Restoration of an antique or old wooden furniture
Restoring old wooden furniture is a complex and time-consuming process. There is an opinion that wooden furniture like tables, chairs, benches or china cabinets are not really durable and sometimes unable to restore them. Wooden furniture suffers under the influence of moisture, ultraviolet radiation and other environmental factors. In reality wooden furniture that has been properly done is very durable and long lasting. Even antique furniture can be restored if real professionals get down to business.
Where to start when restoring wooden furniture.
Any wooden table or dresser that is planned to be refinished is first examined. It is important to determine which elements and components need to be restored and updated. This can be the frame and trim, filler, fittings, carvings, coatings, etc.
Natural aging is an evitable process. It can be identified by such signs as loss of shine of the varnish coating, the appearance of small abrasions or cracks on wooden surfaces, peeling of paint, etc. These signs are a reason to start refinishing wooden furniture.
Restoration or Refinishing, as a rule, is a whole complex of restoration measures, thanks to which it is possible to return pieces of furniture to their original appearance, authenticity and functionality.
To effectively carry out restoration work, it is necessary to start with a photo or video recording of the object. This operation will allow you to document the features of a complex structure.
Next, we check the condition of each structural element that is assessed for the quality of the coating: any mechanical damage or defects, abrasions and other damage, then we determine what types of work needs to be done. We also take into account what the client finally wants, if he/she wants to restore it to its original condition or make something new.
Interesting! Usually the most difficult stage of restoration is restoration of the varnish coating. Before applying it, the wood surface must be carefully prepared using special compounds.
The restoration process may include the need to perform the following operations:
Removing the old paint layer and removing wood defects.
Replacement or repair of fittings.
Production of original decorative elements.
Restoring the functionality of individual structures.
Coloring.
Varnishing.
Gilding or decorating.
Carrying out any type of work using professional equipment allows you to maximize their efficiency, ensuring high quality restoration. It is also important to know how to carry out individual work correctly in order to eliminate the possibility of damage to antique interior items.