Reclaimed Wine Barrel Oak Wood Products Care

Our reclaimed wine barrel oak wood is a prime oak wood from plantation woodland in France and US which have been managed for more than a hundred years.

Our reclaimed wine barrels oak staves will benefit from regular maintenance to keep it in prime condition. If it is not done, the oak wood may become dry and lose its deep color.

Oak Wood changes shape due to variations in humidity and temperature. These cause the wood to swell or shrink, and therefore some unevenness and small cracks may occur.

Knots are completely natural and are not considered to be a defect - Sapwood in oak (light streaks or areas which are the part of the tree which transports nutrients) is also completely natural and is not considered to be a defect, but in our recycled oak wood products would not a concern because most of the wood are clear oak and no sap wood used.

Regardless if the oak wooden display product is oiled, soap treated or lacquered, it can become scratched if treated carelessly and caution must be taken regarding grime, grease and liquids. The advantage of oiled or soap-treaded wooden furniture is that it can quite easily be restored to its original condition. Use only special furniture oil for oak.

Avoid exposing the wooden furniture to excessive heat (for example a radiator) or direct sunlight as this can cause cracking and deterioration of the color. Wooden furniture must always be protected from warm objects, strong cleaning agents and water. Strongly colored liquids such as coffee, tea or red wine should be wiped up immediately. Any spills should be wiped up immediately with a damp cloth. Never put hot dishes directly onto wooden surfaces.

Take care when moving furniture and never drag the pieces across the floor as this will cause damage to the joints. As the furniture is new and has been closed since manufacturing, we recommend to leave in the open for 24 hours to allow the oil to dry completely and the residual odor from the oil to dissipate.