Cairn Dining Table

Wood is a natural material and wooden furniture will always
be unique. Every piece of wood has its own unique pattern.
Veins, small knots and shadows are part of wood's nature and
thus should not be seen as defects. Wood is a living material
that re-acts to daily use.
Regular exposure to light will cause the wood to change color
over time. It's recommended to not place the furniture in direct sunlight. Avoid putting placemats, vases or other objects
in the same place for longer periods of time, as this will result
in discoloration that may be difficult to even out. Never place
tea lights, pots or other hot objects directly on the wooden
sur-face, as this may leave permanent marks. Always use a
pro-tective mat. Spills should be wiped up immediately, as
fluids can soak into the wood and leave permanent marks.
They can cause swelling and rising up the wood.
Solid wood is very sensitive to humidity and temperature.
The wood absorbs and emits moisture depending on the
climate in which it is placed. Air humidity varies with the
seasons and can therefore affect the furniture. Therefore, it
is quite normal for a tabletop to expand during the summer,
when air humidity is high, and then contract in the winter,
when air humidity is low-er. Also, it can be find that the finger
joints in the legs open up a bit and later contract again. It is
recommended that you place the furniture in a room with
a temperature of 18-21°C. An air humidity level of 45-55% is
optimum. Solid wood furniture can be damaged by being
stored in a room with fluctuating humidity and temperature.
It should never be placed the close to heat sources such as
radiators or wood stoves, as this can cause severe drying and
cracks in the wood.
Daily care: For daily care use a cloth moistened in clean water
and wrung out. Always wipe dry with a dry cloth to remove excess moisture from the surface. Usage of cleaning products
is not recommended as it may discolor the wood surface.
Regular care with oil: Woak furniture is delivered with an oiled
surface and it is ready to use. Wood surface should be treated with oil regularly. It is recommended to treat for the first
time after 3-4 weeks of use. Afterwards, the furniture should
be treated 2-3 times Annually, depending on use and wear.
When treating with oil, it is important to treat both the front
and back to even out tensions that arise in the wood. While
first time treating some of the wood fibers may rise up and
cause the wood to feel rough. It only needs to be sanded very
lightly with a 220 grit sanding sponge.
Small scratches: If there are small scratches on the furniture, start by sanding with 180 grit sandpaper. Remember to
always sand in the same direction as the veins in the wood.
Then sand lightly with 220 grit sandpaper.
Stains: Red wine stains, grease or the like can be removed
by rubbing gently with a soft sponge moistened with a little
wood cleaner. Treatment can be repeated a couple of times,
with a couple of days in between each treatment. Then sand
along the veins using 220 grit sandpaper. If the stain has
penetrat-ed deep into the wood, sand with 180 grit sandpaper
and then with 220 grit sandpaper. When sanding with coarse
sandpaper - 180 grit - it is important to sand a larger area to
avoid mak-ing an indentation in the wood. The sanded area
may appear a bit lighter, even after oil treatment. This will
even out over time with exposure to light.
Candle wax: Let the wax harden and remove as much as possible with a sharp object. Be careful not to scratch the wood.
Then try to remove the stains with benzene. Beware. Highly
flammable. Make sure to have adequate ventilation and only
use small amounts at a time. Lastly, treat as described in the
section on stains.
Dents and scratches: The vast majority of dents and scratches can be removed if the wood fibers are not broken. Brush
the mark with lukewarm water (the water will cause the wood
to swell and rise up). When dry, sand with 220 grit sandpaper. The treatment can be repeated if necessary. For bigger
dents, you can try to carefully steam the dent up. Soak a
dishcloth in clean water, fold it together and place 3- 4 layers
on top of the dent. Then place the tip of a very hot iron on the
dishcloth for just a few seconds at a time. The heat will cause
steam, which soaks into the wood and causes the wood to
expand. Never place the iron directly on the wooden surface!
Then let it dry and sand with a 220 grit sanding sponge.