piano system fitting
A range of retrofit systems are manufactured to tackle some common problems that piano owners face. Whether damp is causing keys to stick, or whether underfloor heating means your piano won’t stay in tune, there are things that can help.
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starting from £100
In Wales, high humidity can often become a problem for our pianos, especially in locations nearer the coast. Excessive moisture causes wooden parts to swell, split or seize; metal parts may tarnish or corrode; and mildew or mould can even form on wood and felt surfaces.
To combat this, I regularly install specially-designed heating units to maintain a steady level of humidity for your piano.
starting from £180
In order to maintain a stable tuning and to prevent wooden parts from becoming overly dry, pianos should be kept away from direct heat sources as much as possible. Clearly, underfloor heating presents a significant problem to this recommendation. Thankfully, heat-resistant carpets are available to protect both upright and grand pianos in this situation, and can be custom made to size in a number of colours.
starting from £100
Whether to protect little fingers from a piano, or to protect a piano from little fingers, it can sometimes be best to secure the moving fixture which covers the keys (known as the fallboard) in the closed position. To this end, an external lock similar in appearance to a G-clamp can be fitted to the underside of the key-bed. Importantly, the plastic polymer which these locks are made from is very tough while also being kind to piano finishes. I cannot say that they are visually appealing, but when it comes to looking after the precious things in life, these locks are an excellent solution.
