How to repair loose joints, broken chair legs and damaged finishes: this comprehensive book is an essential guide to repairing and conserving your furniture with professional results.
From the finest pieces to more everyday items, antique furniture will at some time need attention to treat minor scratches, dents or water marks or more complicated structural damage. This lavishly illustrated and informative book, written by and photographed in one of the world's leading workshops, shows how this is achieved using traditional materials, tools and techniques. Easy-to-follow steps are illustrated along with invaluable tips that have been passed down through generations of restorers, giving the reader the confidence to begin restoring their own pieces. With information on the history and construction of furniture, this uniquely practical manual will enable any budding restorer to learn the skills required, and to enjoy the immense satisfaction that comes from seeing an old or damaged piece of antique furniture restored once again to its original glory.
'Discovering and Restoring Antique Furniture' is a highly practical illustrated guide to providing essential and detailed information on the most commonly encountered problems in furniture restoration and conservation. All stages are clearly explained and generously illustrated with black and white pictures and colour photographs and line drawings.
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.
Whether you have beloved family heirloom that needs fixing up or want to renovate bargain furniture, this Ultimate Guide to Furniture Repair & Refinishing can help you get the job done right! With more than 500 color step-by-step instructions, photographs, and detailed drawings, this authoritative DIY guide will show you everything you need to know, from simple repairs to full restorations! Learn what tools and materials you need, how to remove or preserve original finishes, refurbish warped wood, and so much more. This book has been updated and redesigned from its previous edition so you can make the most out of damaged or antique furniture and achieve professional results!