Antique furniture restoration
Often you hear the terms furniture conservation, antique furniture restoration, finish restoration, furniture preservation, furniture repair etc. The terms may appear similar; however, there’s a huge difference. Example, Antiques Furniture Restoration is the process of restoring an antique or work of art to an original-like condition or protecting an antique or work of art against further deterioration as in conservation. Here’s brief about other restoration terminologies:
Conservation: It is a detail-oriented process. Primarily, it is designed to preserve the original finish and materials as much as possible while making the piece back to its original condition (as much as possible).
Finish restoration: It is the process of making an existing finish back to life. It involves re-emulsifying the original finish, either shellac or varnish. The method also removes the dirt and grime accumulated over years of use. If the finish is weak, additional layers of the same finish may be applied to bolster the restored finish and ensure longevity. The more original finish that outlasts, the more antique value remains.
Preservation: It is the process of stopping or slowing deterioration. Damaged and finish deterioration is left intact but prevented from going further. Typically, performed on museum furniture and antique furniture. Preservations is a chemical process that prevents further oxidation of the wood and metals, and besides, adds moisture to the existing finish.
Refinishing: It is the process of removing a finish and applying a new finish in its place. The process destroys significant sections of antique value in furniture. It is recommended to avoid refinishing unless required.
Repair: It involves Physical, structural replacement or reinforcement of parts of the original piece. It may include the addition of new materials altered to appear aged or the application of antique materials to improve the appearance of repair and preserve as much value as possible.
Restoration: It is the process of bringing a piece of furniture back to its original-like condition, including structural and finish repairs.
Stripping: It involves dipping the piece in a chemical bath that removes finish, patina, and in some cases, the glue is holding the piece together.
Sofa Doctor based in the Gold Coast offers antique furniture restoration, furniture, repair, refurbishing services throughout Australia. Call (07) 5520 7979 for any queries.
Conservation: It is a detail-oriented process. Primarily, it is designed to preserve the original finish and materials as much as possible while making the piece back to its original condition (as much as possible).
Finish restoration: It is the process of making an existing finish back to life. It involves re-emulsifying the original finish, either shellac or varnish. The method also removes the dirt and grime accumulated over years of use. If the finish is weak, additional layers of the same finish may be applied to bolster the restored finish and ensure longevity. The more original finish that outlasts, the more antique value remains.
Preservation: It is the process of stopping or slowing deterioration. Damaged and finish deterioration is left intact but prevented from going further. Typically, performed on museum furniture and antique furniture. Preservations is a chemical process that prevents further oxidation of the wood and metals, and besides, adds moisture to the existing finish.
Refinishing: It is the process of removing a finish and applying a new finish in its place. The process destroys significant sections of antique value in furniture. It is recommended to avoid refinishing unless required.
Repair: It involves Physical, structural replacement or reinforcement of parts of the original piece. It may include the addition of new materials altered to appear aged or the application of antique materials to improve the appearance of repair and preserve as much value as possible.
Restoration: It is the process of bringing a piece of furniture back to its original-like condition, including structural and finish repairs.
Stripping: It involves dipping the piece in a chemical bath that removes finish, patina, and in some cases, the glue is holding the piece together.
Sofa Doctor based in the Gold Coast offers antique furniture restoration, furniture, repair, refurbishing services throughout Australia. Call (07) 5520 7979 for any queries.
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