Timber & Painted Finishes

Characteristics of various timbers

All timbers mellow, including painted timber veneers, when exposed to sunlight so a colour change is possible over time. It is important that they are treated with care so please avoid contact with sharp or heavy objects, scratching and exposure to chemicals should be avoided before, during and after installation.

Oak

Oak is a finely grained, mature timber notable for its stability and straight graining. Because it can
be used for a variety of styles and stained in a number of different colours, it is the traditional favourite of both craftsmen and, of course, homeowners.

Ash

Ash is used for all our veneered timber painted door and drawer fronts. It belongs to the olive tree family and due to its high flexibility it is used in a variety of furniture and flooring products. It is easy to work with and can be stained, waxed, polished or painted very well.

Painted Products

High quality durable paint has been used in the manufacture of all doors, drawers and accessories. Spillages should be wiped away quickly. To clean use a clean damp cloth, apply a small amount of soft soap (a mild washing up liquid) and water to the area to be cleaned and gently wipe over the surface in one direction. Then wipe over the surface with a clean, dry cloth. Avoid the use of abrasive agents, creams, industrial cleaners, detergents or liquid sprays that contain wax.

Touching Up

Scratches and scrapes, if they occur, should be treated with an application of a matching touch up paint. For touching up scratches and scrapes, the paint needs to be worked into the chip/scratch, so it’s level with the original paint and not overlapping the original paint. A touch up paint pot is available to buy through your Symphony retailer.