How is the 'piano finish' used on the table frame different from regular painting?
When you find an unfamiliar finishing method in the dining table frame specifications, you may wonder about its characteristics and care instructions.
Piano finish is a high-gloss finish that produces a smooth luster by applying multiple coats of paint and polishing; while it is resistant to moisture, fingerprints and dust can easily stand out.
Piano finish refers to a finishing method that achieves a deep gloss and a flat surface by applying multiple layers of paint and finely polishing it, just like the exterior surface of a musical piano. Its greatest feature is that moisture or stains do not easily penetrate because the paint film is thick and the surface is dense.
VILLA RECORDS used E0-grade plywood for the frame of the SLIT DINING TABLE and finished the exterior with this piano finish[1]. Thanks to this, even if you spill soup or drinks during a meal, it does not seep into the frame wood, making it easy to lightly wipe off. However, as it is a glossy surface that clearly reflects light, handprints or fine scratches may be visible, so wiping it with a soft microfiber cloth instead of a rough scrubber is appropriate.
Whether the use of a dedicated cleaner to care for fine scratches on the painted surface is recommended has not yet been confirmed.