FAQ and Help

What areas do we cover?

Furniture Magic is based in the Leckhampton area of Cheltenham. We predominantly cover Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas of Worcestershire, Oxfordshire, Bristol and Bath.

 Spray finishes

Spray finishes are one of the most popular methods of finishing furniture in the industry. Here at Furniture Magic we use a range of high performance waterborne lacquers which are eco friendly and have a lower impact on the environment. Spray finishes tend to be used on high traffic areas as they are incredibly durable.

Oil finishes,

Oil and wax finishes are a great choice for many projects giving a natural appearance. It will bring out the natural beauty of the wood. However because the oil is in the wood rather than on it, it will require an element of maintenance to keep it in its best condition.

Shabby chic,

An eclectic style that mixes antique furniture with pastel colours. Shabby chic is often referred to as country chic or vintage chic. If you own a piece of furniture you would like transformed we can help. We use a range of different paints ranging from Annie Sloan, Earthborn and Fallow and Ball. We are always on the lookout for exciting new projects so please gives us a call.  

French polishing

French polishing is a technique used to protect and bring out the woods natural beauty. Thin layers of shellac are applied with either a polishing mop or by a rubber made up with wadding and wrapped in cotton.  

The technique was introduced in the 1700s but it wasn’t until the 18th century that the tenicique of using shellac was refined by the french hence the term french polishing.

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