This lovely chair with its roots from Scotland, was a project I decided to take on and the needs must.
I enjoyed working on such a nice chair.
Firstly, I gently scraped off the old finish to avoid using the paint stripper and the smell and risk of burns associated with it.
Then when all the bulk of the finish was removed, I gently sanded down the wood with fine-grade sandpaper, in the direction of the grain as should always be done.
And once I was satisfied that the surface was as good as it gets, I had to stain the chair as per the client's wishes and best suited to the period of the chair.
Then for a much longer life span, I sprayed over the chair with several coats of lacquer. This gives the chair a much longer span before it will have to be worked on again as opposed to a French polished finish that would deteriorate fast if not looked after or cleaned with the wrong products.
The chair as you can see has been beautifully upholstered and I think with a stunning fabric, needless to say, that my client was truly delighted with the finished goods.
I thanked the client for sending me the picture after the upholstery works.
Hoping that this will inspire you to take on such works and build up your confidence.
Thanks for your time.
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| Looking tired and worn |
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| The usual thick colour everywhere |
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| I am really pleased with my work |
