French Polishers London - Testimonials
| Dear Miguel, We used the ‘new’ dining table yesterday, and celebrated with friends its return to being gorgeous piece of art and craftsmanship. When we first bought it decades ago in Hong Kong we had a sense that unless there was strong light directly onto it, much of the subtlety of the timber would lay concealed. Now you have proven how right that assumption was, and have brought out to open view the full elegance of the grain. We feel it will contribute t that conversation because people will respond to the stimulus of such aesthetic quality. They will be inspired by the beauty and by the immaculate finish. We are most grateful for the quality of your skills and your mastery of a great craft. It has enhanced our quality of life in a most subtle way.
Click here to view galleryWe look forward to staying in touch with you as time goes on. Please pass on our gratitude to the team, and thank them also for the unfailing courtesy. Gordon and Laura Redding Baltic Quays. SE15 |
I am a new user on the Internet . I am quite suspicious of things that I read on the Internet but I was having a very hard time finding someone who could wax and polish floors. I found Miguel on the Internet and I am so glad that I did. He came and met with me and put me at my ease. His company came and did a marvellous job.
We then hired his company to properly sand and seal our brand new floors in our new home. I'd love to have another property with really old floors for him to work his magic on!!!!! Miguel was fantastic, great experience, prices and service. I loved your work, I truly did and truly wish I could give you more work from me. Lyn Des Marais
Red Post Hill
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I recently hired Michenuels to sand/varnish/refurb the majority of the floorboards in my home. The rooms are now transformed. The finish is excellent, as was the service, happily accomodating my request to come back and touch up several newer boards to help them blend in better with the rest of the floor. I have already referred to friends and family and would definitely recommend their services to users of this website.
Click here to view gallery Tom
Peckham. SE15 |
Just to say a massive thanks for the work carried out on the Matt Black desk frames they look fantastic. Please pass on my thanks to Michael, Jayden and Tony as well. Great company great work and great guys will defiantly passing on your details to the rest of the directors and our sales guys. Shaun Hall Operations Manager Function Business. RM13 |
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I run a cleaning business and had an emergency with one of my customers parquet floors. Miguel was there the next day. He dealt with the customer brilliantly and within 3 days a big scratch magically disappeared. My distressed customer was very happy and I am very grateful to this company. Quick, credible and do a brilliant job. Thank you. Jenn O'Donnell Jane Jefferson Cleaning Ltd Cleaning.
Jennifer O'Donnell
London. SE3
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Miguel's service is exemplary. Initially I asked him to quote on the reconstruction of an antique desk, which he came to see in person.
During the reconstruction he sent regular updates and photographs to ensure I was kept informed of progress. The desk is reconditioned, in a better state than before. He has undertaken further shelving work in the house, which he has completed far more creatively than I would have expected (gaps for cables, etc). He epitomizes all that professionals should be: polite, courteous, truthful and efficient. I would have no hesitation in recommending him.
Sara Mercano
Clapham. SW4
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Im a landlord and have a property in central London. The tenant moved out recently and virtually destroyed the finish on a good quality pine chest of drawers by cleaning it with acetone. Miguel came round when he said he would, collected the piece of furniture and brought it back a few days later looking better than new. No fuss, no dramas and at a reasonable cost.
Click here to view gallery David Pankus
London. SW11
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I believe that quality workmanship is not cheap; generally you get what you pay for. Miguel transformed my teak dining table. I did not even know that it was teak, just a sad-looking wood table. Yet it was of a good size and sturdy and had been in my home for years. The cost of purchasing a new oak/wood (not veneer) dining table of a similar size was prohibitive. When Miguel came to see it in its original state and said it would look stunning when restored, I was a little doubtful. However, I am very pleased and won't be covering it up out of embarrassment but will (and have) show it off. I would recommend Michenuels. Company response : Hi Venice. I am glad you are happy with the Restoration work, as I said before it is very difficult to show the customer what they are going to get, many thanks for your faith in Michenuels of London Ltd. If you need me call me! Venice Campbell
Lewisham. SE13
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Stunning results!! I have a 1930's built house with original flooring that has seen better days. Miguel needed to match the old flooring with a new piece made to measure and polished to even out the colour. My ordinary looking house has been transformed into a stunning hallway. As for 'value for money' paying for good quality craftsmanship is to be expected. I was not disappointed. Over all service: Both Miguel and the team of sanders were professional, fair, honest and polite. Always on time and kept their word. It has been a pleasure so once again thank you.
Click here to view gallery Llewellyn - South Norwood, London
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I am thrilled with 2 pieces of furniture which have been recently restored by Michenuels. I wasn't sure if either the bookcase or filing cabinet were worth restoring, but they look glorious in their new state. The cost was very reasonable and the service prompt and friendly. Miguel certainly knows a lot about furniture and made me feel confident he would deal with both items sympathetically, which he did. Thanks Miguel and the team.
