Quality is always worth the investment and the wait! We hear a lot of complaints about RH on Houzz. I keep a clear piece of plastic on it when we aren't using it. You have the option to choose which types of cookies to allow below. That really means there are 't enough orders to warrant production. No, unfortunately. I did not like how it made the edges of my blotch even darker, so I only used a teeny amount on the stick of a cotton swab (minus the cotton) to paint into some of the darker grains of pine where it had been dark prior to my water spills. Im still trying to figure out a way to seal it or even oil it up to hide all the stains. nothing better to do? (Italian Carrara Marble), 301 lbs. The furniture designer of my table clearly didn't understand physics. I'm ok with stains that come from long term use, but not the magnitude of what I saw after 1.5 hours (the pic I posted doesn't fully show it -- it looks like bike grease. Yes, they are low grade and therefore overpriced. Umbrella Hole Reducer, Can it be removed. password. You will not regret that at all. If you can get a store credit there would be more options for you. The only finish on a table that is going to be user friendly and durable for everyday use is a catalyzed finish. It is suppose to absorb oil and look like it is worn. company supervisor came, put it on a dolly and wheeled it in to the yard. You are right about threads meandering, though the other thread opened last year on sealing RH tables was very, very helpful and people were pretty thoughtful. I would not recommend the eye shadow technique on large spots. It is behaving as designed. it isn't a marble slab. thanks to the earlier posters comment on the experience with the concrete table, will stay clear of that. I would choose something else from them to use up your credit and go elsewhere for a table IMO RH is not my go to for clients at all. I also purchased a granite kitchen table for my kitchen in a black granite from Room and Board because I was sick of the wear and tear on glass and wood. I have a serving piece that has a similar 'living' surface. I selected the blue box the first time and also even when I selected white as a filter many non white rugs came up that are all light in color. It's called lived in. it's not a slab. Does anyone have first hand experience owning and actively using either of these tables? Sophie, I read the fine print very carefully. The password reset link was invalid, i've warned my kids. it doesn't look like patina. I sealed it with the recommendation of RH and the fellow who did my marble countertops. {'analytics': 'OFF', 'advertising': 'OFF', 'third_party': 'OFF'}. I have honed granite bar counters, which I love, but was aware in advance about the fingerprint issue and decided it wouldn't bother me. in the old days, people used tablecloths. So can stone. Here's why, Privacy and space can be hard to find in urban areas, but these ideas can make a difference, Don't worry if you can't shed stuff and organize alone; help is at your disposal, Not a Naturally Organized person? (Grey Marquina Marble), , 72" Rectangular Table Overall: 72"W x 24"D x 12"H, Weight: 295 lbs. I love it and couldn't find another as nicely shaped and made! I understand worn/Patina. After trying to clean it and being unhappy with the result, I ended up treating the entire surface with mineral oil, the same way you would butcher block. Any older furniture is usually much better made than todays stuff that is made to fall apart in 3 years so you buy more "stuff". i've been dismayed reading all of the posts regarding RH tables; i feel bad for people who are aspiring to a certain look without realizing the company doesnt have their back; i dont believe that inexperienced buyers should inherently know that a product by a mainstream retailer is designed to be dysfunctional. It wasnt perfect, but it helped to even out the smaller-sized spots. Here is a pic of that table and a pic of the honed black absolute granite on my outdoor kitchen. I would never buy anything such as this from RH again. Wow, everyone chill. All of their stuff is a giant scam like that. Reason I ask is that, if so, perhaps you could negotiate just a store credit from RH. I just did a google image search of the words: 'rug light', no quotes, then filtered by the color blue (as an example). If buyers don't order at shows etc. Where can I find a similar version of this Restoration Hardware rug? Note that passwords are case-sensitive and can't be less than 5 characters. If you didn't use a charge card, you should contact the BBB to open a complaint. If you are considering it for inside, beware cement will show every glass ring, every finger print. Sure, it's a stupid design concept, but that isn't the argument. There were a lot of really light ones with some
