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| • | Hand-made in the USA from a variety of already-felled, reclaimed, American trees |
| • | One-of-a-kind, none other exactly like it anywhere in the world |
| • | Provides direct contact with the organic beauty and healing power of Nature in the home |
| • | Functional art: a sculpture and a table |
| • | Time honored: 20-200 years old - count the rings on top to determine the age |
| • | Each piece air-cured for minimum of one and a half to three years before being sculpted, finished and released to market |
| • | Ecologically sound: 1) wood stump tables are reclaimed from already-felled American trees - no tree is ever cut to make a stump 2) these recycled stumps save dwindling landfill space and give a new lease on life to one of our most valuable natural resources 3) stumps are finished with earth-friendly sealers, stains, waxes and topcoats |
CARE OF A TREE STUMP TABLE
Eco-friendly stains, oils, waxes and water-based topcoats are used to finish the tables. Wax on top of wood oil or stain is the most common finish, which creates a more organic look and also allows for the re-application of wax to repair any marks, mars or scratches resulting from natural wear and tear. This may require a re-application of wax about once a year to restore the full beauty of the piece. The eco-friendly "Classic Wax" from Lustersheen is recommended. Use "Antique Pine: for natural finish; "Jacobean" for dark brown or black/brown finish; "Antique Mahogany" for mahogany finish; "Clear" for ebony finish. "Classic Wax" can be purchased on line at www.lustersheen.com. Follow manufacturers recommendations, which require a very thin coat to be quickly applied with a soft, cotton rag. Spread quickly over the surface of the wood, do not rub on. After drying, hand-buff with a clean, soft cotton rag. Another excellent method of buffing the finish is to use the Lustersheen "Burnisher Brush", which can be attached to any hand-held drill.
Water-based, clearcoat is used exclusively on the bleached/clearcoat pieces, and for these, no extra care is ever required.
The bottom of every stump is sealed and self-leveling sliders are installed. These sliders can be screwed in or out to adjust for an uneven floor. These sliders should be adjusted to allow for natural air-flow clearance beneath the stump of at least 1/4" on floors or carpets. The organic tree stump tables adjust to their environment. It is not wise to place a wood stump right next to a radiator or heater as this will draw too much moisture out too quickly which may cause excessive cracking. In extremely arid climates or in dry, winter interior heat, a humidifier is helpful. These simple considerations will guarantee lasting beauty and enjoyment from your tree stump table, direct from Mother Nature to you.
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