Conservation techniques for antique furniture restoration
Restore your furniture to the highest standard
If you wish to restore the functionality and aesthetic appearance of your furnishings, Michael J Linane can help you. The professional and experienced craftsman can help achieve the level of condition and finish you desire for your items. Whether it be securing loose joints or complete re-construction and re-finishing, you will have your requirements fulfilled here. Having worked for the museum circuit and many top West End dealers, his wealth of experience will provide you with a high standard of service.
Furniture restoration services
The recommended furniture restoration techniques include:
- Traditional polishing
- Re-gluing of failed joints
- Cabinet making and chair repairs
- Manufacture of new parts i.e. drawers, chair legs, drop-in seats
- Lathe work including knobs, spindles and finials
- Repairs to broken or missing parts
- Staining - matching to existing furniture and stain removal
- Lacquering, wax, oil and limed finishes
- Cellulose and modern lacquering
- Chemical stripping
- Carving repair, water and oil gilding and silvering
- Specialist inlays - Mother of Pearl, Pewter, Brass and Boulle work
- Veneer repairs - marquetry, parquetry and sand shading
Please take a look at some the previous restoration work complete by Michael J Linane in Potters Bar.
Easy collection and delivery of furniture
If you are unable to bring your furniture to my workshop in Potters Bar, take advantage of my collection and delivery services. Your furniture will be collected from your home or office as per your instructions and delivered to your desired address once the restoration work is completed.
Contact for further details on services, quotation, collection and delivery.
