It is well understood that often antique furniture requires a proper restoration, for example a 100 years old table or chairs that have more important sentimental value. Most of my clients have antique furniture taken from great-grandparents that is outdated over time and needs a proper work in order to make it back in order.
Read MoreHow does the process of furniture refinishing work? Indoor and Outdoor furniture refinishing: Tables, desks, benches, wooden walls, dressers, nightstands etc.
Read MoreIt is well known that a good professional can make the beloved table and chairs look like the new ones or sometimes even better. A good table has a great value, that is why a good table is expensive. First, it is the wood, to make a good quality table craftsmen take completely dry slabs. Did you know, for example, an oak slab has to dry about 12 years and for the walnut it takes about 8 years. Second, how the table is done, how much effort and skills have to be applied in order to make one. Such tables will serve for several generations. The only thing that can become old and scratchy is the surface. So people come to refinish the table surface and it is as new again.
A century or two ago our ancestors passed on the wooden furniture sets from generation to generation. In the modern world, according to statistics furniture sets change on average 2-3 times in 45-50 years. It is often difficult to part with old furniture - either it is dear to a memory, or it keeps special comfort and you don’t want to part with it. Nowadays, you don’t need to get rid of it but give your wonderful set a second life by refinishing/restoring it.
Read MoreWhen making a new furniture it is important to pay attention to the unique qualities of wood. Each timber is unique and beautiful. Final design is important, based on the final mocks we can choose the right timber. Plus, we should not forget about the dryness of wood. Each timber has its own drying period. We have to keep it in mind too.
Finally, We should not be stopped in choosing the wood. The experienced carpenter knows how to make the best of it.
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