If the vinyl floors in your house needs replacement, you’re confronted with the grueling task of eliminating not only the floor covering but also the adhesive that stored it in place for decades. The glue probably has dried out, become brittle and formed hard lumps. You have to remove the clutter before you lay the […]
Category: Furnishings
To Darken a Spot in an Aniline Leather Couch
Not all finishes are the same, when it comes to leather couches. Some couches have an opaque pigment tint that ends in a color that is consistent. An finish is somewhat translucent, allowing the leather’s natural features to appear through. As time passes, the pigment fades, resulting in lighter spots on the couch. A special […]
The way to Restore 1950s Chrome Kitchen Table & Chairs
Classic 1950s chrome kitchen sets give a classic charm to modern homes. Unfortunately, many antique chrome tables and seats show their age in the form of hardened legs, peeling laminate and cracked or dirty seats. With a little bit of elbow grease, you can restore ’50s kitchen sets for their original glory in order to […]
The way to Stain Rosewood
Rosewood is a wealthy, tight-grained wood that may come from among many trees belonging to this genus Dalbergia. Its oily and shiny texture make it a preferred material for musical instruments, jewelry boxes and other crafts, and furniture makers use it primarily as a fabric for highlighting and cutting. Rosewood is generally chocolate- or coffee-brown […]
How do I Fix a Worn Antique Victorian Tapestry?
To get a precious antique, the best alternative is professional restoration. But for tapestries with small financial value, a mild cleaning makes wrapped colors easier to spot. When selecting thread, true color matching ensures a convincing repair that mixes with Victorian-era colours, including regions of the tapestry with hues that show signs of fading or […]