The restoration of wooden furniture is an activity dedicated to the preservation and protection of wooden furniture objects of historical and personal value of which furniture conservation and restoration can be divided into two general areas: structure and finish.

With structure generally relating to wood which may be divided into solid, joined, and veneered wood; the finish of furniture may be divided into painted or transparent. The conservation of furniture is the synthesis of three major endeavors, namely:

• The minimisation of deterioration (preservation);
• The consolidation (stabilization) of artifacts as they currently exist;
• Repair/replacement (compensation or restoration) of existing damage.

Meanwhile, restoration can be an arduous process if the goal is total and complete authenticity because authentic material is the actual original material of the object.

Tools for wood restoration

• Petroleum-free nitrile gloves
• Cotton cloths
• Synthetic cloths, “Pel cloth” and “Preserve-It”
• Brushes, “Hake” or “Windsor-Newton” brushes
• Distilled water
• Liquefied hide glue, “Titebond Liquid Hide Glue”, “Old Brown Glue”
• Cotton swab, balls, or wool
• Brush cleaner, “The Master’s”
• Paste or butchers wax, “Butchers”, “Johnson”, “Goddard’s”, and “Trewax”.

Please be informed that the content in this blog is only for DIY and should not be taken as the ultimate solution for your Wood restoration. If you needed a more professional Wood restoration service please click here.