Nicola Dunn, Brockley. London. SE4
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Thank you so much for doing the work, and for the photos. We're very pleased with the bureau and it really does look splendid in Matt's high ceiling room - much better than my small space. He's absolutely delighted and it's nice to keep something in the family which was inherited from an aunt. So pleased to have chosen you to renovate it for us.
Will get round to putting a review on the website when I have a moment - I hope it's easy as I'm not always the most computer literate person! If you want to put the photos on your website, please do so. And you can add my comments above as well if you like. Thanks again and kind regards
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Michenuels was recommended to me after I had a series of disasters renovating a Victorian parquet floor. Despite the challenges, Miguel was swift and efficient in diagnosing the problem and did a great job in remedying the mistakes that had been made.
Solid, efficient, enthusiastic and patient. Miguel really cares about doing a good job and takes pride in his craft. If only all workmen could have the same attitude! Josh Van Gelder
Old School Studio Stepney. London |
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I recently employed this company to repair damage to a new wooden floor caused by a builder dropping a scaffolding board. I was uncertain whether or not it could be repaired but Miguel was confident he could do it and he was right. The result is a very high quality repair and I am very pleased with the work. In fact I ask people to point out where they think the repair was made and no one has got it right yet!! Would highly recommend.
Kerry Briggs.
Leyton. London |
Miguel french polished 3 small pieces of furniture for me. The work was excellent, his prices were excellenet and his service was excellent!
Ludwik. Forest Hill. London. SE23 |
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I have just delivered the little chest that you, re finished for me for my client; (that auckward spray lacquered black colour i was unsure of!?) she was, as was I, delighted with the result. Many thanks |
Hi Miguel, the Victorian Linen Press looks lovely. The drawers are now gliding gracefuly, it just glows with its original mahogany hue! Many thanks.
Mrs Margaret Hodgson |
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I am thrilled with 2 pieces of furniture which have been recently restored by Michenuels. I wasn't sure if either the bookcase or filing cabinet were worth restoring, but they look glorious in their new state. The cost was very reasonable and the service prompt and friendly. Miguel certainly knows a lot about furniture and made me feel confident he would deal with both items sympathetically, which he did. Thanks Miguel and the team. Nicola Dunn |
Miguel and his team carried out replacement parquet and repairs to my original 1930's Oak Parquet Flooring, then sanded and stained the whole floor to complete the renovation. Darren |
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| We have a large (2m x 1m) low Asian table which, over the years, had gained a number of white water stains/blooming on the surface which spoiled the look. Miguel took the table top away and stripped the surface, refilled the grain, re-coloured the wood to match and re-lacquered the surface by spraying. After an unsatisfactory first attempt, he willingly took the table back for another attempt, after which he returned it in perfect restored condition, all within a week or two. Also, he stuck to his price estimate even though it clearly took him longer than he'd estimated it would. We are very pleased with the result and would happily recommend. John Henderson. Bromley KENT. BR1 |
Miguel repaired my Christopher Guy dining chair & sofa which he repaired onsite, the job was perfect. Very reliable and pleasant chap. Work is top quality. Well done. Mark - Sevenoaks. TN13 |
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| Miguel has restored several pieces of furniture for us over the last few years. He is an absolute gentleman and a superb craftsman. He also very happy to dispense plenty of free advice and, unlike many businesses, often suggests that he does less rather than more work, making you feel like he genuinely has the customer's best interests at heart. Beren Money Brockley LONDON. SE4 |
I am very happy to have find in London Michenuels because he fixed purely and better that i would expect my french furniture. He's work is clean and does the job quickly. I can only recommend him! Christian Pinouillot
Brockley. SE4 |
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| Thanks for repairing and repolishing our Italian Cherry Drawleaf Table - it does look great!. Beth Matheson
Camberwell. SE5 |
Just a short note of thanks for the great job your guys did with our pine parquet hall and lounge and oak front door refurbishments. Terry Broody
Hornchurch RM11 |
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| Sorry for not writing this email sooner but I just wanted to say how happy I was with the job that was done in Flat 3. Really excellent and you saved the day – I dread to think what would of happened if we hadn’t found you. I was waiting to see if the owner was happy which he seems to be, so thank you and your Team very much. Kindest regards, Emma Property Manager St James’s Property Management Ltd W1B |
Miguel's service is exemplary. Initially I asked him to quote on the reconstruction of an antique desk, which he came to see in person. During the reconstruction he sent regular updates and photographs to ensure I was kept informed of progress. The desk is reconditioned, in a better state than before. He has undertaken further shelving work in the house, which he has completed far more creatively than I would have expected (gaps for cables, etc). He epitomizes all that professionals should be: polite, courteous, truthful and efficient. I would have no hesitation in recommending him. Sara M - Clapham
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| I run a cleaning business and had an emergency with one of my customers parquet floors. Miguel was there the next day. He dealt with the customer brilliantly and within 3 days a big scratch magically disappeared. My distressed customer was very happy and I am very grateful to this company. Quick, credible and do a brilliant job. Thank you. Jenn O'Donnell Jane Jefferson Cleaning Ltd Cleaning. Jennifer O'Donnell - London
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