Reply to Mark in Australia

Hi Mark,

Thanks for your message regarding your Cedar Dinning Table.

Well, I am happy that you have glass covering the surface, otherwise by now like most tables the top would have been damaged by now.

Yes, when glass is applied to cover the table etc, it's always best to place some cushioning under the glass, the reason for this is to let the air flow, and therefore allowing the wood to breath.
You can use either felt, cork or rubber spacers, your glaziers should have them in stock.

The best way to keep your surface in good order is dependant, as to what is on the surface? 
If the wood has an oiled finish then it would be a good idea to feed the top with Danish oil, once in a while, remember to rub off the excess.

However, if your table is French polished or varnished, then a good Bees wax polish will revive the surface.
Again, remember to rub off the excess in the direction of the grain.

I do like some aerosol sprays, I know that they are not everyone's favourite, but I have never seen a table damaged by the use of aerosol spray. But what I have seen many times, is water damage as people wipe the surface over with wet / damp clothes and this leaves a thin film on the surface that eventually gets into the wood pours that then leads the surface to develop a white bloom on the surface.

I hope that this is of some help to you?  If I can be of further assistance please contact me again.

Thanks for reading my posts.
Regards,
Andrew.