One of my fav things to to with wifey is strip back and revive old furniture. Here's the latest one we've done. In this case I actually did it all and she just decorated it and took the photo haha.
@ProjectPete well done mate, you & Leah have excelled again in resourcefulness & talent. 🙂
Looks great @ProjectPete, many thanks for sharing the project. What paint did you use?
Greetings @ProjectPete. What a fab result. Well done guys - easy to see you've done this sort of work before. It looks great ! Cheers
@ProjectPete, in another thread, Workshoppers are discussing trends that are tired. Your makeover is a perfect example of respecting the piece, avoiding in the face trendy glam, & resulting in a timeless treasure.
@Deanna, if you're not confident to jump into the deep end, then try doing the finish you'd like to use, either on a picture frame from an Op Shop, or a Craft Box from Bunnings:
https://www.bunnings.com.au/search/products?q=craft%20box&redirectFrom=Any
They make nice presents too. 🙂
If you're worried about your painting skills, then aerosol spray paint will give you a beautiful, durable finish, & the colour/texture range is phenominal.
Thanks @Andy_Mann
Maybe I should get it valued before I even consider restoring it. I have no idea where to get that done. I've looked it over and can't find a date or anything carved into it. I'll grab a pic and share it 🙂
Oooops, @Deanna, I just Googled Partner's desk, & they look pretty elaborate, with intricate carvings & exotic woods, so it'd be a tough restoration to take on, for sure. 😳
Font of Parner Desk
Back of Partner Desk (Same as front LOL)
@Andy_Mann if only @ProjectPete was my neighbour LOL Restoring it is on my bucket list, whether I do it -or hire someone to do it 🙂
@Deanna thanks for the pics, the level of expertise to restore your beautiful desk, is certainly doable.
If you plan to keep the wood finish, I'd imagine that they would've used Shellac back then, & It's a super easy process (we used it in Woodwork classes at school), once you've done the prep. You simply dissolve the flakes in Metho, then rub it on with a lint free cloth.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/feast-watson-250g-shellac-flakes_p1567019
From the pics, the table looks good as is, or is there some damage to the wood that you're worried about?
@Andy_Mann Thanks for the tip on the shellac flakes.The desk is in very good condition considering its age, whatever that maybe, but there are a few scratches I wouldnt mind sanding out and giving it a fresh finish.
I only made a candle holder in woodworking class -that's the extend of my woodworking experience LOL
@Deanna, don't bow to @ProjectPete, strut your stuff, & do it for all the Workshopper ladies, & give She_Skills a high five on your way to winning Gold. 😉
You can do it, I know you can.
It's only a desk, what could possibly go wrong? 😄
@Deanna, that's the attitude, so stop being a drama queen & do it. 😉
@Andy_Mann Ha ha @drama queen - well, I accept the Challenge, and will attempt to restore the big beast on my own.
Well done@Deanna, I've always had a knack for motivating people, & you were a push over, so knock it outta the park.
You'll wonder what you were thinking, when you recall wanting *@ProjectPete for a neighbour. 😋
*Just kidd'n @ProjectPete, you're a champion. 😉
@Andy_Mann I may just change your name to "Wilson" from the TV show Home Improvement LOL First on the list: is to go to Bunnings and purchase a sander
Thanks @ProjectPete and sorry to hi-jack your thread, but your work looks amazing! Fingers crossed mine looks half as good.
Deanna, I am soooooooo green with envy. I have a love of antique furniture and have many lovely pieces but have not restored any of them. When I bought them they were either already restored or just in very good nick. I will have to go around the house and yard and take some photos of all my bits and pieces to post on the Workshop forum.
I know it sounds funny but one of the reasons I love antique furniture is that it doesn't date like modern furniture.
The other reason I love antiques is because they were built to last and not made out of melamine etc which chips so easily and ends up on the tip within 5 years. Another reason is that if I decide to sell any of my pieces down the track I know that I will at least get my money back 🙂
Good Luck with the restoration.
