French polishing brings depth, warmth and clarity to timber by building fine layers of shellac that enhance the natural figure of the wood. Our specialists prepare the surface, revive the grain and apply hand-rubbed coats to achieve the desired sheen from soft satin to mirror gloss. Doors, staircases, panelling, bespoke joinery and sash windows are finished to look rich and authentic, with careful edging and clean transitions at ironmongery and glazing. We also offer specialist window polishing to restore glass surfaces to a clear, flawless finish alongside surrounding joinery. Where colour correction is needed, stains and glazes are blended for an even tone that respects the timber’s character. The result is a refined, durable finish that suits heritage restoration and premium contemporary interiors alike.
Comprehensive French polishing and repair services
French polishing is a time-honoured technique that restores wood to a rich, glossy finish. Our craftsmen apply layers of shellac by hand, creating depth, warmth and clarity that enhances natural grain and elevates fine interiors. This process is ideal for staircases, doors, panelling and bespoke joinery where premium finishes are required.
Veneer and Laminate Repairs
Veneer and Laminate Repairs
Modern interiors often feature veneer and laminate elements that demand expert care. Our team provides specialist repairs to chips, cracks and peeling layers, ensuring surfaces regain their strength and appearance. By carefully colour-matching and refinishing, we make damage virtually invisible, extending the lifespan of furniture and fitted joinery in both homes and commercial spaces.
On-Site Surface Repairs
On-Site Surface Repairs
Daily use leaves knocks, scratches and edge breaks on already installed elements. Working in live interiors, our mobile team carries out on-site repairs to installed doors, windows and fitted furniture using micro-abrasives, hard-wax and shellac burn-ins, toners and precise colour blending so damage disappears without removal or replacement.
Precision Colour Matching
Precision Colour Matching
Consistent colour is critical when blending new work into existing fit-out. We test dyes, stains and glazes, adjust undertones and build colour with tinted lacquers to match hue, value and sheen with precision across natural timber, dyed veneers and aged finishes. The result is continuity from panel to panel, even under varied lighting.
Glass Window Polishing
Glass Window Polishing
Site works can leave glazing marked by scuffs, limescale and light scratches. We machine polish using graded abrasives and cerium oxide. Frames and seals are masked, and speed, heat and pressure are controlled to clear defects without optical distortion. Edges are finished cleanly, residues removed, and the panes left clear, uniform and handover-ready.
Joinery and Surface Finishing
Joinery and Surface Finishing
High-contact joinery deserves finishes that look refined and hold up to daily use. We French polish doors, frames and panelling in situ, refining edges and sightlines so tone, grain and sheen read consistently across leaves, frames and architraves. Precise colour matching and careful work around hinges and ironmongery keep lines crisp and details clean. The result is a quiet, even finish that elevates the joinery without drawing attention to the repair.
Let’s Restore the Finish
Contact us today to discuss your French polishing or repair needs with Nora Building.