Basic

european oakquercus robur

hard, coarse-pored and heavy wood. with its porous and therefore textured surface, european oak also differs markedly from the other species by touch. the natural color ranges from a light yellow-brown to reddish brown tones. changes of color and small, partly dark knots are characteristic of solid european oak. soaped a pale, very natural look tending toward light gray-brown. lacquered stronger, with light gray-brown to yellowish shades, oiled a lively, strong color from light brown to gray-yellow. as a veneer more even.

oiled

the surface is usually wetted, finely sanded and treated with colorless complex single-application oil. this surface has a matte, silky sheen and emphasizes the color and grain of the wood. complex oil allows individual areas to be reworked locally, remains open-pored and repels water. on tables the oil is combined with an activator that makes the surface particularly hard-wearing.

oiled bright

the surface is usually wetted, finely sanded and treated with complex single-application oil in a raw-wood effect. this surface has a matte, silky sheen and brings out the natural tones and structures of the wood only slightly. complex oil allows individual areas to be reworked locally, remains open-pored and repels water. on tables the oil is combined with an activator that makes the surface particularly hard-wearing.

soaped

the surface is finely sanded and treated several times with an emulsion of soap and lye. each step is followed by intermediate sanding. this surface changes the color of the wood only slightly and leaves it looking almost untreated. the treatment originates in flooring and has proven itself for furniture. for regular cleaning we recommend sonett neutral dish soap. this liquid soap replenishes the natural oils and protects the surface with every cleaning: simply apply one or two doses to a cotton cloth soaked in hot water and wipe the surface evenly along the grain. the result is a natural, robust surface that ages with dignity.

matte lacquered

the surface is finely sanded and given two to three coats of a matte two- component lacquer. each step is followed by intermediate sanding. lacquered surfaces are usually less intense in color than oiled ones. reworking on site is possible only to a very limited extent. protect lacquered surfaces from moisture.

white coated

black coated

custom finishes

beyond the treatments listed, custom finishes are possible: furniture surfaces stained or tinted and then lacquered over. a sample finish is prepared beforehand – without tint, with tint, or tinted to match a reference sample provided by the customer.