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〈ANTIQUE Occasional Table REPAIR WORK〉
Antique occasional table top repainted and repaired

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This time, we will introduce the ring stain on the cup.
Repainting the top of an occasional table that was covered with marks from the bottom of a vase.

Tables that are often used as flower stands in hotels and wedding halls are prone to these water stains.

We recommend protecting the top of the vase with a cloth or felt.

--BEFORE Antique occasional table used in a commercial facility. An occasional table is a table that is used as a sub-table, unlike a main table for everyday use. Its purpose changes depending on the need.

Nagoya, antique furniture repair, occasional table, before and after

As you can see, there are numerous ring stains on the surface.
First, use a stripping agent to remove the surface coating, including any ring stains or dirt. After removing the surface paint, sand it thoroughly.

ここから新たに着色して既存の色に近づけていきます。

最初はなるべく薄めの色から着色すると思いの色に合わせやすいです。

すっかり輪ジミも水垢も着色も落ちて木はだが綺麗に出てきました。この時に下地に付いた傷や穴を木パテで埋めておくと、仕上がりが綺麗になります。

We use natural water-based pigments for coloring.

So as not to harm the health of either the trees or the users.

And think about the next time you need to do a repair.

Furniture has a long life.

After adjusting the color with coloring, it is coated with urethane paint (clear).

In the case of French polishing, multiple coats are applied and it takes a long time to create the unique texture of antique furniture.

In order to withstand the heavy use of these commercial facilities, a hard and durable coating such as urethane paint is required.

This time it was finished with urethane paint.

--AFTER After forming a coating of urethane paint, wire wool is used to remove any slight roughness on the surface and adjust the finish to make it pleasant to the touch. Finally, it is polished with natural wax to complete the work.