Traditional French Polishing & Surface Revitalisation Kent
Why Choose Foxborough for Your French Polishing?
40+ Years of Master Craftsmanship: You deal directly with Mike and Steven. Your furniture is treated by experienced craftsmen who understand historic timbers, not outsourced or rushed.
Custom Shading & Era Colour Matching: We don't use a one-size-fits-all clear coat. We analyze your piece’s specific era and wood type, using different custom-blended shades of traditional French polish to achieve an exact, sympathetic colour match.
Standout Multi-Layered Finish: True French polishing cannot be cutting-edge or sprayed. We build up dozens of ultra-thin layers of hand-applied shellac over time, giving the wood a premium, deep luster and standout feel that modern finishes cannot replicate.
Sympathetic Mark & Damage Removal: From deep white heat rings on dining tables to surface scratches, we specialise in drawing out defects and blending the repair flawlessly into the surrounding original patina without aggressive, unnecessary stripping.
Free Collection & Delivery On All Restoration Projects Within 25 Miles
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Two Man Deliveries For All Furniture
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Free Collection & Delivery On All Restoration Projects Within 25 Miles 〰️ Two Man Deliveries For All Furniture 〰️
“Absolutely wonderful job restoring our furniture after a previously botched French polish. These guys were so helpful and friendly, couldn't have asked for better - I would highly recommend!”
Sian McIntosh - 2026Free Estimates & Expert Consultation with Steven
For all restoration and repair projects, Steven Marfurt is your direct point of contact. With over 40 years of experience in antique furniture restoration, Steven provides expert insight into the history, value, and structural needs of your pieces.
Fast Remote Quotes: Send a photo via text or email for an immediate rough estimate.
Professional Assessment: Steven offers in-person evaluations to provide a fixed quote and advise on the best restoration options.
Valuation Advice: We provide honest advice on the piece's market value, helping you decide if a full restoration is the right investment.
Local Collection & Delivery: We serve the whole of East Kent, including Sandwich, Deal, Canterbury, and the Isle of Thanet. We can generally collect your items for restoration on the same day as the assessment.
Get In Touch.
To help us provide the most accurate estimate, please Attach A Photo and describe your furniture and the areas needing attention as best as possible. Mike or Steven will review your enquiry and get back to you as soon as possible.