About Touchwood French Polishing...

Grammar School educated, Chas Donnelly was apprenticed to a firm of Journeyman French Polishers in the City of London in 1976 at the age of sixteen...

Whilst attending the London College of Furniture he learned the trade "on-site" working in the Financial institutions, Inns of Court and Livery Halls which the "square mile" is famous for...

Following an interval as a Qualified Journeyman, Chas was engaged by P&O Cruises as their "Ships-Polisher." Where for several years he travelled the world assigned to mvSea Princess and the company's flagship ssCanberra attaining the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer having carried out the on-board refitting and restoration following her role as a troop-ship in the 1982 Falklands War...

Chas formed the company in 1986, during which time he has built a regular but varied client basis. The business has continued to thrive, and maintains an enviable reputation for it's totally professional service, high quality workmanship and competitive prices.

Visit our portfolio page to see some examples of our French Polishing work.