CARING FOR YOUR OAK PEWS
Because of its strength, texture, and beautiful grain patterns, oak wood is a popular type of wood derived from oak trees, it is often used for a wide variety of church furniture.
Oak is a hardwood, so it doesn’t scratch or damage easily. However, it is still a natural material and must be cared for in the proper manner to preserve its beauty.
Oak Church Furniture - General Care
Your oak furniture may suffer wear and tear over time. Don’t panic! There are several methods to keep this to a minimum and ensure that your furniture stays beautiful for years to come.
Here are 5 tips:
1. Our skin aging is similar to how too much sunlight affects oak, keep your furniture away from direct sunlight.
2. Wooden materials can split if the fibers shrink as a result of direct heat. When choosing the placement of your oak piece of furniture, make sure it has adequate ventilation. If it is near a wall, leave a gap between the wall and the back of the piece to allow air to flow through. This keeps the temperature stable and helps preserve the longevity of the oak. This also applies if the furniture is near a heat source such as a fire or radiator.
3. It is important to place protective felt under the feet if you are placing your furniture on a solid wood floor. Not only will this protect your floor, but also the base of the foot on your church furniture.
4. It is important to place protective felt under the feet if you are placing your furniture on a solid wood floor. Not only will this protect your floor, but also the base of the foot on your church furniture.
5. Waxing or polishing oak furniture does not make it hard to clean. If the wood is sealed and finished, you can usually wipe it down and it will be fine. Once it’s wet, you must ensure it has dried properly to prevent rot. This is why waxing the furniture is one of the most important steps in caring for it..
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