Furniture Restoration is often a worthy cause as many factory floor pieces use cheap labor and cheap ingredients to simulate what was once woodworking art. Here are two examples of recent restorations completed for customers.
The first is an old solid cherry wood hutch that was partially damaged in a fire where the finish had turned almost black in some areas. The piece was stripped of its original finish, sanded, stained to match the lattice work in the door, and sprayed with satin lacquer.
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Here is what the hutch looked like before finishing.
This second example was a painted piece which had gold highlights inside the grooves on the legs and the beads on the legs at the bottom. This was thought to be aspen on the drawer fronts and legs. The drawer fronts are milled with soft curves in the face while the legs have a groove milled and elaborate foot details.
Once stripped, it was discovered that the side panels were masonite, so panels were added to match using wood of birch. The top had a piece of Formica which was painted brown. The original hardware was removed and is being upgraded.
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Stain colors are mixes of various stains to acquire the appropriate tint and shade. Prices are quite reasonable compared to on-site construction/installations. The average cost ranges from $350 to $500 to strip and finish one piece of furniture.
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