Restoring a tabletop is one of the many services that Foxwood offers. Nothing is better than taking an aged or damaged table and making it look like it is brand new. However, before you subject your table to any restoration process, it is important to know a few things that can factor into the restoration process. That is why we are going to answer some common questions about tabletop restoration!
Our craftsmen give special attention to tabletop restorations, especially when it comes from chemic stripping. After they have finished with the stripping, the wood is sanded by hand. This sanding removes the paint and stains while smoothing out the surface. Finally, they apply a special coating for the surface to re-stain the wood and seal it properly.
When it comes to restoration, real quality woods used for a tabletop (oak, mahogany, walnut, and maple) will always produce a beautiful outcome. The restoration of natural wood will last for 25 more years and can be restored and refinished many times over. It is the reason why European furniture is refinished over and over and kept in families for generations.
While we have some of that furniture in America, we’ve only been producing furniture here for a few hundred years. Europe has 1000s of years on us. Also, the custom in Europe is to restore and reuse while America has a throw-away culture. You should save your old furniture as there is a finite number of these old pieces around. We believe the demand for this furniture will increase dramatically. Especially when the current generation gets tired of their new furniture breaking or deteriorating quickly with family use. The new furniture made these days is simply inferior. The exception is probably Amish made furniture.
Tables are often refinished separately, without the pedestal. Unlike the tabletop, the pedestals do not get as much use and are often in better shape. If it damaged or worn from shoe kicks or pets scratching, then having it repaired or refinished would be a good idea. In addition, matching the top to the pedestal, may be what you want. This may also apply to restoring matching chairs. Not having to restore the pedestals, however, can save you money.
All leaves need to be refinished with the top or they will not match. Leaves are often a little off in color due to them being stored away and have less wear. This makes for a different aging process on the wood thus they are usually slightly off in color.
Please contact us if you have any questions!