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Make your home more decorative

Using wooden elements in the home interior can entirely transform its look and feel. But, overdoing it is never a plus as it can become too overwhelming for the viewer. All you need to do is find the right piece with ideal size and a design that complements the floor and walls. Here are some quick tips to make your home decorative with the help of wooden furniture. Pick the shades Floors are highly versatile and can blend with almost all kinds of furniture. Moreover, if you pick the right floor, it can change the look of your room completely. As a golden rule, focus on contrast when you're mixing finishes. So, if the tone of your furniture is dark, pair it with a light floor, and when the furniture is light, go for a dark floor finish. You can choose from several shades -- honey-tones oak, aged white-washed, glossy finish. Use a buffer Wood on wood can be a tricky business, but if you pull it off, you can give your home a one-of-its-kind, unique, and compelling look. For instance,...

REMOVE PAINT STAINS FROM YOUR LAWN FURNITURE

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Paint stains include stains from water-based or oil-based paints. It is again different from the paint fumes. Each type of paint stain requires a different style of process. The first step is to keep the stained area wet until you can find a reliable lawn furniture repair service provider, or until you can get started with the cleaning process. Water-based paint stains Water-based paints include craft paints, latex paints, acrylic paint, finger paints, and others. The first step is to remove any excess paint from the stained area, with the help of a spoon, paint spatula, or a dull knife. The trick is not to use paper towels or cloth. Using paper towels or rags will push the paint more in-depth into the material. Use warm water with liquid detergent for laundry to rinse and soap the stain. Repeat it several times until the stain diminishes. If the paint stain is on a fabric material, use rubbing alcohol and wipe it from the other side of the fabric. Now, use a dull knife to scrape of...

White furniture cleaning tips

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If you like everything to be spotless, then white is not your colour. White shows class, luxury, and serenity. But, keeping white furniture clean can be challenging for everyone. However, will little effort, you can keep it clean and maintain the brightness of your white furniture. Here are some tips for doing so, with much less effort. Protect from spillage Food and beverage spillage is the prime cause behind white furniture stains. Over time, these stains get darker and become a dirt spot on your white furniture. Hydrophobic coating is one way you can protect your white furniture from these spillages. This coating keeps the fluid from soaking it, making it easier to clean and dry it. This coating is a very crucial element in a household with kids. Protect from direct sunlight The UV rays work as a bleaching agent on the surface of your furniture. Over a period, it can discolour any object. When it comes to white-coloured furniture, it takes shininess out of it. Thus avoid ke...

Guidelines to restore your antique furniture

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If you are looking to restore your antique furniture and bring back that old, vintage shine, here is a quick step-by-step Furniture Restoration process to follow. Stripping back Stripping furniture can be messy, so try working outside, if possible. If you work indoors, protect any nearby floor and furniture. And, to prevent damage to the body of the piece, cover it with plastic with only the top uncovered, and liberally apply the stripper. Let the layers dissolve Once you apply the stripper, wait for fifteen to thirty minutes until the coating is dissolved. If the stripper has not removed all the layers, try spreading the paste. Neutralise the stripper Before applying any chemical, neutralise the wood by soaking a wood with a pad of steel in white spirit. Also, be sure to read the label before using any chemicals on furniture. Clean off the table After applying the stripper, wipe away the residue with cotton rags and leave for one day. In the meantime, clean away...

Furniture Repair: Where to start?

Furniture is undoubtedly the most beautiful part of your home, but taking proper care of it is essential. Furniture has a shelf life of about seven to ten years, and it is crucial to get your furniture repaired once in a while. If your furniture has started to wear out and you don't want to replace it, here is how The Sofa Doctor can help in repairing and redesigning your house furniture . Services The Sofa Doctor offers a wide range of services, as discussed below. Custom Headboards A bedroom without a headboard looks incomplete, irrespective of the size of your bed. The Sofa Doctor offers custom headboards that provide your bedroom with a unique and elegant finish. An upholstered headboard features a concealed frame with a thick layer of foam padding. Repairs The Sofa Doctor offers comprehensive repair services, including re-webbing, re-springing, replacing foam cushions, leather lounge suite refurbishments, antique chairs, sofas, ottomans, cane lounge suites, a...

The Sofa Doctor - Furniture Repair Service

The Sofa Doctor, previously known as Brendan McKinna Upholstery was founded in 1990. Over the years, the brand Brendan McKinna Upholstery changed its name to the Sofa Doctor, but the craftsmen behind the business remained the same. The firm is 100% owner-operated, and for more than 30 years, the brand has continued to deliver excellent-quality services all the times. Qualities that make the Sofa Doctor the preferred choice Client satisfaction is the priority - At The Sofa Doctor, the client’s satisfaction is the number priority. The skilled and experienced craftsmen look after treasured furniture with the utmost care and attention to detail without damaging the furniture. Furniture manufacture - The craftsmen at the Sofa Doctor also manufacture customised furniture according to the client’s requirements. In-house interior consultants - At the Sofa Doctor, the in-house interior consultants are skilled in the art of enhancing the interior of living space to achieve a healthier ...

Do you know furniture restoration is eco-friendly?

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Choosing wood furniture restoration instead of buying a new one, helps reduce the level of carbon emission, thus protecting the environment. Manufacturing new furniture results in deforestation and emits a hundred times more carbon dioxide as compared to carbon dioxide produced during the furniture restoration process. Thus, it is recommended to opt for a furniture restoration option and help save the environment.  Contact Sofa Doctor, for the best furniture restoration services in Australia. We provide quality repair services without damaging the furniture. Sofa Doctor, based in the Gold Coast, offers antique furniture restoration, repair, and refurbishing facilities throughout Australia. Call (07) 5520 7979 for any queries.

Professional Antique Furniture Restoration: Ask The Sofa Doctor

There are several reasons why antique furniture restoration is essential. Antique furniture, over time, has stories, memories and historical values associated with them. Also, the antique furniture pieces reflect the style and features of the time they were made.  What causes antique furniture damage? Some of the common reasons for antique furniture damage Carelessness is perhaps the foremost cause of furniture damage (both new and antique). Lack of proper care while relocating furniture, such as bumps, scratches, scrapes and loose fittings, damages the furniture. It is recommended to take adequate care of your antique furniture. Environmental and weather factors such as Humidity, varying temperature, heat and lighting can affect the state of antique furniture. Antique furniture consistently exposed to humid and damp conditions make the layering over the wood to weaken & detach from the substrate.  How to preserve antique furniture? Regularly cleaning anti...