similar to yours. My countertops were fabricated of this stone four years ago, and I love them, as they have been impervious to stains. Have you looked around at Restoration Hardware's look. , however the table absorbs oils from my hands (see photo) (looks like bike grease or the bottom of a pizza box in person). and dabbed / rubbed the darkest edges of the spots, then brushed the edges with an old, dry toothbrush. Unfortunately, your two alternate choices will probably come with their own issues regarding wear and tear. hmarney -- to be honest, RH response is appropriate. It's been a year and I am still really happy with it. Our kitchen gets a lot of use. I don't have any experience with RH tables but you do have my sympathy when it comes to getting inappropriate answers (to questions you didn't ask). We have the cement top teak table outside in our garden. RH spends oodles of money on those 10 pound catalogues and their showrooms, but the furniture itself is manufactured overseas and is just overpriced inferior quality. Please log in again! I cannot tell what the top is, but if it is soapstone then the counter is suppose to be oiled. What you see retail, is one or two choices of many. A Few Routines Help a Home Run More Smoothly, We Can Dream: An Expansive Tennessee Farmhouse on 750 Acres. Depending on how you paid for your table at Resto you may be able to file a claim with your credit card company that the merchandise was "defective" and perhaps get your money back from your credit card. This is put on a wood product and is usually applied at the factory. the product is not made. I have read the monocoat rubio thread, and Julie Banner's blog regarding the difficulty with the reclaimed oak tables and salvaged pine tables (and too be honest, I don't really love them) and am concerned that those won't hold up. Recently bought a "designer" table from North Carolina and the design was beautiful but so unsteady it was dangerous. Any factory applied sealer should be stripped first. 2. were the chairs from RH? After looking at the RH website, I believe the stone is Pietra Cardosa, which is like marble, but not exactly. wow. Have you considered greasing the entire surface of your marble table? 2022 Hello Raye Incorporated. I think we have this same grey marble RH dining table, we purchased it in 2015/2016. If so what did you use? ;). Available at office supply stores. I'm after 30 days return policy so I they are being accommodating. It was more of an art than a science. All natural surfaces are porous and most synthetic ones are subject to scaring when there is heat. I guess they reverse the charges to Resto. I am happy with it because the black granite they use has a lot of movement in it and shows spots less. Are there any other items (other than a dining table) from RH that you may like, want or need for your home? 1. good luck closing a thread. I love ORB for the fact that the well made ones also show this detail as the bronze shows up on the edges. After that, I used the same washcloth which by then had picked up some of the RH brown powder to buff away some more of the finish from other parts of the table. Use the store credit toward accessories, wall art, lighting, a rug, etcthen purchase a new dining table (that may better suit your needs) elsewhere. It took them three tries to get it right. Or you don't like patina. https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod6470121&categoryId=cat1537023, I sealed the table as advised with a marble impregnator. Please help with furniture placement in sons Heritage Home apartment! The wood table is beautiful, but I doubt the finish will put up with a warm pizza box. It won't let me copy the final results link only the initial search results. I always like to see that profile repeated on the hardware, for example a shaker door with handles and knobs that are more squared and traditional cabinets with a rounded edge to them. thanks Patricia, unfortunately I'm stuck exchanging and therefore hoped someone could advise what table might be best. since I'm now stuck buying a table from them, which I would not have done if not for the false advertising, I was hoping for useful advice. I had some brown eye shadow in my bathroom that was a very close color match to the RH powder, and I used my finger to dab / rub some eye shadow onto the lighter areas. Please enable it to properly use this site. 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I had to design a reinforcement myself and have a carpenter make it and install it. It amazes me that people continue to purchase RH tables that are designed for patina, and then don't like the patina. Carol, I always wonder how anyone believes that lived in look gets accomplished from blinking at it from behind a velvet rope? I'm a very educated consumer, if something g is advertised as a slab of marble, it should be just that. i do have a RH couch thats 6 years old and is great. Its the worst! As the name implies, they are essential to the website's functionality and cannot be disabled. The design flaws are not worked out all the time, lol. I also rubbed coffee grounds all over the whole table like an exfoliating scrub. I hope someone has a recommendation! All rights reserved. What's the problem? URL May or may not work. If you charged it on a credit card, return the table and contact your credit card company & dispute the charge. Period. Restoration Hardware is allowing me to exchange the table (not return) so I need to select another table. (Italian Carrara Marble), , 59" Square Table Overall: 59" sq., 12"H, Weights: 672 lbs. However, they need to be sealed with the correct sealant. I am glad we got the thread going. No protective finishes on any of it. Heres how I blurred those water spots @Deanna Moore and @rowell. