Care instructions for tables
Our tables are built to be used for a long time. With proper care and regular maintenance, both material, function, and feel can be preserved for many years – even in environments with heavy wear. Here you’ll find advice for our various surface materials, bases, and constructions.
If a table over time needs to be repaired, updated, or adapted for a new environment, we offer both spare parts and refurbishment at our factory in Tibro. Many components, such as tabletops, legs, and fittings, can be replaced or renewed to extend the furniture’s lifespan.
Care gives your furniture a long life
Thick veneer and wood surfaces
Wood is a living material that is affected by seasonal changes in temperature and humidity. Our tables are made with sandable thick veneer and solid-wood details so they can be maintained, repaired, and last a long time—even in high-wear environments.
During the first weeks, both the wood and the surface treatment continue to mature and cure. Therefore, be a little extra careful at first.
Daily care
Wipe the surface with a lightly damp cloth and always dry with a dry cloth afterward. If needed, use a mild solution of hand dish soap or soft soap: 1 part cleaner and 9 parts water.
Things to keep in mind
Avoid letting liquids remain on the surface for extended periods.
To avoid uneven color changes, the tabletop should be evenly exposed to light and not covered by objects for long periods.
Always use trivets or coasters for hot items such as coffee cups, tea lights, and pots.
Avoid:
- scouring cleaners
- strong solvents
- alkaline cleaners
- abrasive sponges
Hardwax-oiled surface
A hardwax-oiled surface gives the wood a natural feel and a protective finish that can be maintained over time. For tougher stains: dab gently with a soap solution—do not rub, as it can create glossy patches. To maintain protection, we recommend applying a new coat of hardwax when needed, or about once a year.
We recommend: OSMO Hardwax Oil 3062.
Lacquered surface
The lacquer seals the wood surface and creates a durable protective layer. Always wipe up spills immediately to avoid stains or water marks.
After 10 years
Because we use thick veneer, the tabletop can be sanded and given a new surface treatment.
All our tables are also built with a birch plywood core, making it possible to rebuild the table over time. For example, a rectangular tabletop can be reshaped into a round one or reduced in size for continued use in new environments.
If you need help, we offer refurbishment at our factory in Tibro.
Linoleum
Furniture Linoleum, also called Desktop Linoleum, is a natural surface material with a warm, tactile feel. The material is sound-dampening, antistatic, and comfortable to work at.
Linoleum is a living material that continues to cure after production. Therefore, the surface is extra sensitive at first.
We do not lacquer our linoleum surfaces because lacquer impairs several of the material's natural properties.
Daily care
Wipe the surface with a lightly damp microfiber cloth or soft cloth.
If needed, use:
- pH-neutral cleaner
- gall soap
- soft soap
- Always dry with a dry cloth afterward.
Things to keep in mind
Linoleum is sensitive to prolonged moisture. Therefore, always wipe up spills immediately to avoid stains or water marks.
Avoid:
- strong alkaline cleaners
- abrasive cleaning products
- excessive moisture
- Do not drag hard objects across the surface.
Maintenance over time
To maintain protection and sheen, we recommend maintenance with transparent hardwax when needed, or about once a year.
We recommend: OSMO Hardwax Oil.
After 10 years
Desktop Linoleum can be refurbished and in some cases sanded in a similar way to wood surfaces. Since our tables are built with a birch plywood core, the tabletop can also be reshaped to a new size or form for continued use.
If you need help, we offer refurbishment at our factory in Tibro.
High-pressure laminate
HPL is a durable and easy-care surface material developed for high-wear environments and frequent cleaning.
The material is impact-resistant, water-resistant, and resistant to many chemicals, making it suitable for schools, restaurants, and other public environments.
Daily care
Wipe the surface with lukewarm water and a soft cloth.
If needed, use:
- mild hand dish soap
- pH-neutral cleaner
For ingrained stains, a dish brush can be used carefully.
Things to keep in mind
Wipe up colored liquids as quickly as possible.
Avoid:
- abrasive cleaners
- steel wool
- hard scrubbing tools
Maintenance over time
High-pressure laminate normally requires no periodic maintenance.
After 10 years
If the laminate's hard surface is damaged, the material cannot be repaired in the same way as wood or linoleum.
If the damage is near the edge, the tabletop can in some cases be re-routed or reduced in size through refurbishment.
We are happy to help via our refurbishment service.
Nanolaminate
Fenix is a super-matte nanolaminate with a silky-smooth feel and very low light reflection.
The non-porous surface makes the material resistant to fingerprints, dirt, and bacteria, making it especially suitable for environments with high hygiene requirements.
Daily care
Wipe the surface with lukewarm water and a soft cloth.
If needed, use:
- mild hand dish soap
- pH-neutral cleaner
Things to keep in mind
Avoid:
- abrasive cleaners
- hard scrubbing tools
- steel wool
Wipe up colored liquids immediately.
