INTRODUCTION.

Enjoy the beauty of your Metaform products.
We wish you a lot of pleasure with your Metaform furniture. To keep this quality
product in excellent condition, we advise you to read carefully through the product
information and the maintenance prescriptions before making us e of the furniture.
You already probably follow most of the guidelines, but we hope our tips will be of
use as a memory support. We would like you to enjoy your Metaform products for a
very long time!

It is good to know something about the materials used in your Metaform
furniture.

ATTACHMENT MATERIALS

Many of our furniture models are constructed with male and female screws, etc.
These might come loose because of light vibrations. We advise you to check
regularly whether they are still tight. Should there be some space, fasten the screws
again.

TOPS

To carry the glass blades we use tops made of rubber, PVC or silicon. These
materials can dry or wear out. Replace them in time, before they damage the glass
blade. This same tip holds good  for the rubber protection devices under chairs and
chair frames. You can contact your supplier to order extra tops.

STEEL

STAINLESS STEEL

Stainless steel is durable material, which doesn’t need any finishing. Small scratches
from use can be treated by using fine waterproof sandpaper or a scourer (work in the
‘direction’ of the scratch)
Stainless doesn’t mean the steel can’t rust. We advise you to dry wipe the steel after
cleaning.
In most cases you will have a perfect cleansing result by using a moist micro fibre
cloth. Stainless steel can also be treated by using glass cleaning liquids.

Stainless steel for outdoor use is of different structure and quality.

CHROME

Most of our chromed models have a matted chrome cover. Underneath the chrome
you will find a layer of nickel.
Please rub the chrome with a soft dry piece of cloth, or clean it lightly and remove the
suds’ remains with a clean dry towel.
Chrome which is dull and dirty can be treated by using chrome polish.
Don’t forget to wax the chrome once a year with acid free Vaseline.

GLASS

Glass is a neutral, multi applicable material, made of sand and soda. However, it is
fragile. If broken, it is as sharp as a razor. So, please, handle glass with care!
Hardened glass (safety glass) is five times as hard as normal glass and it granulates
instead of fragmenting .Stratified glass consists of two glass plates with adhesive foil
in between.
Dimlight glass is structured on one side and waved on the other side.
Frosted glass is also named satin glass. Treatment with an acid creates a greyish
white film on the glass surface which makes the glass loose its transparency.
Glass is susceptible to scratching, so we advise you to use (table) mats.
With a special glass conditioner or cleaner you can keep your glass materials in
optimal condition!

HPL(DUROPAL/THERMOPAL)

High Pressure Laminate are melamine drenched paper layers, which are pressed
together. The upper layer has a pattern and a colour. Although it is a hard plastic
material, the surface can be scratched. With darker colours you will be able to
distinguish these scratches better than with lighter colours.

Minor filthiness, e.g. dust, can be wiped off with a dry or moist kitchen towel, cloth or
sponge

‘Standard stains’ (fat, oil, fingerprints, chalk dust, rust, juices, coffee, tea, wax, blood)
can be treated by using a clean micro fibre cloth or a soft brush with a washing-up
liquid. If needed, take some time to obtain a positive effect and don’t forget to rinse
well after cleaning!

Stronger affects on HPL, e.g. colouring through long exposure to tea, coffee, juices
etc. might be handled by using detergent or bleaching agent. Please use the
bleaching agent procedure only very rarely!!

Stains of  pencils, markers, lip stick, pens, wax, shoe polish, nicotine , etc. should be
removed  with organic dissolvents like acetone, methalyted spirit, benzine. Pay
attention to the user’s instructions!

Paint (dissolvent in water) diluted paintwork, epoxy paint, lacquer remains and spots,
ink and spray-paint, need to be removed as quickly as possible by using organic
dissolvents or water.

Glue (soluble in water) needs to be cleared by using water or organic dissolvents.
Resin and epoxy adhesive has to be removed immediately. Don’t let these
substances harden.

NATURAL STONE

Granite, coming from deep down the earth’s crust, is resistant to scratches and heat.
Sanded down it looks very homogeneous, but in fact it is porous and thus capable of
absorbing liquids. Any spilled liquids should therefore be absorbed by using e.g.
kitchen paper.

QUARTZSTONE OR COMPO

is made of Quartz (for 93%). This mineral is one of the hardest materials, following
diamond, of course. Quartz is combined with artificial resin to enable the pressing of
a plate. To obtain the colour, dye-stuffs are added to the process. The plates, made
under very high pressure, get their structured, rough surface by the use of rotating
steel brushes. Quartz stone less easily absorbs liquids, nevertheless we advise you
to use kitchen paper in case of spillage.

 CERAMICS

Ceramics is a ceramic substance enriched with zircon. This strong material has very
good features. It doesn’t wear out, is scratch proof and UV radiation proof, resistant
to water, it doesn’t fade and it is resistant against aggressive liquids.
It doesn’t need any special attention, and it is 100% natural and environmentally
friendly.

MASSIVE WOOD

The massive wooden blades can be treated with a standard transparent finish or with
wax and oil. Massive wood is sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity. In a
very dry environment it will start to shrink, it starts to ‘work’. In the end very fine splits
and cracks will develop in the wooden plate. It is therefore rather essential to keep
the temperature and humidity of the environment as constant as possible. At least,
try not to expose the blades to extremes in temperatures or humidity. The blades
have been impregnated with a layer of wax. If a blade feels dried out, you can treat it
with (natural) beeswax. Constant rubbing makes the wood shine; we recommend the
use fluid or soft wax. We do not advise the use of hard wax, since this wax is
difficult to rub out.

Wood with a standard finish (veneer and massive)

Cleaning is done with a cotton cloth. Remove stains with a moist cloth or by using
suds. Then wipe the surface with a dry towel. Along work in the grain’s direction!
Never use products with a sanding effect!

LEATHER

Leather is a very special natural product. It is durable, it has got class and it is easy
to maintain. For our products we use Ohmann leather with a semi-aniline colour. This
leather has a slightly pigmented protection layer. The general rule for maintenance is:
dust it with a soft cloth. Always use the same cloth and only use it for this special
piece of furniture! After dusting you can rub it with a moist wash-leather. And that will
do! Do NOT use any shoe polish or products with a chemical basis. These products
may easily destroy both the finish layer and the tannic acid in the leather. If
necessary, clean with a special leather cleaning fluid.
You should always dab, avoiding the spillage to penetrate into the leather. However,
should this be the case, give leather the time to restore the situation. A fatty stain
(e.g. butter) will finally distinguish into the leather. Try to keep leather away from
direct sunlight, for this might damage the colour. And keep the finish from drying out
by placing the leather piece of furniture not too close to a heat unit. Leather will stay
in a good condition in an environment with a good humidity level.
It is advisable to treat the leather with a nourishing cream a few times a year. Always
read through the user’s manual before using the products. If you use these products
in the right way, its flexibility will improve and dryness will be prevented.

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