When you buy an item of hand-crafted painted furniture, you will want to ensure that you take good care of it. Depending on the quality of the timber and the level of craftsmanship, your furniture could easily last you a lifetime if cared for properly.

Wooden tops of your painted furniture will naturally age, but this is not a problem in itself. Instead, it adds character to the piece. But you do not want your furniture to become overly worn too quickly, and you want it to remain looking beautiful for many years.

Here are some of the most important things to remember when you look after your furniture to ensure it stays in perfect condition for longer.