THE DEVIL SUGGESTS
Restore a piece of furniture
Rescue a worn chair, table or cabinet by cleaning, repairing and finishing it with care. The goal is a solid, usable piece, not necessarily a flawless antique restoration.
Do it
- Check the structure for loose joints, damage and missing parts.
- Clean it gently to see what is dirt and what is actual wear.
- Make small repairs before working on the surface.
- Sand or refinish only where needed.
- Let finishes cure fully in a ventilated area before using the piece.
What next?
Keep the useful notes, photograph the result if there is one, then go and find something else to do.