Collins Care and Repair of Furniture

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

• Used

  Paperback
  2002

  $3.35

  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.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1994

  $3.35

  This is a guide for the practical amateur with a love for furniture in the home and garden. Divided into five chapters, it gives the reader an understanding of the background to domestic furniture and how it is made, and advice on methods and materials for its care and repair. Features include: how to recognize genuine and reproduction furniture; easy-to-follow tips and techniques on how to care for and repair household furniture; step-by-step illustrations and repair sequences; coverage of a wide range of materials; and a list of suppliers for specialist materials. The authors' previous books include Collins Complete DIY Manual and Collins Complete Woodworker's manual .