Collins Care and Repair of Furniture

Collins Care and Repair of Furniture

by Albert Jackson (Author), David Day (Author), David Day (Author), Albert Jackson (Author)

Synopsis

This is a complete guide to repairing and re-finishing furniture for amateur restorers and a reference for people who have either inherited or acquired old pieces of furniture in desperate need of some care and attention. The text covers all the key skills and techniques involved in buying, mending and restoring old furniture including: browsing markets and checking the condition; restoring and replacing finishes; basic wood repairs for chairs, tables and cabinets; basic upholstery; furniture finishing and preservation.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Edition: New
Publisher: Collins
Published: 04 Feb 2002

ISBN 10: 0007127626
ISBN 13: 9780007127627

Author Bio
Jackson and Day were awarded Master's degrees in furniture design at the Royal College of Art, London. They have written and illustrated numerous books on repairs, restoration and DIY, and appeared on television to discuss their work.