New Year: A Better Table
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The New Year is all about “out with the old and in with the new”. While this mantra is certainly motivational for poor habits and living a healthy lifestyle, it doesn’t hold true for all things. People notice wear and tear on their wooden kitchen tables over time, but as this is one of the most often used pieces of furniture in our home, it can also hold some sentimental value. Sentimental objects are harder to let go of for good reason, especially when you have a solid wood table that can be revived to near its former glory.
What Can Refinishing Do?
Refinishing projects are all the rage in the DIY community, but quality refinishing by a professional can produce a flawless look and help extend the life of your furniture. When pieces are varnished, they can wear thin making the piece look in worse condition than they really are. These pieces are the perfect candidate for refinishing because their varnish can be stripped and redone with a higher quality lacquer. They can also be stained for a new look or returned to their original color to highlight the beauty of the solid wood beneath.
Refinishing Process
Quality craftsmen know that it isn’t just what you put on top of the piece, its how you prepare it for the refinishing process. To properly prepare a piece, it must be hand stripped of its current finish, thoroughly rinsed, and cleaned to remove any residue. We ensure the protection of the structure and strength of the piece by completing this process by hand. Once the piece is clean, we disassemble it to examine any broken, weakened, or missing parts to replace or repair. Then it is rebuilt or re-glued back together.
Stains and paints come in many shades that can enhance the look of a piece. We are experts in bringing the original color of the wood back to the surface but if you are looking to spice up your space, choosing a new color or stain is an excellent option. If you choose a stain, we cover the stained surface with several coats of a pre-catalyzed lacquer to increase the durability and clarity of the wood beneath. This lacquer comes in a few sheens that range from soft satin to high gloss. Like all our work, we ensure the highest quality outcome while maintaining the integrity and strength of your piece.
Refinishing solid wood table tops require expert craftsmanship as well as specific and high-quality tools to bring its beauty back to the surface.
Evolution Furniture has both of these qualities and years of experience refinishing solid wood table tops. With their new and advanced tools, they are able to create a flawlessly finished table with increased efficiency and care. Visit our website to learn more about our refinishing process as well as the other services we offer. Be sure to
take a look at our gallery for other recent projects we have completed and give us a call to see how we can bring your cherished pieces back to life.
