Professional Furniture Repair & Restoration in Bradford

Keep A How-To Guide Handy If you haven’t done much furniture restoration, you’ll likely find it helpful to keep a guidebook on hand so you can quickly find answers to any questions that come up over the course of your project. The library is an excellent resource for manuals and other furniture reference materials. Of course, The Internet is also a great resource for information and videos in which experts guide you through each step of the restoration process. Tools of the Trade You’ll need some tools to make your project happen. Take a trip down the sandpaper aisle and get a variety of grits. Buy both the moderately rough stuff (80 to 120 grit) and the finest grades (300 to 600). Get a couple of putty knives, one plastic and one metal. Also pick up some 0000 steel wool and a liquid stripping gel. You’ll need Phillips head and flathead screwdrivers for tightening joints and a small hammer and rubber mallet, which will allow you to adjust the wood without leaving a mark. Also have the following items on hand: Wood glue Wood putty Oil soap Measuring tape Plastic gloves Respirator 2- to 3-inch (5.08 to 7.62 centimeters) angled paint brush Toothbrush Now that your toolbox is full and you’re armed with these tips, you’re ready to begin restoring your furniture to its former glory.