Our Mosaic, Stone and Marble tables and chairs are weather resistant, and designed for outdoor and indoor use.  They must however be first dried, and then stored away in the winter, as we do not guarantee them as being frost-proof.  We do not recommend garden furniture covers, as condensation can form under them, and they offer insufficient protection against severe frost. Any spillages should be removed without delay, to avoid possibility of staining.

TRAVERTINE MARBLE RANGE
Our Travertine Marble tables are made from natural stone; colours will vary, and no two tables will be alike. Natural stone does have slight pits and blemishes, and sometimes fissures which look like cracks.  These are part and parcel of natural stone, and are filled and polished. Such blemishes and colour variations are unavoidable, and do not constitute a fault. 

The Travertine Marble is adhered to an aluminium honeycomb sandwich, and although very strong, care must be exercised in their handling. Take care not to ‘cross the threads’ of the bolts when fixing the legs, and do not over-tighten the bolts.

Travertine marble is a porous material even when the surfaces and edges have been polished. Therefore be careful of acidic and spirit based products such as wine, fruits and perfume. Care should also be taken with oil based products such as olive and cooking oils as these may also stain if allowed to soak into the stone. All spillages should be wipe off as soon as possible. This type of staining is not covered by our guarantee. 

Travertine care & Lithofin method statement

NATURAL STONE & MOSAIC TABLES
Many of our tables (as described in the catalogue) have tops of natural riven stone.  Therefore, please expect the surface to be “riven!”  This adds to the natural beauty of the table, but if you are seeking a perfectly smooth and even surface, then please opt for one of our other styles.  Similarly, some of our tables have embossed features (as described) and it follows that these will not be perfectly flat! Natural stone varies in shade, and we cannot guarantee to colour match tables and chairs.

METAL
Many of our ranges are partially constructed of metal, be it aluminium, steel or cast iron. Those living in coastal regions will be aware that sea spray and salt air play havoc with most metals, and although our furniture is weather and rust resistant, we offer no guarantee against corrosion by sea air.  If you live near the sea, you would be better advised to consider one of our aluminium or hardwood ranges.  (Although these will not rust, they may still discolour.) 

CAST IRON & STEEL
Cast iron and steel will rust if the protective surface is damaged in any way.  Our cast iron and steel products undergo many rust inhibiting processes so that the product will look good for some time, before repainting becomes necessary.  It is however possible that minor damage to the powder-coat finish can occur during assembly, or, despite our superior packaging, it is even conceivable that slight chips can be caused during transit.  These tiny chip marks will show signs of rust on exposure to moisture, but a small dab of touch-up paint will cure them, and further ‘touching-up’ will not be necessary unless the finish becomes accidentally damaged again.  These minor blemishes are often unavoidable, and we do not consider products showing minor rust spots to be faulty.  Our Consumer Services department will be happy to provide a small pot of touch-up paint. 

HOME-ASSEMBLY
Many of our self-assembly furniture ranges use aluminium components and / or solid brass fixings (non-rust).  However, aluminium and brass are soft metals, and it is easy to strip threads, or snap bolts if over tightened.  We strongly recommend the use of a hand spanner for assembly, as opposed to a socket set. 

HARDWOOD PRODUCTS
Timber used on our Hardwood Range is kiln dried Acacia.  Our cast iron Benches have slats of Oak or Ash.  However, timber is a natural resource, and without ongoing maintenance, will deteriorate on exposure to the elements.  Our recommendation is that although the timber has already been treated, it should be given a further application of teak oil or hardwood protector on assembly, and then periodically.  Even with careful maintenance, small cracks or splits can appear, and the grain can lift at any time, causing slight roughness.  Although this should not affect the strength of the wood, we suggest that the timber is allowed to dry thoroughly and is then lightly sanded with glass-paper before receiving an application of teak oil. Before placing hardwood products (including cast iron benches) on the patio, we suggest they are stood on the lawn and ‘hosed off’ to remove any excess oil, which could stain light coloured surfaces.  

DURA-WEATHER WICKER
Many of our ranges use “Dura-Wicker.”  This is a tough, resin-based weather-resistant material, and on most of our products, it has variegated shading, which serves only to heighten the effect of being “the real thing!”  The Wicker is easy to clean, using warm soapy water, rinsed off with plain water. Avoid damage by sharp objects.  If the “tail” of the wicker should at any time come free, it can be secured with adhesive. 

TEXTILENE
The “Thornton” chair has Textilene upholstery which is shower-proof;  please take care not to damage it with sharp objects.

Our Furniture Ranges are designed for domestic use, and we give

no Warranty for Commercial or Catering use.

In the event of a problem, our policy is to supply a replacement

component, not the entire product or suite.