Heritage High Gloss Furniture Restoration Kit
£29.99
There is a particular sadness to a once proud dining table or sideboard that now sits with a flat, tired satin sheen. The shape is right, the timber is beautiful, the history is there, but the surface has lost that quiet, liquid gloss that makes old furniture feel alive. You know it deserves better, yet the idea of stripping it back to bare wood feels brutal and wrong. The Heritage High Gloss Furniture Restoration Kit exists for exactly that moment.
The London Finish, Not A Strip And Recoat
Using a traditional blend of ultra fine glazing powder, non drying oil and a dense felt block, this system lets you re awaken the original varnish or shellac in place. You polish, rather than punish. The finish is slowly glazed to a deeper, mirror like lustre while the patina, colour and small marks of age remain intact. It looks refreshed, not replaced.
For Pieces That Deserve Better
Ideal for antique tables, bureaus, sideboards and heirloom pieces with dull but sound finishes, this kit is for people who would rather preserve than renovate. Clear, repeatable steps, a forgiving process and an end result that feels like a professional hand finish, achieved in your own home.
Antique furniture deserves more than harsh sanding or aggressive modern polishes. The Heritage High Gloss Furniture Restoration Kit is a traditional, non abrasive restoration system designed to transform a tired satin or dull varnish into a deep, mirror like gloss without stripping or damaging the original finish. This is the true “London Finish” method, trusted by heritage restorers, cabinet makers and collectors who understand that the value of antique wood lies in preserving the original surface, not replacing it.
This kit uses time honoured materials, natural friction and controlled glazing to re awaken surface sheen. The gentle combination of ultra fine rottenstone powder, paraffin based lubricant and a dense felt rubbing block allows the user to refine the finish gradually until it glows with clarity and depth. No sanding. No chemical stripping. No loss of patina or colour. Just a traditional craftsman’s approach that respects the history of the piece.
What it does
- Restores dull varnish, shellac or French polished surfaces to a high gloss finish
- Removes micro haze, light surface scratches and worn areas without stripping
- Creates a deep, hand polished shine using a traditional glazing method
- Preserves patina, colour, grain detail and antique character
Why it works
- Rottenstone glazing powder provides ultra fine controlled abrasion for finishing work
- Paraffin oil keeps the slurry wet and workable, preventing streaks or burn through
- Dense wool felt block distributes pressure evenly for consistent polishing
- Technique relies on gradual refinement and natural friction instead of aggressive sanding
Kit Contents
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1 x 100g Tin of Heritage Glazing Powder
High purity rottenstone powder, 200 to 250 mesh, supplied in a vintage style aluminium screw top tin. -
1 x 100ml Bottle of Restoration Lubricant
Premium paraffin oil that stays wet throughout use for maximum control and safety. -
1 x Artisan Felt Rubbing Block
High density compressed wool felt block (approx 100mm x 70mm x 10mm) for smooth, even polishing passes. -
2 x Cotton Application Cloths
Unbleached cotton stockinette for applying powder, oil and final finishing.
Where to use it
- Antique furniture in need of gloss revival
- Varnished, French polished or shellac coated surfaces
- Table tops, bureau lids, cabinets, drawers and decorative panels
- Any piece where preserving the original finish is essential
Not suitable for raw wood or painted surfaces. Designed only for existing clear finishes.
Who it is for
- Antique collectors seeking authentic, respectful restoration
- Cabinet makers and furniture restorers who value traditional techniques
- DIY users wanting an easy method for high gloss finishing without sanding
- Anyone restoring heirloom furniture, vintage pieces or period interiors
How it works
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Prepare the surface
Clean lightly with a dry cloth to remove dust. Do not sand or strip. -
Create the glazing slurry
Sprinkle a small amount of rottenstone on the surface and apply a few drops of Restoration Lubricant. -
Polish with the felt block
Use controlled circular or figure eight motions, allowing the slurry to refine the surface gradually. -
Re apply as needed
Add more powder or oil as required. The non drying lubricant maintains a perfect working consistency. -
Final finish
Wipe clean with a cotton cloth, then buff lightly to reveal a deep, mirror like gloss.
Why this version
- Authentic heritage materials for true traditional finishing
- Non aggressive method avoids damaging antique surfaces
- Kit provides everything required for a classic high gloss “London Finish”
- Preserves surface integrity while enhancing natural beauty
The Heritage High Gloss Furniture Restoration Kit gives you a trusted craftsman’s method for reviving antique wood with elegance and precision. No stripping. No sanding. Just a traditional high gloss finish that honours the piece.
Excellent for enhancing already glossy surfaces
Transformed dull lacquer into a strong reflective shine
The gloss is much stronger and more even
Added a clean bright shine to my table top
The shine returned evenly across the whole piece
My table top now looks incredibly glossy
Great kit for enhancing glossy wood surfaces
My table surface looks amazing now
DELIVERY OPTIONS (UK Mainland)
Next Day Express Delivery – £9.99
- Order before 11am Monday to Thursday for next business day delivery
- Order Friday to Saturday before 10am for Monday delivery
- Orders placed after Saturday at 10am will be delivered the following Tuesday
Standard Delivery - £4.99
Delivered by Royal Mail within 2-5 working days.