Directory of Refinishing Resources

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This category contains information and instruction on refinishing furniture for the do-it-yourselfer, hobbyist, or professional. The material contains articles, tips, and step by step instruction for stripping, staining, repairing, glazing, production spraying, finishing, and specialty finishes. In addition, it also contains courses, seminars, and schools dealing with the preservation, restoration, and conservation of antiques.

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Resources in This Category

• American Wood Finishing Institute

  http://www.awfi.org/
  Hands on training facility for wood finishing including individual seminars.

• Antique Restoration Courses

  http://www.antiquerestorers.com/Courses/Courses.htm
  Education, training, resources, and schools for the restoration and conservation of antique furniture.

• D and J Patio Furniture Repair

  http://www.djpatio.com/
  Information, instruction, and supplies for do-it-yourself patio furniture repairs.

• Fran Malloy Furniture - Restoration and Conservation

  http://www.franmalloy.co.uk/
  Restoration and conservation of antique and contemporary furniture, and courses in woodworking.

• Furniture Articles

  http://www.antiquerestorers.com/Articles/FURNITURE_ARTICLES.htm
  A large collection of articles written by people in the furniture restoration and conservation field. Articles cover various kinds of finishes, refinishing tips on furniture as well as pianos and cabinets.

• Furniture Knowledge Tip Archive

  http://www.furnitureknowledge.com/tiparkiv.htm
  An archive of furniture related articles, including how to remove waxy build-up, how to remove water spots, removing dark stains, determining if the piece is really solid wood.

• Furniture Wizard

  http://www.refinishwizard.com/
  Contains an open discussion group, refinishing and repair techniques, home improvement tips, care and maintenance tips, and recommended books, videos, and supplies aimed at the home do-it-yourselfer.

• K Restorations Antique Leathers

  http://www.antiqueleathers.com/
  Information, instruction, and ordering information for made to measure antique desk leathers with gold tooling for do-it-yourself mounting , suitable for antique, reproduction or modern furniture.

• National Repair and Restoration Hotline

  http://www.furniture-hotline.com/
  A nationwide referral service linking companies in need to highly qualified furniture repair and restoration professionals.

• StripAll Antique Sales and Refinishing

  http://www.stripall.com/
  Extensive information on a variety of subjects, including various methods of stripping, a FAQs page, caring for wood products, and free how to videos.

• The Furniture Guys

  http://www.furnitureguys.com/
  Information regarding the stars of a humorous furniture finishing television show, their book, and products they have available.

• W. Patrick Edwards

  http://www.wpatrickedwards.com/
  Information and gallery of photos covering French marquetry, upholstery, designer furniture, consulting, teaching, and conservation.

• WoodAnswers

  http://www.woodanswers.com/
  A resource for wood finishing experts and those brand new to the craft, featuring Michael Dresdner.

 

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