maintenance Solid Timber Furniture has a distinctive edge over veneer furniture. Hardness and resistance to wear and tear are a strong point, meaning that it is both durable and easy to maintain for the investor or commercial market. Solid timber provides great strength and is easily repaired should accidents occur. If the surface is scratched you will find more of the same quality material underneath, unlike veneer furniture. Below are suggestions on how to repair and maintain your Oztrade Imports furniture: OILED FURNITURE :: requires a light application of good quality beeswax every 12 months for indoor items or timber oil every 3 months if outdoors. If slight damage occurs (dints, scratches) the item can be lightly sanded and then waxed / oiled. LACQUERED FURNITURE :: coloured furniture oil can be used to refresh the colour of your furniture, protect, nourish, and also to polish out light surface scratching (example – Marveer is readily available at the hardware store). Coloured timber putty sticks can be used to fill in large dints and scratches. If sanding is required, a new application of lacquer should be applied afterwards to protect the furniture and replace colour loss. Furniture touch up pens are the simplest and fastest way to cover scratches, and can be found at most hardware stores and art supply shops.