My Professional Opinion

I have gone full circle with furniture finishes testing most of the available timber coatings available in Australia. I have found Fiddes finishes to deliver the best protection, colour, sheen, application and reapplication. Most importantly it is very low VOC and food safe. Meaning it's good for cutting boards and children's toys. Not that you will be eating directly off your furniture but most obviously if it is not toxic for you it is also for the environment.

I most commonly use Fiddes Hardwax Oil in Silk finish which falls between Matte and Satin in terms of sheen.

Their Hardwax Oil is a blend of natural oils and waxes offering exceptional durability and resistance for internal timber surfaces including floors, bench tops, furniture and areas subjected to a high degree of wear.

Suitable for application onto children’s toys – EN 71 Toy Safety Test

Food Safe

Resistant to liquids: Tested in accordance with BS 3900 G5

Resistant to wear: Tested in accordance with BS 3900 EI5

Slip Resistance R11 (Note R12 available)

Warranty

All Aolani Studios pieces come with a two-year structural warranty. We only use the highest quality select grade timbers, finishes and glues to ensure your furniture will last a lifetime if used as intended. Proper care when handling our furniture is essential in its longevity. No product should be exposed to extreme heat, sunlight, dragged or stood on. Natural environmental factors such as seasonal movement, cupping, shrinking, splitting and warping unfortunately cannot be warrantied.

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Timber Selections &

Certified Sustainable Forests

I mainly work with American White Oak, Blackbutt, Spotted Gum and Walnut

Whilst these are my preferred timber species, I am happy to work with your requirements as I know each house is different. When you buy one of my preferred timber species, I can guarantee it is from a certified sustainably managed forest.

Please get in contact if you would like to obtain timber and finish samples.