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Wood furniture is beautiful when new and can even be restored to its original beauty once it becomes old. Find out how wood furniture is restored in this free video series.
There are 17 videos in this series:
Restoring antique wood furniture is necessary when the finish and glue begin to disintegrate. Watch this free video to get a better idea of why restoring antique furniture is important.
Wood furniture can be preserved by various means. Find out how to furniture to increase the longevity of its life.
Some furniture products are not good for your health or for the environment. Find out what types of furniture finishing products are environmentally friendly in this free video.
Furniture repair and restoration should be done carefully. Find out how to recognize a bad furniture repair job in this free video.
Furniture restoration requires tools specific to the task. Find out what tools are necessary for antique furniture restoration in this free video.
Different types of wood have different visual qualities and durabilities. Find out how to choose the right type of wood for your home furniture in this free video.
When restoring damaged wood furniture, matching the grain is very important. Find out how to match the grain for furniture repair in this free video.
Old wood finish must be removed before applying the new finish during a restoration project. Find out how to remove old wood finish in this free video.
Wood furniture must be sanded sometime during the building or restoration process. Find out what grit sand paper to use when sanding wood in this free video.
Staining wood furniture is an important part of furniture restoration. Find out how to stain wood and get an even stain across the grains in this free video.
When wood gets damaged the blemish can be removed. Find out how to restore blemished wood in this free video.
Veneered trims add great charm to wood furniture. Find out how veneer can add flare to the trim on wood furniture in this free video.
Getting curved glass to fit furniture you are restoring can be very difficult. Get tips on matching curved glass to your furniture in this free video.
Wood such as mahogany must have the wood pores filled before staining. Find out why it is important to fill the wood pores before staining in this free video.
Even wood furniture damaged by fire can be restored. See an example of wood furniture restored after fire damage in this free video.
Wood furniture is sealed with several coats of lacquer. Find out what the process is for sealing wood furniture in this free video.
Sometimes touch-up repairs for wood furniture in your home. Find out how to fix small blemishes at home with spray on lacquer in this free video.
Wood furniture, new, used, or antique is a beautiful addition to any home. As wood furniture ages however, the finish and the glue can disintegrate. Obviously this causes the furniture to lose its aesthetic appeal; however, wood furniture does not need to be discarded when it shows age, falls apart, or even if it is damaged by fire. Wood furniture can be repaired and restored. Restoring wood furniture is done remarkably well by experts such as Ralph Jensen and can even be done by DIYers like yourself.
In this free video series learn about restoring wood furniture from carpenter and wood furniture restoring expert Ralph Jensen. Ralph will explain the various steps it takes to restore wood furniture and how to repair small blemishes on the wood furniture or antique furniture in your home. He will discuss the reasons why people restore their wood furniture, why it is important to fill wood pores in wood before staining, and how to stain wood. Watching these video clips can help you get a better idea of what is involved in restoring wood furniture, including antique furniture.
Ralph Jensen Ralph Jensen has been restoring furniture for over thirty years in Wilmington NC. He restores antiques, builds custom pieces, and does repairs on new furniture in his antique workshop.dkdk
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