furniture finishing

Presents a collection of refinishing techniques along with advice for finding items to refinish at antique stores and flea markets. Includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions along with material lists and before-and-after color photographs.

"In [this] throwaway culture, there's a counter movement growing that urges us to 'make do and mend'. The Repair Shop has brought this waste-conscious message to an even wider audience, cementing itself as a BBC classic. [This] book concentrates on the show's . . . experts, including woodworker and furniture restorer Will Kirk, clockmaker and mechanical wizard Steve Fletcher, silversmith Brenton West, saddler/leatherworker Suzie Fletcher, upholsterer Sonnaz, and seamstresses Julie Tatchell & Amanda Middleditch--aka The Teddy Bear Ladies, with each sharing why they love their craft, followed by a narrative on two specific objects and their restoration journeys"--Provided by publisher.

Describes how to refinish furniture at home to look like a professional job.

Gives advice and techniques for refinishing and repairing furniture.