Refinishing 50s Drexel Set
Ali Gleason
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Comments (4)Traditionally Drexel has always been considered to be a higher quality (and higher priced) line for comparable items. Drexel furniture from 50 years ago was made better than it is today. (The exception is that Drexel also made contract furniture for hotels and government that was lesser quality but most of that was not full sets.) For used furniture price will depend primarily on the condition of the pieces so it is possible that a used Stanley set in better shape could sell for more than Drexel. If you are capable of refinishing the furniture you should definitely go for the Drexel....See MoreTo refinish pine plank--or add runners? Where to buy?
Comments (6)Thanks!! I'll have to take a photo of it to post. I don't know--just "looks" utilitarian. Not toungue & groove, I don't think--you can see the spaces in between the boards. Just a really rough finish--not that that means anything, since it's been under at least 60 years of particle board and think laminate tile. It's a pretty big house (3100sf) but all original with no additions--even though that back part steps down a few inches to the back two bedrooms and bath (obviously added later!). I'm guessing the back 1/3 was not considered as "formal" since the ceilings are 2 ft. lower. The interesting part of the whole equation is that the only other room in the house with this type of flooring is the front parlour, currently covered in carpet. You would think it would have had the nicest flooring, since it's the formal living space, but my father-in-law (who's father bought this place in the 50's) swears that this room was never intended for hardwood flooring--it had carpet from day one (but how would he know from 80 years prior?). What are the chances of that being true? I just find it odd that all of the other original floors are in tact but this one. But I can't imagine someone would rip out perfectly good, matching hardwood floors either...at some point prior to 1950. Owning an old home really is like a scavenger hunt, I tell you! -Sarah...See MoreDrexel dining set
Comments (2)Yes I have seen them on Ebay. One other option is to put an upholstered captain/hostess chair on each end....See MoreRefinished issue - need help.
Comments (17)Overnight drying doesn't guarantee drying. With the combination of high humidity and low temperature, the dry time will be extended. I ran into this issue back at the end of September. Daytime temp was still high (mid-70's) with nighttime temps low (50's), then add in high humidity (65%). Perfect scenario for adhesion failure. I had to redo the project, but this time had the thermostat on heat with temps set at 72 degrees to correct the problem. The white spots here looks like the finish is flaking, which indicates adhesion failure. The darker blotch looks like they applied stain as a touch up. This can be a high spot on the floor. Where the buffer removed the finish and stain in the process of screening. The contractor decided to touch it up. It may also be a a water mark. If, the contractor did not water pop the floors. This can be the result of a spill. It's just odd that it is three areas?...See MoreAli Gleason
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