Furniture Repair & Refinishing (Creative Homeowner Ultimate Guide To. . .) - Softcover

Brian D. Hingley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1580110061 ISBN 13: 9781580110068

Publisher: Creative Homeowner Press, 1998

Synopsis

Packed with detailed information, Furniture Repair & Refinishing takes a hands-on approach to furniture repair and restoration. Written by an authority in the field, the book teaches-through step-by-step instructions and full-color photo how sequences-everything the beginning furniture restorer needs to know to achieve professional results, whether planning a simple repair or a full restoration. All tasks are rated for difficulty and feature tools and materials lists.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Ultimate Guide to Furniture Repair & Refinishing Furniture restoration is a practical pastime that can also be rewarding and enjoyable. Do you want to restore a treasured family heirloom, or renovate bargain furniture at minimal cost? Either way, you'll find Furniture Repair & Refinishing invaluable. In this authoritative do-it-yourself guide, a seasoned furniture repair expert explains through clear instructional text and full-color photo sequences how to achieve professional results, whether you're planning a simple repair or a full restoration.

The author offers shop-tested advice on
- Selecting and using tools, materials, and supplies
- Making structural repairs, including fixing loose and broken joints in chairs, chests, tables, and beds
- Repairing table tops, drawers, veneer, and warped wood
- Preserving and renewing original finishes on old collectible furniture
- Removing old finishes from damaged furniture
- Preparing wood for a new finish
- Finishing wood, cleaning hardwood, and completing projects

With more than 475 step-by-step photographs and 62 detailed drawings, all in full color, this informative book is a must for every furniture lover's library.

About the Author:

Brian D. Hingley has been a professional furniture refinisher for more than 20 years. He is the owner of Hingley Furniture Restoration, Inc., in Richmond, Virginia. Among his clients are interior design firms, business and corporate customers, moving companies, and historical sites such as Sherwood Forest, home of U.S. President John Tyler.

About this edition

• Publisher: Creative Homeowner Press
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 1580110061
• ISBN 13: 9781580110068
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192