Furniture Refinishing & Antique Restoration

Time 2020-11-11 01:04:29

Web Name: Furniture Refinishing & Antique Restoration

WebSite: http://www.refinishwizard.com

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Hello,If you are reading this message, your browser is not accepting javascript. Without the script, a number of features on this site are not visible. These include pictures that go with the text.If you have a warning bar at the top of the page, click on the bar and then click the "Allow Blocked Content" Option to see this web page correctly. To disable the script blocking feature of your browser, click on the "Information Bar Help" and follow the steps listed.This site is best viewed using the latest version of Internet Explorer. For larger text, go to the control panel in your Windows (Start, Control Panel, Display, Settings) and set the resolution to 800 x 600 (though 1024 x 768 looks pretty good also).Hope you enjoy the site. Thanks for visiting!Paul Snyder Does Refinishing Ruin the Value? A lot of people believe that antiques and older pieces of furniture should never be refinished... they say it's strictly taboo and will ruin the value if you alter the existing finish. Is this rule always true or are there exceptions? Hear what the experts at Antiques Roadshow have to say about it in this article - Does Refinishing Antiques Ruin the Value? How to Refinish and Restore Wood Furniture Do you have an antique or older piece of furniture that needs some work? Would you like to refinish that bargain piece you picked up at a yard sale? Do you need to remove that annoying white ring on your table? Are you planning to paint over your kitchen cabinets or an old dresser? Did someone have an accident that damaged the finish on a piece of your furniture? Do you want to restore the woodwork in your home? If you answered yes to any of these questions, or have a similar project in mind, then you've come to the right place for help! It doesn't matter if this is your first project or if you've been doing this type of work for years, your participation is welcome. Newcomers can use the refinishing and restoration articles on the site for guidance, while veteran pros answer questions on the Q A Forum. Is there a Difference between Refinishing and Restoring? If you restore an object, you return it to it's original or usable and functional condition. With wood furniture, this can include removing a failed or improper finish (e.g., paint) and replacing it with new finish appropriate to the age and use for the piece. Replacing the old finish with a new one is called refinishing. But restoration can include a whole lot more! Restoration can include replacing missing or broken doors, drawers, feet, trim pieces, hardware, and any other part of the original piece. It can include all kinds of repairs including burn marks, cracks, splits, loose and damaged veneers, loose joints of every type, worn drawer slides, and every other conceivable kind of wear and tear that comes from use and abuse. On the other end of the spectrum, restoration may simply consist of a thorough cleaning, minor touch-ups, applying a new coat of finish, and/or applying a coat of paste wax. For the purposes of this website, restoration is an all encompassing word that means "Whatever it takes to return the piece to it's original condition, or at least make it functional and pleasing to the owner (you)." Replacing the old finish (refinishing) is often just one of the steps in a restoration project. What's Best... Refinishing or Touch-Ups? Every project has a starting point. Restoring old and antique wood furniture, wood cabinetry, or architectural woodwork is no exception. The first step is always the same... evaluate the condition of your piece(s) and based on your findings map out a plan to achieve the results you want. First, a word on value. If you don't know the age or history of the piece(s) you have, then don't do a thing to it until you find out. Though it's rare, once in a while folks will pull a prized collectible out of Grandma's attic or get a treasure for practically nothing at a yard sale or even an antique shop. These pieces are generally most valuable with the finish or paint that's on them, even if it doesn't look like it's in great condition. With that word of caution, it's time to move on to the first step which will guide you in evaluating the condition of the item and developing a plan to correct the problems you want to fix. Click on the link to the article at the top left labeled "Repair vs. Refinish". Q A Forum Can't find the information you're looking for in the articles? Then check out our bulletin board where experts freely share their wealth of knowledge and experience. Helpful Hint - Do a quick search before posting to see if your question has been asked before. "Well, we're just about done with this project and thanks to all of the help I was able to get from you guys here we are extremely pleased with the finish. Thank all of you so much." - Phillip "I followed your directions and the piece looks like new! I am so encouraged that I have another project..." - Leslie "Thank you all for the info/ideas on where to start with this part of the project" - Michael

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