Restoring and Refinishing Furniture by Manuel, Virginie -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Copyright Title Page Contents Introduction

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Restoring a Piece of Furniture Free Your Imagination Where to Look Before Acquiring a Piece of Furniture

General Assessment Assessing Damages and Alterations

Used Furniture’s Enemies

Biological Agents Environmental Factors Mechanical Damage

The Three Stages of Restoration

1. Refurbishing

Safety and Useful Tips Dismantling Furniture Cleaning Time Stripping Sanding Fighting Rot Treating and Protecting against Xylophagous Insects Repairing Parts

2. Small and Original Changes

Practical Examples

3. The Best Finish

Preparing Bases Finishing with Paint Finishing with Stains Finishing with Decoupage Protective Finishes for Exposed Wood Proper Maintenance Basic Gear

Getting to Work

Plain Colors

Multipurpose, Movable File Cabinet A Great Small Complement A Desk for the Kids A Stylish Couch

Aging Effects

From the Workshop to Your Home Magical Transformation A Charming Desk Table with Metal Feet A Chest of Drawers from the Fifties

Motifs

The New Trunk of Memories An Art Deco Touch Seventies-Style Stool A Small Table with Motifs A Virtual Tablecloth An Inspired Spice Rack

Decoupage

Pop Table A Day at the Market Attractive Bathroom Cupboard

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