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Furniture Refinishing


Stripping and Finishing:
All of Master Furniture's stripping and finishing is done by hand to ensure that the original workmanship is in no way compromised.  The method or approach to the restoration of a project is determined by the period of the article, whether stripping the original finish will hurt the integrity or patina of the piece, and the finish that should be reapplied (shellac, varnish, lacquer, etc.).

Another popular approach today is to lightly prepare a piece, then apply an appropriate finish overtop of the original, which will enhance the colour and hide a multitude of sins.  This is a very effective way to refurbish a piece at a fraction of the cost of full stripping and refinishing.

 Stripping and refinishing

Knock-apart and Regluing:
Knocking a piece apart and re-gluing it will reestablish its structural integrity, making a cherished but perhaps precarious piece stable and once again enjoyed by your family.

 Knock-apart and regluing

Furniture Repairs:
Repairs can encompass everything from the tiniest (yet irksome) nicks and scratches to recreating missing parts from an article that have been completely destroyed or lost.  Some simpler repairs can be completed on-site.

Furniture repairs

French Polishing:
French polishing is generally only necessary when dealing with a period article.  Rejuvenating shellac is often the method of choice when stripping the article might reduce its value.  As well, French polishing retains the natural, aged patina of both the wood and the finish.  These articles requiring French polishing are generally from the 19th century or earlier; by the onset of the 20th century, varnishes and lacquers had been introduced.

  

Custom Finishes:
Master Furniture has over the years created many custom finishes, from marblizing, artificially graining, and custom shading (a Master Furniture specialty), to automotive finishes applied to furniture and the more rustic appeal of a distressed finish.

  

A Note from Ian:

When the restoration of a piece of antique furniture is contemplated, it is important that both the owner of the piece and the restorer come to agreement regarding exactly what is to be done. Now, it may be argued that any competent craftsman will know what to do, this may be true; however, even well-informed and experienced collectors will vary greatly in their instructions. For this reason, we at Master Furniture encourage our customers to be a part of the restoration of their heirlooms.

 

"People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed, never throw out anyone." - Audrey Hepburn

Ian Daines
Master Furniture Inc.
1266 Falkenburg Road
email: ian@masterfurniture.ca
Oakville and surrounding area Phone: (905) 847-9663
Muskoka area Phone: (705) 646-2757

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