Maintenance over time
Fenix normally requires no periodic maintenance.
After 10 years
If the hard surface is damaged, the material cannot be repaired in the same way as wood or linoleum.
For damage near the edge, the tabletop can sometimes be re-routed or reduced in size through refurbishment. We are happy to help via our refurbishment service.
Edges
Kayar is a durable surface material made of rubber and coconut fiber, developed for public environments.
The material has sound-dampening properties and a lively appearance where the coconut fibers give each table a unique character.
Daily care
Wipe the surface with a lightly damp cloth.
If needed, use a neutral or mildly alkaline cleaner: pH 7–8.
Always dry the surface afterward.
Things to keep in mind
Remove spills and stains immediately to prevent them from migrating down into the material.
Use only cleaning agents approved for rubber surfaces.
Maintenance over time
Kayar normally requires limited maintenance but benefits from regular cleaning.
After 10 years
Kayar cannot be sanded like wood or linoleum.
However, since the tabletop is built with a birch plywood core, the table can be reshaped or adapted for continued use.
We are happy to help via our refurbishment service.
Bases & frames
Wood table legs & table frames
Wood is a living material that is affected by temperature, humidity, and how the table is used over time. Our wooden table legs and frames are made to age beautifully and to be used for a long time, even in public environments with high wear.
Just like the tabletop, both the wood and the surface treatment continue to mature during the initial period. Minor movement in the material is therefore natural and part of the wood’s character.
Daily care
Wipe wooden bases with a slightly damp cloth and always wipe dry.
If needed, use:
- mild soap solution
- hand dishwashing liquid diluted in water
- pH-neutral cleaner
Things to keep in mind
Always wipe up moisture and spills as quickly as possible, especially around fasteners and fittings.
Avoid:
- strong alkaline cleaners
- solvents
- scouring agents
- abrasive sponges
In environments where tables are moved often, we recommend checking screws and fasteners regularly and retightening them as needed.
Also check furniture glides periodically. Worn glides can affect both stability and the floor.
Maintenance over time
Hardwax-oiled or oiled wooden bases can, if needed, be maintained with a new surface treatment to preserve the wood’s protection and sheen over time.
Lacquered bases normally require only regular cleaning.
After 10 years
Our table legs and wooden frames can be refurbished, refinished, or combined with new tabletops for continued use in new environments.
Because our tables are designed for disassembly, many spare parts are also available, such as:
- table legs
- fittings
- glides
- fasteners
Common questions about table care
Here we have gathered common questions about our tables, surface materials, and how the furniture can be maintained over time. Proper care not only extends the life of the furniture—it also helps the materials age in a beautiful and dignified way. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, you’re always welcome to contact us.
Yes. Our tables with thick veneer can be sanded. Linoleum can also, in many cases, be sanded and given a new surface treatment. Contact us if you would like more detailed advice.
A scratch is usually not as deep as you think at first glance. You can always try rubbing a walnut into the scratch, then wipe with a damp cloth.
Our best tip is to lather gall soap in warm water, and use a fiber cloth to wipe the surface with the gall soap. Dry with a clean cloth. Remember to use an uncolored fiber cloth. If the stains are very difficult, you can also try rubbing with a stain-removing sponge together with the gall soap.
Linoleum is best cleaned with a slightly damp microfiber cloth and a mild pH-neutral cleaner, such as soft soap or gall soap. Always wipe the surface dry afterward to avoid water marks. Avoid strongly alkaline cleaners and excessive moisture.
It depends on use and environment, but in general we recommend maintenance with a new layer of hardwax about once a year or as needed to maintain protection and sheen in the wood surface.
Yes. Linoleum is a natural material and sensitive to prolonged moisture. Spills and water should therefore always be wiped up immediately to reduce the risk of stains or water marks.
Yes. Many of our tables are designed for disassembly and a long service life, which means that spare parts such as table legs, fittings, glides, and tabletops are available for many models.
In public environments, tables are subjected to movement and load every day. Regularly checking and retightening screws and fasteners helps maintain stability and extend the furniture’s lifespan.
Yes. Our wooden tables are designed for refurbishment and can be given new life through sanding, new surface treatment, replacement of components, or rebuilding to a new size or shape. We can also help regardless of brand through our refurbishment service.
Avoid:
- strong alkaline cleaners
- scouring agents
- solvents
- abrasive sponges
- steel wool
These products can damage the finish and material over time.
Our tables are developed for long-term use, and many models are used for decades with proper care and maintenance. Through refurbishment, spare parts, and the possibility of rebuilding, the furniture can continue to be used long after the surface has acquired natural wear.
Ask us anything about surface materials
We manufacture furniture with the ambition that it will have a long life; with your care and maintenance of the furniture, together we help create a more circular furniture industry.