Publisher's Synopsis
This is the complete guide to restoring and finishing wood. The
first part of the book covers the different types of wood, basic
finishing techniques such as varnishing and French polishing, as well
as decorative finishes such as graining, ebonising, distressing,
marbling, stencilling and the use of spray finishes. The second part of
the book discusses renovation and restoration techniques. This is a practical book, filled with step by step instructions and hundreds of illustrations to guide the reader through the various processes.
'A meticulous, hands-on manual' The Collector, April 2007
