How To Restore & Repair Furniture: How To Give Any Job The Professional Touch
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
For anyone who has ever looked at a battered chair or a scratched tabletop and wondered whether it could be saved, How to Restore & Repair Furniture: How to Give Any Job the Professional Touch is the definitive answer. This authoritative guide, edited by consultant Alan Smith, instructs readers through the full spectrum of furniture restoration techniques — from stripping and sanding to re-upholstering and refinishing — presenting each method with clarity and precision that transforms a daunting task into an achievable craft. Whether tackling a beloved antique or a battered flea-market find, the book arms both the enthusiastic amateur and the seasoned hobbyist with the knowledge to achieve results that rival professional workshop standards. What sets this guide apart is its commitment to demystifying the trade secrets that restorers spend years accumulating, presenting them in a structured, step-by-step format that builds confidence with every chapter. Smith's editorial approach ensures the content is practical without sacrificing depth, covering materials, tools, and finishes with the thoroughness of a true craftsman's handbook. The broader appeal lies in its philosophy: that every piece of furniture, no matter how worn, carries a story worth preserving — leaving the reader to wonder just how many hidden gems are waiting to be rescued.
Author: Alan Smith
Format: Hardback
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
For anyone who has ever looked at a battered chair or a scratched tabletop and wondered whether it could be saved, How to Restore & Repair Furniture: How to Give Any Job the Professional Touch is the definitive answer. This authoritative guide, edited by consultant Alan Smith, instructs readers through the full spectrum of furniture restoration techniques — from stripping and sanding to re-upholstering and refinishing — presenting each method with clarity and precision that transforms a daunting task into an achievable craft. Whether tackling a beloved antique or a battered flea-market find, the book arms both the enthusiastic amateur and the seasoned hobbyist with the knowledge to achieve results that rival professional workshop standards. What sets this guide apart is its commitment to demystifying the trade secrets that restorers spend years accumulating, presenting them in a structured, step-by-step format that builds confidence with every chapter. Smith's editorial approach ensures the content is practical without sacrificing depth, covering materials, tools, and finishes with the thoroughness of a true craftsman's handbook. The broader appeal lies in its philosophy: that every piece of furniture, no matter how worn, carries a story worth preserving — leaving the reader to wonder just how many hidden gems are waiting to be rescued.