FAQsRepair, Manufacture and Maintenance
We've put together a number of questions we're frequently asked along with answers!
Do Old Charm fabrics have fire protection?
Can I use my own fabric?
Where can I get my Old Charm Collections furniture repaired?
Are the fabrics hardwearing?
Where can I get replacement fittings?
Can I have a special alteration made to a piece of Old Charm or OC Collections furniture?
Are all pieces available in all finish colours?
Can I have Old Charm colour matched to an existing piece of furniture?
Can I change the leaded light glass or the carving patterns?
Which type of polish should I use?
How can I get replacement glass?
The lights are no longer working in my display unit?
Video how to's
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Removing the transit studs
Where the piece of furniture can come into contact with the ground, transit domes are attached to prevent damage.
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Discover the innards of the Games Table (model OC2446)
To access all the games pieces from the table you need to release the drawer.
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Swivel the table top (model OC2736)
The swivel top table is a space efficient occasional table.
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Using the Old Charm TV lift (model OC2760)
The TV lift Cabinet has a motorised lifting mechanism that allows the Television to be raised to view then stowed away easily.
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Changing a light bulb
We do two different types of lighting bulbs in our lit furniture.
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Open and close an extending table
All our extending tables have a reciprocal action making the opening of your table both smooth and easy.
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Joining the Hertford bookcases together
The Hertford bookcases and CD/DVD storage can be used as stand alone pieces or joined together.
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Hang an Old Charm Mirror using a wall baton
Place the mirror face down onto a flat surface. Remove the screws which secure the hanging batten to the mirror.
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Extending an Old Charm Dining Table
All extending tables come with an extension leaf as standard. Some tables can be ordered with an addition leaf to make the table even longer.
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Fix a Dresser Top to a Sideboard
To make your dresser top more stable use the supplied joining plates.
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Turn on lights fitted to Old Charm
Old Charm fits lights into a number of its pieces. o turn the lights on and off you need to touch the top left hinge of the piece. To switch off the lights, simply touch the hinge again.
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Remove the internal partitions from the Bureau (Model OC2795)
To remove the internal partition, slide open the two supports and lower the bureau flap.
