Shellac is an animal product, which comes from an insect after it has feed on certain types of trees in India and Southern Asia.

By French Polishing an item the beauty, distinction and figure of various timbers are brought out and shown to their best advantage or brought back to life by Sheridan Brown and his specialist team.

The French Polishing process is lengthy and repetitive with the finish being obtained by a combination of different rubbing motions.  The thin coats of shellac are built up using a "rubber" or pad of wadding wrapped in cotton.  The resultant glossy surface may be left as it is or dulled of and waxed to give a pleasant hand finished satin finish. 

Without proper care and maintenance a French Polished finish, just like any other finish, can deteriorate over time.  Why don't you talk to Sheridan Brown and his team about the best way to care for your French polished or antique furniture?

With our years of experience, we can guide you on whether the finish and lustre can be brought back to life or your piece needs to be re-polished.