Tag: Furniture Refinishing

Faux Finishes

Faux finishing is almost as simple as repainting furniture. However, unlike simple painting where you just change the color, faux finishing adds a little more detail to your furniture. It will not only give your furniture a new look but it can also add character to it. There are many ways to faux finish furniture. Listed …

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  Until next time – Dan @ Wood Menders

Recent Projects

Here are some of the recent projects that we have been working on at Wood Menders: Until next time – Dan @ Wood Menders

A Look at a Rococo Revival Furniture Master’s Work

Chair from a Belter Parlor Set – Part of the Furniture Collection at The Queen Anne Private Residence Club in Eureka Springs, Ark. (http://www.thequeenannemansion.com/) – Photo Courtesy of The Queen Anne Mansion When it comes to Rococo Revival furniture, John Henry Belter was no doubt the master craftsman working in the mid-1800s. He was so …

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Here are some recent projects that we have been working on at Wood Menders: Until Next Time – Dan @ Wood Menders

Guide To Sandpaper

  The first step to finishing any woodworking project is sanding. Whether you choose to use any type of power sander or to sand by hand, you need to select the right type and grit of sandpaper. Sanding with the wrong sandpaper could irreparably damage your handiwork. Choose the Right Grit: Sandpaper is graded based …

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Recent Projects

Here are some recent projects that we have been working on at Wood Menders:       Until Next Time – Dan @ Wood Menders