This finish goes on thin for clarity and dries quickly so it doesn't pick up dust and dirt from the air. Catalyzed lacquer exhibits excellent moisture- and scratch resistance. In general, water droplets will evaporate off the surface before they can damage the finish, unless the moisture is trapped against the wood by a vessel or table cloth for long periods. Our natural cherry is treated with an oil to bring out the grain, with a catalyzed lacquer applied over the oil. This is not merely a linseed oil or oil and wax finish - it has far greater resistance to staining and water spotting and is much easier to care for.
Every piece is finished on all surfaces inside and out to protect the wood and prevent warpage.
Our final finishing step is to hand rub each piece to bring out an even luster in the finish. Do No staples. No blobs of hot melt glue. No wood-grained paper masquerading as the real thing. No 'cherry finish' instead of real cherry.