Ultimate Guide to Furniture Refinishing & Repair, 2nd Revised Edition

Whether you have beloved family heirloom that needs fixing up or want to renovate bargain furniture, this Ultimate Guide to Furniture Repair & Refinishing can help you get the job done right! With more than 500 color step-by-step instructions, photographs, and detailed drawings, this authoritative DIY guide will show you everything you need to know, from simple repairs to full restorations! Learn what tools and materials you need, how to remove or preserve original finishes, refurbish warped wood, and so much more. This book has been updated and redesigned from its previous edition so you can make the most out of damaged or antique furniture and achieve professional results!

This is a comprehensive book that covers most types of furniture restoration a home craftsman might attempt, including wood repair, finish repair and complete refinishing. And it does this with hundreds of very helpful and well-done pictures and drawings. —Bob Flexner, author of Understanding Wood Finishing: How to Select and Apply the RIght Finish

Brian Hingley has been a professional furniture refinisher for more than 20 years. He is the owner of Hingley Furniture Restoration, Inc., in Richmond, Virginia. Among his clients are interior design firms, business and corporate customers, and historical sites such as Sherwood Forest, home of the U.S. President John Tyler.