Furniture Restoration and Repair for Beginners

Furniture Restoration and Repair for Beginners

Author: Kevin Jan Bonner

Publisher: GMC Publications

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13:

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This comprehensive book answers every question on the subject of restoring furniture. How to fix a wobbly chair or a scratched table top; how to identify and repair finishes and veneers; how to stain wood or remove white ring marks; how to French polish or apply a wax finish.


Ultimate Guide to Furniture Refinishing & Repair, 2nd Revised Edition

Ultimate Guide to Furniture Refinishing & Repair, 2nd Revised Edition

Author: Brian Hingley

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2021-10-12

Total Pages: 705

ISBN-13: 1607657457

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Written by furniture repair expert and authority in the field, Brian D. Hingley Provides shop-tested and approved methods, as well as helpful information on tools and supplies Learn to remove or restore old finishes, refurbish warped wood, make structural repairs, and more Includes more than 500 step-by-step instructions, photographs, and drawings A go-to guide to repair, renovate, and refinish furniture


The Furniture Bible

The Furniture Bible

Author: Christophe Pourny

Publisher: Artisan

Published: 2014-11-04

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1579656455

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A Wall Street Journal Top 10 Crucial Home & Design Book for Beginners A Library Journal Best Book of the Year An Amazon Best Book of the Month Christophe Pourny learned the art of furniture restoration in his father’s atelier in the South of France. In this, his first book, he teaches readers everything they need to know about the provenance and history of furniture, as well as how to restore, update, and care for their furniture—from antiques to midcentury pieces, family heirlooms or funky flea-market finds. The heart of the book is an overview of Pourny’s favorite techniques—ceruse, vernis anglais,and water gilding, among many others—with full-color step-by-step photographs to ensure that readers can easily replicate each refinishing technique at home. Pourny brings these techniques to life with a chapter devoted to real-world refinishing projects, from a veneered table to an ebonized desk, a gilt frame to a painted northern European hutch. Rounding out this comprehensive guide is care and maintenance information, including how to properly clean leather, polish hardware, fix a broken leg, and replace felt pads, as well as recipes to make your own wax, shellac, varnish, stain, and more.


Furniture Makeovers

Furniture Makeovers

Author: Barb Blair

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2013-04-09

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1452124191

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Transform tired furniture into stunning showpieces: “A fabulous how-to volume for everything from sanding to decoupage and beyond.” —The City Sage blog You’ll never look at a hand-me-down dresser the same way again! This book offers twenty-six easy-to-follow techniques that can be applied to all different types of pieces, from bookshelves to desks: painting, applying gold leaf, wallpapering, distressing, dip dyeing, and more. In addition to the core techniques, author and Knack Studios founder Barb Blair shares thirty beautiful before-and-after makeovers from her studio and outlines how to achieve each look. With helpful step-by-step photographs, a visual glossary explaining all the tools and materials needed, and a lovely contemporary aesthetic, Furniture Makeovers is a treasure trove of ideas and instruction for the home decorator. “Her amply illustrated book shows why her repurposed furniture is in demand.” —Publishers Weekly


A Step-by-step Guide to Restoring & Repairing Furniture

A Step-by-step Guide to Restoring & Repairing Furniture

Author: Chris Jarrey

Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (CA)

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781571452290

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This practical guide is loaded with professional tips and tricks from an expert in the field. Every aspect of furniture restoration, repair, and maintenance is covered. Whether you want to restore a favorite dresser, replace a rush seat, or put the bounce back in an overstuffed sofa the clearly illustrated, step-by-step projects give you the know-how and confidence to get great results.


Rescue, Restore, Redecorate

Rescue, Restore, Redecorate

Author: Amy Howard

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2018-05-08

Total Pages: 478

ISBN-13: 1683352289

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“[The] step-by-step instructions are clear and practically foolproof . . . an essential guide to DIY restoration and antiquing.” ?Publishers Weekly (starred review) Whether you dream of restoring an heirloom to its former beauty, or just want to modernize a flea market treasure, Amy Howard has the design and refinishing secrets you need. Here are all the furniture finishing recipes, techniques, and tips that have made Howard’s beloved classes sold-out success stories, and made Howard herself the go-to guru of refinishing and “use what you have” redecorating. Try your hand at unique painted and faux finishes, and experiment with gold leaf, distressing, and marvelous graining effects. Along the way, you will learn a treasure trove of techniques, as Howard shares before-and-after makeovers from her studio and offers impeccable step-by-step instruction in all that is needed to achieve each look.


Repairing and Restoring Antique Furniture

Repairing and Restoring Antique Furniture

Author: John Rodd

Publisher:

Published: 1998-03-31

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780715306840

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First published in 1954 as The Repair and Restoration of Antique Furniture, this work has been revised, expanded and reillustrated by V.J. Taylor, and is aimed at woodworkers, owners of traditionally crafted furniture, and antiques enthusiasts. It explains to the layman the professionals' techniques for repairing damaged furniture and restoring it authentically to prime condition. It describes systematically the six basic steps - dismantling, cleaning joints, restoring components, gluing up, levelling and sandpapering, and colouring and polishing. Included are not only the solutions to typical problems, but also some of the methods which the author devised to overcome more unusual difficulties.