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Enter your account email and we'll send you a link to reset your She can source from many quality vendors that are not available to the general public. I'll go with wood and seek a professional advice on sealing. your table looks good! They really are not practical. If it's ruined to you anyway, maybe get some olive oil out, spread it around, let it sit, wipe it off and see if it changes the surface enough to mask the other incidents. It is also order able in custom sizes. Any quality concrete fabrication shop should be able to help you out if you opt for the concrete. That way finger prints just blend in. It is not ''defective'' in that sense. worn is one thing poor quality is another . Attached is a photo of the before (L) and after (R) prior to polyurethane. i. But, even low grade concrete can be sealed properly. (i.e. There are some great buys out there right now. Essential cookies are a website's basic form of memory, used to store the preferences selected by users. It is designed to accumulate the marks of living as it ages. I was planning to get a large dinning table at RH. If you get the Dumont table, try using a good wax or tung oil, something that a fine furniture maker would use. I wish I had made the other choice. At least with stores that deal with mass production the design flaws are worked out before they hit your home. Then, I sprinkled the spent coffee grounds from my morning pot of coffee (a little damp) over the light spots and rubbed them in a little. thanks for the help regarding the concrete. We were able to choose from many styles and finishes. (Italian Carrara Marble), Handcrafted from marble slabs on a wooden frame, Thick, overhanging top is set on a low, inset base to create a floating effect, Variations in the marble's natural veining make each table unique, Care. One was able to return theirs, the other had to live with the stains and chips. mandiio have you tried searching images and working backward from there? Please enter a valid password. The cement shows everything. Sophie I'm telling you it is not. I do not think they are a fad as with kitchens such as yours they truly fit. Such as with this dilemma. I'm stuck, therefore I asked for a specific RH table recommendation to make the best out of my current situation. You want engineered quartz. I'm going to close this thread as it's not been helpful, with the exception of SandyC who actually answered my question. this is not behaving as designed. You picked the wrong retailer, period. I did that with the marble table, but the sealant did not work as it did on my counters, Suggestions from someone who lost her home to fire and experienced the staggering generosity of community, See how a designer can turn your decorating and remodeling visions into reality, and how to collaborate best for a positive experience, Advice for wall and trim colors, what to always do before committing and the one paint feature you should completely ignore, See how you can update a kitchen with new countertops, light fixtures, paint and hardware, Sure, you might make a mistake when tackling a decluttering project, but that's OK. I'm well aware of my 4k+ mistake, but now that I'm stuck hoping someone will offer a suggestion on a table vs how I didn't read or know about patina. possibly because it has already been used. I am pretty sure RH does not offer this. You should get a refund. I'm trying to select between these two. Their reason was exactly to prevent your problem. I took a damp but very rung-out washcloth (no drips!) If you want a countertop that doesn't absorb anything, go with Formica. My only option now is to get a new table from them and select one that minimizes staining. I realize this is a risk with an expensive table. If you do go with the wood top table, why not have a glass top made for it? I would demand a credit for whatever YOU want or take it to your local ombudsman. I have a great coffee table and other tables my designer sourced at her price. Just because something is hand made doesn't necessarily mean better. The black absolute has less movement so it shows more fingerprints. thanks nnigrt. Trinic LLC's H12 water based sealer will protect the concrete. If you have a glaze on your cabinets they must have some profile detail to them as well? Remember that deactivating cookies may affect your experience on our site. I've tried all of the other recommendations (marble expert, sealant, using a poultice to remove the stain, negotiating with RH for returning, asking for store credit, etc.) Update: And here is a photo of the table before fixing the water spots, and after all the coats of polyurethane, Jay - good plan to not rush this. You are not ''wronged'' just because