Small, shallow dents in pine and other soft woods are usually easy to remove; large and deep dents, especially in hard wood, are harder to repair. Dents are easiest to remove from bare wood. Very large, shallow dents are probably best left untreated. Very deep dents should be filled, as detailed below for cracks and …
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10 Steps to Restoring Your Furniture
Professional furniture restorers and hobbyists alike all have one thing in common: the desire to pluck a piece of furniture off the side of the road and restore it to its former glory. What’s not to like? You’re saving something from a landfill and breathing new life into a forgotten item. The former owner only saw a …
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 …
Repurposing old Items
Today’s post is an article that was in the New York Times last week about repurposing old items. enjoy Finding Beauty in Old Things By SALLY MCGRANE LoFi StudioThe One for All storage system was inspired by the multicolored plastic boxes used to transport goods in Europe. Writing in Wednesday’s Times about the Repair Cafe in …
3 things to do when it comes to furniture repair
Whether you are planning on refinishing a piece of furniture or repairing it there are 3 simple steps that you need to take in order to ensure the outcome that you want: 1) Asses This first step is really coming up with a game plan – some questions you need to know the answers to. …
Repair or Replace?
The question comes up all of the time – is our furniture worth getting repaired or should we just replace it? Here are some things to consider when making the decision to repair or replace: Is the item part of a set of matched pieces? Do you love the piece? Does the item have sentimental …
Scratches on your Furniture
When that heartbreaking first ding or scratch appears on your new furniture, the marks left behind are especially obvious if the stain is scraped off and the lighter wood beneath it is revealed. Let’s face it – furniture is meant to be used, not just sit there collecting dust. But the downside if you are …