Dining Table Restoration London

A scratch doesn’t have to mean replacement

Nor does a faded finish, a water mark, or years of wear. In most cases, we can restore your table to a finish that surpasses its original condition.

You've been looking at that mark for months. Maybe years. You've tried furniture polish, DIY kits, covering it with a tablecloth. Nothing worked. Now you're wondering if it's time to buy a new table. Don't.

Here's why: If your table fits your space, it's worth restoring. Replacing a solid oak dining table costs £1,000s — and the quality of new tables isn't what it used to be. When we restore your table, two craftsmen dedicate an entire day to the surface. Hand sanding. Precision application. Multiple coats built up slowly for depth and durability.

The result? A finish better than the day you bought it. Better than you could buy new today.

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Third-generation French polishers restoring dining tables across London since 2015.

How we restore your table

Most tables completed in 1 day and in your home

We provide a comprehensive restoration service that goes beyond simple repairs. By completely stripping back the aged, damaged, and failing finish, we reveal the natural beauty of the timber before applying a specialist, high-durability coating. The result is a surface that looks showroom-new and is engineered to withstand the demands of modern life

STEP No.1

We remove all aged and failing finishes with a chemical stripper to reach the raw, healthy timber.

Precision Stripping

STEP No.2

Detailed sanding by hand and grain-leveling to ensure a perfectly smooth, uniform foundation.

Surface Preparation

STEP No.3

Application of a bespoke colour, if necessary, followed by coats of modern, specialist clear lacquers for a high-protective, beautiful finish.

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We provide an exact quote from photos before any work begins. No surprises, no hidden costs.

Our transformations

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Case Study 1: Modern Oak Renewal

The Problem: A family kitchen table with heavy surface fatigue, greying grain, burn marks and multiple water rings.

The Work: Complete strip-back to raw timber followed by a precision repolish in a clear, matte-satin finish.

The Result: The natural warmth of the oak is restored, protected by a heat-resistant, durable coating.

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Case Study 2: Mid-Century Teak Refresh

The Problem: A vintage teak table that had become parched, faded, and marked by years of sunlight exposure.

The Work: Chemically stripping the old finish and applying a deep, nourishing polish to hydrate the timber.

The Result: Restored golden-brown tones and a silky, liquid-resistant surface.

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Case Study 3: Grand Mahogany Restoration

The Problem: A large formal dining table with a failing traditional finish and significant surface abrasions.

The Work: Full surface renewal, removing the clouded old polish and applying a high-clarity, hard-wearing finish.

The Result: A prestigious, deep-toned finish that brings showroom elegance back to the dining room.

“After years of family meals, our oak table was covered in marks. The team removed every blemish and the new finish is beautiful. Outstanding work.”

—James & Emma R. - Chelsea ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Send us a photo and we'll give you an honest assessment and a clear price — usually within the hour. No obligation, no pressure.

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