FAQs
How
does it work?
I visit the customer to meet them and get a feel for what they require.
I advise them on what I think will work best. I take measurements and
go away and work out a quote. If the customer is happy to go ahead, I
give them a start date, which is always accurate and put them in the diary.
I only ever work on one job at a time. The payment of a deposit of 50%
is required after measuring; the remaining balance is due on the day of
installation.
Do we have to be here when you fit the job?
No. Most of my customers work. After I have made the furniture, which
is all done in the workshop, I arrange a time to collect a key.
Will there be much disruption when it comes to installation?
I am very experienced at working in people's houses and take care at all
times. If I am drilling walls etc, I always use dust sheets to ensure
minimum mess.
What types of wood do you work with?
I work in pine, and all the hardwoods, including oak, ash, beech, etc.
I also work in MDF, it that is what the customer requires.
What type of finish do you use?
I offer spray, oil and hand-painted finishes.
Spray finishes are sprayed on in the workshop, using water-based lacquer,
mixed with stains depending what look the customer wants to achieve. Normally
it is pine furniture which receives a spray finish.
Oil finish: generally I use oil finishes on hardwood furniture.
This is because oil tends to highlight the grain in hardwoods. This is
usually Danish or linseed oil.
Hand-painted finish: I often pre-paint furniture for customers.
This is all done with water-based eggshell and takes place in the workshop.