Ben Hoops
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What is Furniture Restoration & Why is it Important?
Furniture Restoration – What is it? Why is it Important? When it comes to repairing furniture in the most efficient, non-invasive manner possible – Restoration is the best way to go. In the world of furniture repair, there is a type that we call as antique furniture restoration. Its aim is to be able to …
The Best Glue for Furniture Repair
There are many types of glue available in the market. How do we know which among them is the best and strongest wood glue? For many centuries, animal or hide glue were used for woodwork. Although they are still used today, other kinds of glue like polyurethane (Gorilla glue), polyvinyl acetate (PVA), cyanoacrylates (superglue), and …
The Differences Between Shellac and Polyurethane, Varnish and Lacquer
Today’s post is all about the differences between the finishes that are typically used on most furniture today. Wood finishing, as its name suggests, is the last step in the process of repairing and refinishing furniture. Some use wood finishes to protect their furniture while others use them just to make their furniture look more …
Removing Smoke Smell from your Furniture
In today’s post we will be discussing some home remedies to get that smokey smell out of your furniture. Smoke, whether from cigarettes, fire damage, or other burning things, can leave an unpleasant odor in your home. What’s worse is that this smell can stick to your furniture, leaving your house smelling rotten. Fortunately, there …
FURNITURE TIPS AND TRICKS
Refinishing furniture is neither a science or an art form, but a combination of the two. Knowledge of the materials used and how they interact is necessary, along with a sense of esthetics to use this knowledge to produce a pleasing appearance. If the piece has no mechanical faults to consider, your only concern is …
If It’s Broke, Fix It—Properly
Today’s post is a great article that was in some US versions of the Wall Street Journal on February 25th, 2012 When a piece of furniture goes to pieces, you don’t have to. Take it to one of the repair shops trusted by top decorators It might not be a 15th-century Renaissance terra-cotta relief, …
Furniture Restoration Jobs You Should Leave to a Professional
Visit your local library or bookstore, and you’ll find loads of how-to books on furniture restoration. But don’t let the seemingly simple directions and nifty illustrations fool you — some projects are better left to experienced professionals. Just because you have the ability to restore a piece of furniture doesn’t mean you should. The truth …