French Polishing

Restored antique chest of drawers with brass handles

French Polishing

is a wood finishing technique that protects the wood and brings out the natural beauty in the wood. Shellac is applied by hand using a rubbing pad. This process is repeated over and over so that you are left with a rich finish. At Hopper and Wheatley Restorations, we have over 20 years of experience delivering flawless French polished finishes for both domestic and commercial clients.

French polished mahogany radiator cover and sideboard

Polished timber staircase with lit treads

French polished timber reception counter

As a provider of high quality, specialist joinery solutions we need a reliable, competent polisher that matches our ethos - that's why we've used Hopper & Wheatley for the last 10 years! If you need a friendly, "can-do" attitude and a dependable, professional service, look no further.

- James Hunt, Raymond Good joiners

Curved staircase handrail seen from above

French polishing a staircase handrail by hand

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French Polishing

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