Cory High Gloss polish is designed to be used on all high polish finishes regardless of the materials used for finishing. We treat finishes made from lacquer, polyester, and polyurethane the same. with all finishes, the surface has to be clean to be conditioned. Cory Products are special water base formulas designed for safe use on all high polish finishes.

Satin Ebony finishes have evolved through the years. They have gone from varnish to lacquer to the latest water based poly finishes. Our approach is to maintain these unique finishes with water-based technology. If your finish is 5 years old or newer, we recommend using our new Cory Satin Polyester Conditioner. For all other satin ebony finishes, we recommend using our Cory Satin Sheen. See similar questions...

Make sure every coat is dry prior to applying another coat of paint. For an even higher gloss, you may purchase one of our clear coat pens from us. See similar questions...

Wood finishing materials have evolved dramatically in the past fifty years. Originally finishing materials were made of varnish or rubbing oils until roughly the 1940’s. The next generation of materials used was lacquer. In the mid 70’s to early 80’s, finishes became environmentally driven to water base. This history can be used as a guideline to determine what finishing material was used and the suitable polish to be used. See similar questions...

The Satin finish is a matte finish and the easiest to maintain. Because it has a low sheen, it is very forgiving insofar as showing scratches, dents, and wear and tear over time. The Semi Gloss finish has some shine and is a little harder to maintain in that it will show scratches, dents and wear and tear sooner. The High Gloss finish is the hardest to maintain in that it shows everything - dust, dirt, scratches, dents, and wear and tear in general the quickest. See similar questions...

Make sure not to graduate too quickly from a 180 file to the white block. Try using the white block buffer a little longer than seems necessary. Be sure to wipe all grit and dust from the nail and the 3-way buffer, as even the smallest amount of dust will prevent a high gloss. Cuticle oil may be helpful. There may be a slight color variation from batch to batch. Allow the polish to dry completely before you decide it doesn't match. See similar questions...

No, there are several different finishes you can order; the highly polished finish is just the most popular. There is a process called “honing” that gives the stone a more matte finish yet retains its smooth feel. A drop-in sink sits on top of the cutout in your granite counter while an undermount sink sits beneath the cutout. There is generally an extra polishing charge required in preparing a granite countertop for an undermount sink. See similar questions...

Cleaning unfinished wood is vitally important to maintaining its original color and beauty. Deep clean unfinished wood with Cory Coconut Wood Cleaner. Apply either Cory Kona Oil or Natural Wood polish liberally. Allow to soak in and buff to sheen. See similar questions...

See our page, Purchasing and Caring For a Piano or Keyboard, for basic tips on piano maintenance and cleaning. You may also want to view our page, Piano Hygiene in the Teaching Studio, for information on methods for cleaning and disinfecting the keyboard of your piano. See similar questions...

Due to the heavy loading of ceramic particles and solids into our CERAM-KOTE coatings, a true high gloss cannot be achieved with CERAM-KOTE epoxy coatings. Only CERAM-KOTE urethanes, although loaded with ceramics as well, can achieve high gloss. A semi-gloss may be achieved with proper application and curing techniques (CERAM-KOTE 2000 and CERAM-KOTE 99 formulas have better gloss retention than CERAM-KOTE 54?). See similar questions...

Objects that are constantly exposed to the elements such as boats and automobiles require systematic maintenance. Treat your outdoor furniture the same way. See our downloadable care instructions: We recommend investing in a pressure washer to clean your furniture. See the following website for information. See similar questions...

The piano is a highly developed, complicated piece of instrument. It contains about 240 different lengths of highly tensioned wire; in other words, approximately 160 lbs. per note, and a 15% increase in the bass, giving you an overall strain on the piano frame of approximately 18-20 tons of pressure. These lengths of wire make up 85 to 88 notes, spread across the musical range. See similar questions...

The piano is a highly developed, complicated piece of equipment. It contains about 240 different lengths of highly tensioned wire. (Approx 160lbs per note and a 15% increase in the bass giving you an overall strain on the frame of 21 tones approx .) These lengths of wire go to make up 85 to 88 notes spread across the musical range. Plus, for each note, there exists a mechanism which in the case of an upright piano contains up to 14 different moving parts. See similar questions...

with any piece of furniture, keeping drinks off finished wood surfaces is a simple rule always to follow. New piano finishes generally require only occasional cleaning with either a dry or damp cotton cloth. Older piano finishes may benefit from an occasional polishing with a good quality polish, but frequent polishing is not recommended. See similar questions...

bull; Treat any spots or spills quickly. Be sure to test for colorfastness before applying any cleaning solution. If in doubt, call us first! See similar questions...

Cover it, bring it inside for winter, and do not let it sit in mud or water for long periods of time. See similar questions...

We prefer to use a natural oil finish and also to not to stain our pieces so that the natural beauty of the wood remains andover time, a rich, warm patina can develop. Our oil finish is a special mixture made up of primarily Tung and Linseed Oils. Most of our furniture and kitchens are finished with this strong lustrous oil finish consisting of 4 coats (sanded between coats) followed by a coat of beeswax. We use an oil because it actually penetrates the wood and is very water resistant. See similar questions...

For Modern-day Lacquered Pianos: Highest quality, hand-rubbed lacquers are used to finish some modern-day pianos. The finish on your piano will last a lifetime with ordinary care. "Ordinary care" means merely dust as you would any fine furniture with treated soft cloth. If a polish is used, choose one that DOES NOT CONTAIN SILICONE, as this material may impair the lacquer finish and will build up unwanted waxy film on your fine piano or furniture. See similar questions...

Sweep, vacuum, or use a dust mop every day or so. ??? Clean spills immediately and make sure the surface is dry. ??? Place a door mat on both sides of exterior doors to pick up debris. It cuts down on dirt throughout the house. ??? Damp mopping is discouraged, but if you must, use a mop that is just barely damp and be sure that no water remains on the floor when you're done. ??? Authentic Pine Floor cleaner may be used for deep cleaning. ??? Recoat floors to prevent wear to the veneer. See similar questions...

In order to realize the maximum life from a powder coated finish, correct periodic cleaning procedures need to be followed. Generally, a mild soap or detergent ruled safe for bare hands should be safe for cleaning of the coating surface. Further information on cleaning and maintenance of organic coatings may be found in the AAMA publication 609 & 610-02. See similar questions...