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French-polish furniture.
Traditional shellac French polishing — for antique tables, bureaux and chairs.
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Bloom
A milky white cloudiness caused by moisture being trapped under the polish during application.
Heat Marks
White rings caused by hot mugs or plates; shellac has low heat resistance.
Crackle
Fine lines appearing in the finish if the layers were applied too thickly or the environment is too dry.
Sticky Finish
Usually caused by using old shellac or failing to "spirit off" the lubricating oil correctly.
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Cost range
By job type
Inc. VAT · 2026
Source: NMT quotes
Source: NMT quotes
Small Coffee TableIncludes minor scratch repairs.
£250–£450
Dining Table (6-seater)Top surface only; legs add 20-30%.
£650–£1.2k
Sideboard / BureauVaries by complexity of carvings.
£450–£950
Set of 4 Dining ChairsAssumes standard ladder or slat backs.
£350–£600
Minimum Call-out/Small RepairFor onsite scratch or heat mark removal.
£120–£180
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