The use of traditional techniques does not limit the finish to a traditional one; many of our customers have benefited from our services to achieve extremely modern and contemporary wood finishes. The traditional techniques we use do, however, ensure a finish far superior to many of the modern ones now available.

In saying this, we understand that, as with any art, it is important to evolve the techniques - we are not caught up with tradition for its own sake, but rather keep traditional techniques as our base and incorporate new techniques and materials as and when we see fit.

Note though that sometimes the type of finish is something that cannot or should not be changed. For instance a finish that is modern and in need of repair, usually requires modern materials to fix it, likewise, to repair an antique with modern materials, using modern techniques, would likely ruin the item.

So why can't a person, unskilled in wood finishing, simply buy the right materials and apply them themselves?