Furniture Care
Repair and stabilisation to prepare antiques for finishing. Free written quote after inspection; choose on-site polishing or workshop return.
What We Do
Covering finish stripping, glue-joint and veneer repairs, minor wood replacement and surface cleaning before refinishing.
Fix dents, scratches and loose joints to prepare pieces for refinishing
Gentle hand stripping to remove old lacquers and expose grain for accurate colour-matching before refinishing.
Structural glue-joint repair, veneer consolidation and minor wood replacement to stabilise antiques for finishing.
Why
Leaving structural faults or old finishes in place risks worsening damage and reduces resale or display value.
Loose legs and failing glue joints make furniture unstable and unusable. That stops everyday use and can cause further breakage.
Who we help
Common situations where furniture restoration in Essex makes a measurable difference.
You have tables, cabinets or chairs with water rings, scratches or loose joints that need careful stabilisation and refinishing.
Reception furniture and boardroom pieces require matched repairs and durable refinishing for high-traffic use.
Pieces needing veneer repair, finish stripping and structural stabilisation to reveal original timber before resale.
Process
Simple steps from initial assessment to finished preparation for refinishing.
Share details
Tell us about the piece and send photos or request an on-site visit so we can assess damage and scope.
Assess & quote
We inspect joints, veneers and finishes then provide a written, itemised quote with timings and options.
Arrange work
After approval we carry out stabilisation and finish stripping, then prepare the piece for on-site or workshop finishing.
FAQs
Answers to common concerns about furniture restoration and what to expect.
What We Do
Who We Are
All enquiries are reviewed by French polishers experienced with home furniture and office woodwork in Essex. We provide a free written quote after inspection or photos. Choose on-site polishing or workshop collection and return.
Our Full StoryWe exist to preserve and restore period wood finishes for homeowners and businesses in Essex by arranging specialist French polishing services.
Clear Quotes
Written estimates after inspection; no hidden fees.
Flexible Delivery
On-site or workshop collection with scheduled slots.
Traditional Techniques
Shellac pad application, pumice pore-filling and buffing.
Restore antique or vintage furniture with structural repair and finish preparation
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Scratches, water rings and worn varnish hide grain and make surfaces vulnerable to moisture and staining.
Thick lacquer or discoloured varnish can mask original colour and chatoyancy, preventing an accurate finish match.
Gentle finish stripping exposes natural figure so colour-matching and shellac layers restore depth and sheen.
Consolidate glue joints, re-glue assemblies and perform minor wood replacement to return load-bearing strength.
Free, no-obligation written quote provided within 7 days of inspection or photos, listing scope, timings and costs.
Work is readied for French polishing with pumice pore filling, shellac pad application and final buffing instructions.