Description of a Furniture Restoration Specialist
Antique furniture is popular among collectors due to its history and craftsmanship. Furniture restoration specialists are trained woodworking professionals who protect the investment of antique furniture collectors.
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Function
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Furniture restoration specialists use a variety of methods to repair antique furnishings and return them to their original appearance. Specialists also perform techniques meant to preserve the furniture to protect it from damage due to aging.
Methods
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Furniture restoration specialists use hand tools such as hammers and nails to strengthen and repair wooden parts, strip off old paint, refinish and reupholster pieces. Some also use power tools such as such as drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, planers, and wood-nailing machines. Specialists also apply chemical treatments for preservation.
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Types
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Some furniture restoration specialists work for museums or antique dealers; others are self-employed and run their own businesses.
Education
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Most furniture restoration specialists have post-secondary training such as a diploma from a technical training school or an associate's degree in carpentry or woodworking. Others have four-year bachelors degrees in wood technology, furniture manufacturing, wood engineering or production management, explains the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Earnings
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As of December 2009, furniture restoration specialists received average annual salaries of $37,000, according to Indeed.com.
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