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Three Reasons To Hire A Professional Furniture Restorer To Restore A Piece Of Antique Furniture

6 October 2017 by Connie Hanson

When you inherit a piece of antique furniture, it is important to take the time to have it restored to its original condition so that it can look as nice as it can look and work as well as possible. When restoring a piece of antique furniture, it's best to leave the specialty furniture restoration work to a professional. The following guide walks you through a few reasons why hiring a professional to restore a piece of antique furniture is such a good idea.

The Restorer Will Know Intricate Details About the Piece

Someone who works with antique furniture on a regular basis will know intricate details that the average person will not know. They will know how the pieces are supposed to look and what features are needed in order for them to be as authentic as they can be. It would take a lot of research for you to be able to learn intricate details about the piece of furniture that you inherited and the professional can take all the guesswork away.

The Restorer Will Have Experience Working with Delicate Pieces

Many antique pieces of furniture are very delicate. They need to be cared for properly so that they do not break, chip, or fade. A professional restorer will know how to handle the pieces properly so that they are not damaged during the restoration period. They will know what stain or paint the piece needs to make it authentic, as well as any pieces that are missing that, will need to be replaced. Since the restorer has so much experience working with antique pieces, they will more than likely know where to get the missing pieces from to ensure the piece can be restored to its original beauty.

A Professional Will Have the Tools Needed to Do the Repairs Properly

In order to repair some pieces of antique furniture, there are specific tools that will be needed in order to do the restoration work properly. Purchasing all of the tools that will be needed to repair the piece will be very expensive and can be hard to work if you do not know how to use them.

Restoring a piece of antique furniture will increase its value exponentially. Having a professional handle the work ensures that it is done well. Once the piece is restored, be sure to have it appraised so that you can insure it for the proper amount.

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