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Product Spotlight – Restoring Polish Waxes are becoming more popular as they offer a beautiful, subtle natural finish – distinct from some of the harsher synthetic finishes that are available. They are also repairable, unlike a lacquer finish. The initial effort is a one-off process, which you can simply maintain if the finish becomes dull or dry. Gilly’s Restoring Polish is a soft, easy to apply beeswax-based wax, designed to deeply nourish raw/dry timber. It can be used on its own or as part of our three-step waxing process. Restoring Polish (Clear) does not colour the timber but dries clear....

Our Top 7 Favourite Timbers Knowing your timber can be challenging, so we've put together our favourites for you to take the confusion out of your next build or DIY project.  Whether you are planning a new build, renovating or onto your next DIY project - the timber world, is large a very very large world and if your anything like me, it can be extremely overwhelming.  ASH:  Ash is a white-to-pale brown-coloured wood with a straight, attractive grain, and the timber is hard and heavy with good strength properties. It's easy to work, commonly used in furniture production with its...

Surface Scratches Our Scratch Cover for Furniture and Floors has long been part of the Gilly’s range of furniture care products. In many instances, furniture or floors don’t need to be fully restored – they just need a little spruce up. Regular use for all floors and furniture, no matter how carefully we protect them, can result in scuffs and scratches that are unsightly. Provided the damage is on the surface of the timber (damage to the waxed/oiled/lacquered finish), our Scratch Cover is a wonderful way to blend and cover the blemishes.   Using a lint-free cloth (our bamboo polishing...

Launched in 1980 by duo Roslyn and Bruce Edwards, this amazing store is packed to the rafters with beautifully restored (and over 400 unrestored) beds along with an excellent range of antique furniture. Master craftsman Bruce painstakingly restores every aspect of each bed, rejuvenating them to their former glory. Roslyn and Bruce have over 37 years’ experience and 3,500 restorations under their 'business belt'. From cast iron and brass through to Federation timber and antique timber beds, Antique Bed Specialists are truly that. Roslyn Nor, half of the team, has a vast knowledge of antiques in general. With 38 years’ experience...