Specialist French Polishers
and Finishers from Wheathills in Derby, have earned
an enviable reputation by recognising the important
relationship between period and materials. Working on
iconic pieces (see the Chippendale feature below and
the Brighton
Belle Restoration feature), and National landmarks
such as Lincoln Crown Court (see Restoration
Feature) Wheathills craftsmen have used their vast
array of antique polishing skills to produce museum-standard
finishes on every occasion.
Wheathills' ethos is
based upon providing clients with the best possible
service, which is the reason for having specialist teams
of French Polishers, Cabinet Makers, Traditional Upholsterers
and Marquetry Experts. We do not believe that any one
person can possibly be a master of all restoration techniques.
The Traditional French
Polishing methods we adopt today were originated around
the 1830's (coincidentally when the first Heldreich
started his furniture business). Prior to this, furniture
was normally finished by using a fascinating array of
local materials including earth pigments and root dyes
(used for colouring), whilst beeswax, resins and mead
were used for sealing and polishing.
To take your interest
in our French Polishing and Finishing services further
you are welcome to email us
info@wheathills.com or ring us on Derby (01332)
824819 , also please feel free to visit us at Wheathills
Farm, Brun Lane, Derby, DE22 4LY - please see our Contact
Page for a map. We offer a free, no-obligation inspection
of the items to be restored either in situ, or here
at Wheathills, a verbal quotation for restoration will
be offered followed with a written quotation a day or
so later.
A Video Showing
French Polish being applied and other Finishing techniques
