How To Restore Your Old Furniture – Like A Pro!: Pro Tips, #3

By Lewis Carter

If the thought of restoring something old and making it like new again appeals to you, then you will love the hobby of restoring old furniture!

Using the information that is provided in this book, you will find that you are producing professional results from the first time that you try. 

This is a guide that will easily walk you through each process and teach you everything that you need to know to achieve fantastic results.

This book will help you to begin restoring furniture like a pro and get started effortlessly today, regardless of whether you are doing it as a business or as a hobby!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Shaharm Publications
• Release date: Jun 7, 2016
• ISBN: 9781533735706

Lewis Carter

Lewis Carter is a restoration and DIY enthusiast. Running a full time business restoring furniture and other household items has been Lewis's main passion for over 20 years. In his spare time, Lewis has also been a keen writer, and has now decided to marry his two passions and write about restoration and home care of all kinds. Wether you want to repair an old bed or chair, landscape your garden or paint your house yourself, and so much more, then Lewis's new series of 'Pro Tips' books will certainly make the job easy and fun!

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1. Turning Something Old into Something New

When some people look at a piece of old furniture, they see it as being a dilapidated item that is on its way to the curb and eventually, the trash heap. When other people see the same piece of furniture, however, they see it as being a beautiful item that can be cared for and restored until it is in like new condition. If you are part of the latter group, then this publication is going to be of interest to you. It walks you through the process of restoring old furniture until it is a beautiful piece to look at and to use.

Furniture restoration is perhaps as old as furniture itself. In the modern world, however, there are many products and techniques that make restoring old furniture much easier and make the finished product a thing of beauty. It is possible for anybody to get started with furniture restoration, provided you have some basic tools and the desire to work with the furniture until it is finished. We will discuss every factor of restoring old furniture in this publication, providing you with what you need to get started in this exciting and fulfilling hobby.

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Getting Started the Right Way

One of the first things that you will learn in this publication is that there are very specific tools that are necessary to get the job done. Although there may be specialty tools that can be used, depending upon the type of furniture you are restoring, there are also some basic items that should always be in your toolbox. We will review those items and discuss the different options that are available to get you started quickly and effectively.

Once you have the right tools, the only thing that is missing is the actual furniture that is going to be restored. You might be surprised with the number of different options that are available for finding the furniture that will make its way into your restoration workshop. Regardless of whether you are looking in your local area or if you are finding the furniture online, there are a wide variety of options for you to choose from. When you take your time and look for the perfect piece, you will be surprised with what you're able to do with it. Of course, from time to time, you may stumble across a piece of furniture that is right for restoration as well. Always be looking, because you never know when the next masterpiece will appear.

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Understanding the Steps Involved in Restoration

As you will quickly learn, there are a number of steps involved in the restoration process and you will need to follow a particular pattern if you want to get the best results possible. The first step is to look at the piece and to inspect it carefully, determining if it is worth restoring at all. In some cases it may be worth more in its unrestored condition. You should also take a close look at the workload that is