid wood, and any table made from wood can be scratched or burned or dented. When
in use, we recommend using trivets, placemats, and tablecloths to protect the top from plates, hot pans, dishes, etc.
Clean the table by using a slightly damp sponge or cloth - use a mild dish soap or detergent if desired - then dry with
a soft towel or cloth. Try to wipe up spills quickly so cleaning is easy. Never use abrasive cleaners or sponges. There
is no need for waxes or polishes, since the catalyzed top coat will protect the wood.
Never let candle wax drip on the table – it will discolor the finish.
Be aware that humidity and climate will affect your wood furniture. Wood exchanges moisture with the air, expanding
and contracting as humidity levels fluctuate. This movement can sometimes cause periodic gapping at the rule joints
{the areas where leafs are inserted into the table top}. Such temporary gapping is a natural characteristic of solid wood
and is not considered a defect.
Avoid direct sunlight – ultraviolet rays will change the color of the wood over time. And if your table is in a sunny area,
never leave an object on your table for an extended period of time – you could find that the area underneath the object
is a different color than the rest of the table. We also recommend periodically putting your leaves into the table
allowing them to age naturally to match the color of the rest of the table.
Cherry is a very popular closed grain hardwood, offering warm reddish brown tones with a golden luster, which ages to
a beautiful and rich patina over time.
Our cherry dining tables are made using the highest grades of quality cherry panels. Small pin knots and gum pockets
are characteristic of cherry. These pockets are found throughout the tree and are filled with a dark sap. When the
cherry panels are machined, it reveals these special effects. We DO NOT fill these pockets, these pockets are one of
the unique characteristics that give each table top its own individual beauty.