On painted surfaces, the pores of the wood remain permanently closed. This has the disadvantage that the wood can no longer breathe as usual and therefore loses its natural properties. The advantage, however, is that it is better protected against dirt and the piece of furniture is therefore much easier to care for than oiled or waxed surfaces.

As mentioned at the beginning, maintaining a painted surface does not require a lot of effort. Here you can easily use a slightly damp cloth to free the furniture from dirt, dust and other contaminants. For high-gloss lacquered furniture, you should be careful to use a fine cotton cloth (not fiber or dust cloths) to avoid unnecessary scratches or unsightly streaks.

It's not a must, but if you still want to do something good for your painted furniture and prevent it from losing its shine, we recommend using solvent-free furniture polish two to three times a year. Do not use high-gloss solvents or alcohol-based polishes/cleaners as these will only attack the surface of the wood and leave a rough and dull appearance.

What if the piece of furniture has some scratches or dents? Imperfections of this kind on painted surfaces are difficult to repair with your own hands and should therefore be left to professionals. It's better to be safe than sorry here: always use soft coasters to protect the surface from hard-edged objects or other dirt.

Surfaces treated with wax behave similarly to oiled surfaces, with the difference that the wax creates an additional protective layer against contamination. Here too, the wax penetrates the pores of the wood, but not too deeply, which is why the wood can continue to breathe freely. This treatment makes the piece of furniture stand out even more and has a shine that is particularly long-lasting and attractive. Stubborn dirt, smaller dents or scratches can also be repaired more easily.

As with the care of oiled surfaces, the use of wet or damp cloths should also be avoided here! Although the wax acts like an extra layer on the surface of the furniture, too much water would penetrate the pores and could damage the structure of the wood. We therefore recommend using a slightly damp cloth (preferably a cotton cloth) to remove smaller impurities.

The surface should be treated two to three times a year as the shine fades over time. Here it is important to clean the surface from dust or dirt before treatment. Then apply the furniture wax sparingly and in the direction of the grain to the surface to be treated and allow the product to take effect for a few hours.

Deeper scratches or stubborn stains (including water, heat and burn stains) are a little more difficult to remove. You will not be spared the use of fine lubricating gel or sandpaper. Here it is important to roughen the affected area over a large area (always in the direction of the grain) so that no unevenness occurs on the piece of furniture. Once this is done, completely remove any sanding residue from the piece of furniture and then apply a suitable wax care product to the entire surface.
Tip: Smaller scratches, on the other hand, can be dealt with quickly with simple household tips, such as rubbing a peeled walnut/peanut or wax stick with the appropriate color on the affected area.

If one of your furniture has a dent, there is no need to panic. We have a good tip for you here too:
Place a warm, damp cloth on the dented area. Then iron the area with a little pressure and steam. However, be careful not to touch the wood with the iron to avoid unnecessary burn marks. If everything is to your satisfaction, treat the area with a furniture wax after it has dried out.