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FURNITURE TIPS AND TRICKS

Doug and his staff are a wealth of information about care and maintenance of your fine antiques and other furniture. We'll update this section periodically...check back frequently to learn more!

Furniture scratches?
Try a matching color of shoe polish; shoe repair shops have numerous unique shades. Since the shoe polish contains wax, you can gently rub the scratch with a color closest to wood color, then lightly buff to a shine. Your scratch will seem to have disappeared!

Prolong life of cane chairs—
Once a year, lightly moisten the bottom of your cane chairs with a spray bottle of water. This will keep the cane supple and prolong its life.

Do not store furniture in attic or basement!
We know, it's tempting to put an extra table or couple of chairs in your basement or attic "just for a while". But choose climate controlled storage instead. In an attic, the temperature can reach close to 140 degrees during the day, then drop to 50 degrees at night. This is a 90 degree temperature swing, causing your furniture to contract and expand every 24-hour period. As a result, joints loosen, and the finish can get soft and damaged. In the basement, high moisture causes mildew, and lacquer can act as a food for mildew and mold. Consequently, your finish is at risk.

ATLANTA EAST STRIPPING & REFINISHING CO., INC.
2991 N. Decatur Road
Decatur, Georgia 30033
404-299-6211
info@atlantarefinishing.com