Gresham GD10 Maintenance Instructions Manual

GD10 TABLE

CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

• Regular gentle dusting will help maintain the surface of the
furniture. Always use a nonabrasive, lint free cloth.

• When cleaning or lightly buffing, move the cloth in the direction
of the wood grain.

• When necessary, a non-abrasive, lint-free cloth slightly
dampened in warm, clean water can be used to carefully remove
dirt. In extreme cases, warm soapy water or a mild washing­up liquid / water solution can be used. However, avoid pooling
water. The furniture must be immediately dried with a clean, dry,
non-abrasive, lint free cloth. Either dab the moist areas with a
cloth or move it in the direction of the grain.

• All spillages must be removed immediately. Water or any
moisture must not be allowed to settle on the surface as this
may penetrate the oil finish and result in a ‘watermark’ within the
wood.

• Do not use neat, strong cleaning fluids or abrasive materials as
these may affect the surface coating or wood beneath and result
in an uneven, patchy finish.

• Do not use silicon, oil based or wax polishes as these may leave
an uneven surface residue which will discolour the wood finish
and may result in further damage.

• If attempting to clean a product using anything other than a
dusting cloth or with cleaning products, it is recommended that
the process is first trialled in a small, discreet area to ensure no
damage or discolouration occurs.

• Though more durable than veneered products, solid wood
furniture should be positioned to avoid direct sunlight as this
may bleach the wood and change its colouring / shading
unevenly.

• Avoid direct sunlight, radiators, humidifiers, fireplaces or
positions where there are successive changes in temperature
that may affect the wood’s moisture content and result in uneven
warping of the wood components.

• It is recommended that coasters are used with extremely hot,
cold or damp objects rather than placing them directly on to
the GD10 surfaces. However, anything left on the surface for a
considerable amount of time may result in permanent shadowing
beneath due to the affect of both natural and artificial light
bleaching the wood.

• A periodic re-application of the Tung oil is recommended to
refresh the look of your GD10 product and maintain its durability.

Alternative oils, such as ‘Linseed’ could be used, however, Tung
oil resists liquids and is less susceptible to mould than other oils.
Also, Tung oil completely dries, leaving clean surfaces whilst
other oils never fully harden and transfer a residue on to clothing.

• GD10 products have been designed for assembly on site.
As such, it is recommended that the assembly fittings are
periodically checked and re-tightened, as necessary.

GD10 CARE & MAINTENANCE

GD10 products are manufactured using engineered solid wood oak for consistency of strength
and dimensions. Pre-machined staves are finger-jointed and laminated together using water­based adhesives and resulting in the distinct ‘block board’ appearance. Being manufactured
from a naturally occurring material means that each piece is unique, and no two pieces will be
the same in depth and shade of colour or grain detail. As part of the manufacturing process,
GD10 products are finished by successive coats of Tung oil. This is a naturally occurring
oil which is produced from the seeds of the Tung tree, which when applied results in a near
transparent coat which hardens upon exposure to air and deepens; enhancing the shades
within the wood grain. This coating helps to resist liquid ingress and staining, as well as
abrasion caused by dirt in the normal office environment, however, it is not impervious, like a
lacquered finish. To ensure your products are maintained to the standard in which they were
installed, it will be necessary to follow a few simple steps: