Furniture maintenance should conform to the wood, that is, the "temper" of the furniture: summer comes, it often rains, furniture should be placed in the window, so as not to be damp in the rainy weather, damage the surface, damage the cockroach. In the winter, every household in the north is heated, and people are very comfortable from the heating, but the furniture is far away from the heating, so as to avoid excessive shrinkage of the wood due to excessive temperature, resulting in cracking.
Many furniture are also afraid of the wind, especially the furniture with the face, such as tables, cabinets and other furniture, affected by the "dry shrinkage and swelling", blowing at the tuyere for a long time is easy to crack, warp.
Prevent the case from falling
There is a case called a shelf, which is very long, thick and heavy. Its case is not integral with the leg, but is detachable. The north is commonly known as "a piece of jade", and the south is called "stalk plate". It is popular in the late Qing Dynasty. People generally use it to put a cumbersome self-timer or mountain bonsai.
Because the items on the case are very bulky, the pressure on the case is very high. The two ends of the case are supported by the leg of the case, so it is not too difficult, but the middle of the case is suspended. If there is a long time, there is a danger of collapse. In order to avoid this phenomenon, the case should be turned over every other year or half a year, and the slightly curved face will be restored by changing the direction of the force.
Southern furniture painted to protect against moisture
Because the southern climate is humid, in order to prevent moisture, the surface of the furniture is basically covered with a thin layer of lacquer. Su Zuo furniture is characterized by lacquering both inside and outside, and it is protected inside and outside. Guangzuo furniture also wipes a layer of paint. Painting is difficult for the average person, so you can ask a professional to do it. Beijing-made hardwood furniture is not painted, only a layer of wax on the surface. Because the northern climate is dry, there is no need to paint, and after the wax is burned, the furniture will be repeatedly rubbed in the process of use, and the surface wax will seep into the wood, oxidize and produce a slurry. The surface of the furniture that has been formed into a pulp can not be boiled by boiling water, nor can it be stained with a very soluble liquid, such as gasoline, which would damage the patina.
How to maintain the desktop
There is a saying that is good: "The cold table can't make hot tea." This sentence can be said to conform to the wood, because the ambient temperature of the stored furniture can not be suddenly cooled. For example, furniture with stone surfaces (such as tables, screens, etc.) should not be placed outdoors in the winter, nor in the summer in the sun to avoid cracking.
The oil on the table can be wiped with alcohol. If there is no alcohol, it can be wiped with high-alcohol. This is a common method used by older Beijingers.
Keep dry and cope with the season
In areas where the seasons change significantly, the maintenance of furniture is extremely particular. For example, after the volatility, spring and autumn, etc., the climate will change from tide to dry or from dry to wet. The cabinet door should be opened and the drawers should be opened in time to make the furniture inside and outside synchronize with the wind, so as to avoid warping due to too dry or too wet.
However, when the wind is too cold, the furniture should not be exposed to the sun or the tuyere, and should be placed in a cool, dry place. Because excessive sunlight can damage the material of wooden furniture and cause cracking or warping of the wood, it is necessary to ensure that the ancient furniture is not exposed to sunlight while maintaining its moderate dryness.
Waxing makes the furniture shiny
If the furniture is used for a long time, the gloss will gradually disappear and affect the appearance. It should be noted that waxing should be carried out after the dust has been completely removed, otherwise wax spots will form or scratches will occur. When waxing, it is necessary to master the principle of shallow to deep, from point to surface, step by step, and evenly wax.
One of the methods passed down is to use walnut oil to brush furniture. In Shanxi, palm oil (7744, -186.00, -2.35%, bar) and peanut oil are also used. In fact, these methods are all wrong, because the wood is covered with grease, the grease is dense, and it will seep inside, thus changing the wood's refraction of light, making it less moisturized. The initiator of this oily atmosphere is furniture counterfeiters, who use oil to make furniture old. But as a furniture collector, this should be rejected.
Another method is to wax the wax, dry the wax on the surface of the furniture, then use a hot hair dryer to blow the wax into a liquid, brush it with a brown brush, wait for it to cool and solidify, and then use a wood chip or bamboo to surface Remove the floating wax, and finally use a brown brush and cloth to "shake" and polish. This is a more professional and difficult method. If you don't get it, you will make the patina a "new". It is not recommended for amateurs and novices to adopt.
Respond to loose loose parts of furniture
If you encounter loose parts in the furniture, don't be nervous. In fact, the more furniture made of high-quality wood, the more likely it is. Try using a toothpick, white glue or cardboard to tuck it and tighten it. Never use 502 to stick it.
If the parts of the furniture fall off (such as a drawer ring, etc.), the most important thing to note is that the part that is detached is protected, and the jargon is called "the dead body is inseparable." This detached part can be tied to the furniture with the same color of yarn. If the furniture is too loose, you can use a rope to tie it or put it in a sack, and then ask the expert to repair it. Never use a chemical product such as tape to bond it to avoid mishandling.
Dust off with a soft cotton cloth
Many furniture have carved parts or complicated hollow parts, which are especially easy to accumulate dust. Wipe with a soft cotton cloth, but remember two things:
First, you can't use towels. Because the hair of the towel is a small ring structure composed of wires, it will damage the carved, corner and fine cracks of the wood grain;
Second, you can not use a damp cloth. Wet cloth is the natural enemy of ancient furniture, it will bring about the drastic changes of the surface of the furniture, which is contrary to the principle of “compliance with woodâ€. When the moisture and dust in the wet cloth are mixed, it will form a granule. Once rubbed, the surface of the furniture will be damaged, which will damage the original patina of the furniture, and the furniture surface will be cracked in the future.
Reasonably placed maintenance furniture
There is also a certain relationship between furniture placement and maintenance. In the bungalow, the case, the cabinet, and the table should be kept at a distance of one centimeter from the wall, and should not be close to the wall. Because if it is too close, the moisture on the brick wall will erode the furniture, make the furniture damp, and damage the wax layer or patina on the furniture surface, thus damaging the wood.
Furniture with rattan drawers, do not put heavy objects and blunt objects, so as not to crush and scratch, nor to step on, especially in the dry season, the most vulnerable.
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