you didn't read the fine print. Order whatever you want, and then treat it with a protective finish if you want to. This top is suppose to look used. We had several water blotches on the original powdery finish that dried with dark edges where the powder settled unevenly. They sent two, but he table was damaged before they brought it off he truck, when I inspected it, Third table, the del. Hiring a designer for quality furniture pieces is the most cost effective way to go. I purchased this marble trestle table from Restoration Hardware. Still marks from birdie poop and leaves, but I have learned to accept it. Please request a new password reset. The only other suggestion I have is to agree with the suggestion to put glass on top. Compare.css-54xara{margin:0;font-size:12px;font-family:"Public Sans","Roboto","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:400;line-height:1.43;}Products, 48" Rectangular Table Overall: 48"W x 24"D x 12"H, Weight: 198 lbs. It is now a consistent black color, once or year or so I wipe it down with more oil. It was covered with pollen yesterday and cleaned right up with a little stone cleaner. these are not helpful responses. This buffed out some of the dark lines. Overpriced junk! RH is not for you. I worked at the table for 1 day and you can see stains from where I rested my wrists/hands as I was working (I didn't eat or spill anything on the table). I actually bought a second one for my covered porch because I was happy with the durability and look of the granite. I noticed they dont even have it on their website anymore, Im sure this why. Have you thought about talking to a supervisor about a refund or using the credit to buy something else? I attached a pic of the top so you can see the stone. Did you seal them? RH is famous for saying things are out of stock. I own marble. Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. if you are set in stone I would definitely go for a polished granite or Quartz. I hadn't used the table during that time as I was waiting for chairs. It is veneers so I'm wondering if it even has to be sealed. Once the stains are there they don't always come out. Inquire with sales rep for complete information. Or don't buy their furniture, period. I have lightly used it and no stains so far. Since you have to exchange to recover your investment, you may want to consider a reclaimed wood look and put a rustic seeded glass over it to protect the top and make it easier to maintain. I use a runner and placemats on my outdoor RH cement top table. Finally if you've had a good experience with a restoration hardware table that you could use and enjoy, please let me know which one. It is very expensive now I'm going to reconsider. What kind of store makes you return a purchase a table for a table?! (Italian Carrara Marble), 735 lbs. I've had nothing but good luck with room and board and had most pieces for 15-20 years. We have had two requests in the last few months to help people that bought the RH concrete dining tables. Because it is mass produced, you don't get choice. Try to get your money back and buy elsewhere. Within 1.5 hours of using the table the table stained from simply having my hands resting on it. Also, using method granite cleaner and polish regularly has helped keep the fingerprints down on my honed granite bar. Below Ill paste the URL then filter by a color. Once the delivery guys dropped it on the street unloading it, next time, I told them we needed at least three guys just to get it out of the truck it is so heavy. Just a thought. We're sorry to hear of another bad RH story. The first time took a couple treatments to not be blotchy. I am in the process of using @hu s method with GF High Performance Flat plus topcoats of GF Flat Out Flat. Quit worrying about having a house that looks lived in. 3. its pretty rare that a thread stays on topic but lots of info can be gleaned in the oddest places sometimes. That is just very poor customer service. Honed stone surfaces definitely show more finger prints etc. I suggest placemats and table runner at meals, minimum, and a desk protector when doing work there. that would be in your favor if you were waiting for chairs from them. https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod2480622&categoryId=cat1537023, https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod2480968&categoryId=cat1537023. understandable if I rest a drink or a hot plate on the surface, or leave a spill, not understandable if it absorbs finger prints from clean hands in 30 min. that was the other table I looked at before deciding on the rh table. thanks wanjess. What color hardware do we use on our cream colored glaze kitchen cabinets? Very durable. Every little thing stains it. I had nightmares about that 500 pound slab of wood landing on my dog or child. I tried a tiny patch test under the table of Varathane Weathered Oak oil-based stain. In our local area people were selling RH coupons. (Grey Marquina Marble), , 60" Rectangular Table Overall: 60"W x 24"D x 12"H, Weight: 240 lbs. Any glass company could come in measure and install after delivery.