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Types Of Antique Furniture Restoration MA

By Susan Thomas


Old is gold. The phrase is quite literal because as some things get old, people get more attached to them and their values appreciate. Many people who are collectors and museum operators buy them for preservation of human history. They help provide physical evidence in history which may one day prove important. Below are types of antique furniture restoration MA.

Antique furniture can be restored by means of conservation. This is a detail oriented process designed to preserve the original piece. They do so by means of cleaning and applying varnish so as to keep the original look as close as possible.

The antique furniture can also be restored by use of preventive measures. They are processes that tries put into place to stop or slow down the process off deterioration. It is part of reinstatement that tries to return the piece to the original status. It can also be used to arrest the processes that are cause by chemical processes such as oxidation. This is done by chemical treatment or by simpler ways such as use of varnish in art, wood and stone carvings.

Repairs can be another form of reinstatement. This is applied to those pieces that are broken or worn out. This is the physical reinforcement or replacement to retain the original look. Example is a broken leg on furniture. It calls for a replacing and weak parts call for reinforcement to keep the piece stable and still usable. It may reduce the value of a piece but it helps maintain the aesthetic value.

Another reinstatement process is the finish restoration. It is the process that involves the applying of paint or a special kind of varnish to protect the inner part of the piece. It acts as the coating that keeps the inner original part intact. It protects it from environmental factors that chemically deteriorate the original piece. They act as the sacrificial layer.

Refinishing is almost like finish restoration but it involves removal of the finish done to protect the original finish and reapplying it. This helps improve the old finish. It can be done mainly on paintings and artwork that is curved from stone or wood.

Another form of reinstatement is stripping. This is a process that involves dismantling or complete breaking and rebuilding is redone. These processes include the dipping the pieces in chemical to remove the previous or original finish, removing glue, breaking of the joint. They are then redone by painting and are finished up by the rebuilding. This however should be the last resort since they destroy most of the old parts are lost.

However, reinstatement helps bring back life to the old antiques by making sure they look the part and the broken parts are replaced. This helps improve the aesthetic value and also prevent the pieces from more damage. This ensures that they can last longer to be a reminder of the past. It is also opens a whole new line of jobs and research into the restoration processes and study of ancient and old antiques.




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