Teak Dressers with Metal Bands
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furniture restorers, can these dressers be saved?
Comments (1)I think you will be needing to strip the finish if you are going to darken the stain. You should be able to do it without raising the grain too awful much, but finish sanding most likely will have to be done. The shortest way not always the best. I have not used gel stain but the old fashioned way is to remove the old finish, lightly sand with 180-220 grit. stain and then put a urethane or shellac or whatever. If the piece is flat and no turnings- you can pretty quickly sand off the finish with a pad sander and fine grit and an even light hand. There is a thread in the antique section that discussed popped veneers and the treatment. Scroll down to bottom one of the guys sounds knowledeable. And i am sure someone else can pop in here too. As for the pulls- I think you can lightly clean them up with first a damp cloth and then a dampcloth with a bit of dishsoap. if the brass is rubbed off, not much you can do short of painting or getting the brass reapplied by a specialist. have fun!...See MoreMy new Stickley nightstand has arrived, and now I need some help
Comments (18)Kevin, that type of lamp and the colors in it look great in your room. This is some advice I was given previously regarding bedside lamps: When you are sitting in bed, the bottom of the shade should be just above your shoulder to create the perfect reading light. You probably already know this, but I am editing to post additional information I was given: Shade height should be about 3/4 the height of the base. Reading lamps need a wider shade to provide plenty of light. Be sure you have 2-3 inch separation from bulb to shade, especially for higher wattage bulbs. Be sure the top opening is wide enough to vent the heat. Compact Fluorescent bulbs are great for most lamps because they burn cooler, but you may need larger harp since CFL's are taller than standard light bulbs. The best way to determine the bottom diameter of the shade for your table lamp is to measure the lamp height from the bottom edge of the table lamp base to the top of the lamp stem, (just below the socket cap) The shade you choose for your lamp should have a bottom diameter that is within 2âÂÂ, plus or minus, the measured height of your lamp. For example if your lamp height (measured from the bottom of the lamp to just below the socket) is 14â tall, the shade you select (depending on your preference for a small, medium, or larger looking shade) should have a bottom diameter of 12âÂÂ, 13âÂÂ, 14âÂÂ, 15â or 16âÂÂ. Round lamp base - round or hexagonal shade Square or angular base - square shade Mix opposites to make a contemporary statement By the way, I forgot to mention that your nightstand is just beautiful. This post was edited by walnutcreek on Sun, Apr 28, 13 at 15:55...See MoreWay in over my head - HELP! - xposted to bathrooms
Comments (34)SoCoME you have been so kind, thank you very much for all the help! I know it's probably annoying with so many noobs coming around asking for advice so I appreciate the patience. I would agree if I end up with the antique brass that I'd probably swap out the hardware but I'm very interested to learn more about rubbing it with stain - I had no idea! I guess art nouveau is pretty broad - maybe deco? I really like the modern, clean lines, not the swirly stuff although it is gorgeous. I love the edison bulbs and industrial look but worry that might not be the most flattering light in a bathroom - I seriously considered several fixtures of that ilk and came to the conclusion that a frosted white or milky cream glass would be best for makeup application etc. I'm a sucker for the chrome and speedy angular lines of that era - I'm a huge Frank Lloyd Wright nerd! I think it's so easy to mesh the 20s deco styles with the 50s mod look. The rest of our house is mid-century modern so it would be cool to give a nod in that direction with the fixtures. I think they'll either make or break this bathroom. Here are a few examples of lights that I like (obviously won't work in our bathroom). These may be way more ornate than this bathroom will handle, but maybe there's another name for what I'm looking for?...See MoreReflections Of The Past
Comments (11)I grew up in a small town in Ohio. Our drive was not paved, we put the ashes from the furnace on the drive in the winter. We also burned leaves on the drive way. Our chicken coop was not abandoned, no chickens; but it was used as dad's workshop and storage for garden things like strawberry baskets and bushel baskets for the pears and apples. Along with tools and fertilizers. I loved that place. We had a large veggie garden and had one deep freezer devoted to frozen veggies and a fruit cellar for canned items (pickles and pie filling). When products were in season, the phone would ring. one of the neighbors who 'ordering' corn or apples or berries or whatever was in season, and my sister and I would use our little red wagon to deliver the produce and collect the money. I don't know if that qualified as my first job. Once each autumn we split a cow with neighbors, we got about a side of beef. That went into the other deep freezer. That one was special because it also held our ice cream stash. The neighbors immediately north of us had been friendly with our family for many years. Using the back door, we never knocked, but walked right in. However, if using the front door, we were polite and knocked and waited. Jim...See Moreelebea2
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