To clean your new table top just use a damp sponge when regularly wiping it down. No heavy detergents are needed, do not use disinfecting wipes or anything containing bleach. Dish soap and other mild soaps with water is all that is needed. Do not use anything abrasive when wiping down the table. Soft cloth rags, paper towels, sponges.

All of our table tops are sealed to protect against spills. However, any liquid can eventually leave a mark or cause damage to the finish if left sitting too long without being wiped up.

Wood table tops are most sensitive to heat. Make sure to use trivets for serving dishes and avoid putting anything too hot directly on the wood as this can leave a white cloud in the finish.

One of the advantages of using solid wood over veneers and particle board is that solid wood can always be repaired, touched up or refinished. For the everyday nicks and dings that can happen to your table top it is recommended to use a furniture marker for small touch ups.

Wood changes over time as it continues to age and adjust to its environment. You can see movement around the joints of your table as the wood expands and contracts. Our tables are built to allow for this movement to help prevent things like splitting cracking, warping and cupping, as much as possible. However, all of these features occur naturally in wood. They are not defects and will not affect the structural integrity of your table if they do happen. If some checking happens, filling those cracks is easy with the tinted caulk that Restored Timbers will provide along with a video how to. The caulk is waterproof and maintains a certain amount flexibility to allow it to move with the wood over time. Many of our table tops have already had some checking in the wood that was filled when the table was originally finished. These rustic features are part of the appeal of using reclaimed wood and only enhance the look and feel that our customers are looking for.