Your custom table from Robert Russell Designs is a handcrafted heirloom — built with locally sourced hardwoods and finished to highlight its natural beauty and durability. Whether your table features a hard wax oil, oil-based urethane, or catalyzed varnish, proper care ensures it remains stunning for generations.
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Here’s how to care for your table based on its finish, with recommended brand-name products to make maintenance easy and effective.

Hard Wax Oils
​Brands Used: Rubio Monocoat, Woodaddy
Hard wax oils penetrate the wood, enhancing its grain and texture while providing a matte, water-resistant finish.
Care & Maintenance:

• Daily Cleaning:
  Use a soft microfiber cloth with a mild wood cleaner like Murphy’s Oil Soap (diluted per label instructions).
  For finish-specific cleaning, try Rubio Monocoat Surface Care Spray or Woodaddy Natural Cleaner.
• Spill Protection:
  Wipe spills immediately to prevent staining or water marks.
• Periodic Maintenance:
  Refresh the finish when it's no longer repelling water using Rubio Monocoat Universal Maintenance Oil or Woodaddy Maintenance Oil.
• Avoid:
  Steam mops, abrasive pads, and harsh chemical cleaners.

Oil-Based Urethane Wipe-On
​Brand Used: General Finishes Arm-R-Seal
Arm-R-Seal offers a warm, hand-rubbed appearance with excellent durability and resistance to moisture and wear.
Care & Maintenance:

• Cleaning & Polishing:
  Use General Finishes Orange Oil Furniture Polish or a soft cloth with a mild soap and water solution.
• Scratch Prevention:
  Use felt pads under objects and avoid dragging items across the surface.
• Rejuvenation:
  Lightly sand with 400-grit sandpaper and apply a fresh coat of General Finishes Arm-R-Seal to restore luster.
• Avoid:
  Ammonia-based cleaners and silicone polishes.

Catalyzed / 2K Conversion Varnish
​Brand Used: General Finishes Enduro Conversion Varnish
This industrial-grade finish offers superior resistance to moisture, chemicals, and wear — ideal for high-use surfaces.
Care & Maintenance:

• Cleaning:
  Use a diluted dish soap solution with a soft cloth, or refer to the General Finishes Exterior 450 Cleaner as part of their Exterior 450 system.
• Protection:
  Avoid prolonged exposure to standing water and direct sunlight to prevent fading or clouding.
• Durability:
  This finish rarely needs reapplication but benefits from regular gentle cleaning.
• Avoid:
  Abrasive cleaners, bleach, and wax-based products.

When creating a custom epoxy table, the epoxy resin you choose determines everything—from clarity and finish to strength and longevity. At Robert Russell Designs, we use EcoPoxy, the best epoxy resin for woodworking and river tables, because quality matters.

Not all epoxy is created equal. Cheap epoxy brands often lead to:

• Bubbles and Imperfections during curing.
• Overheating and Cracking, reducing durability.
• Yellowing and Degradation over time.

Many companies use low-quality epoxy to cut costs, resulting in tables that fail within a few years. If you want a custom epoxy table built to last generations, epoxy quality is non-negotiable.

EcoPoxy stands out because:

• Crystal-Clear Finish for stunning river tables.
• Superior Strength for heirloom durability.
• Eco-Friendly Formulation, safe and sustainable.

Learn more about EcoPoxy’s product benefits and why it’s trusted by professional woodworkers worldwide.

Every table from Robert Russell Designs is crafted with precision and care, using only the finest materials. When you choose EcoPoxy, you’re investing in a piece that will remain beautiful and structurally sound for decades.
Explore our blog for more design insights and see why our tables are designed to be passed down from generation to generation.

Schedule your design consultation today. Let’s bring your vision to life with craftsmanship that lasts a lifetime.