The holidays are approaching and many of our clients are getting ready and preparing their homes for guests. We remind our clients when preparing their homes for holiday meals to also prepare to protect their wooden dining table. Here are a few table care tips we recommend: Use felt or similar material to use under items before they are set on your dining tables. Use linen or cotton table cloths, sometimes other material may scratch the … [Read more...]
Flea Market Flip Ideas
Suggestions for buying furniture at a flea market and refinishing it for use in your home or resale. I am sure you have all watched Lara Spencer from Flea Market Flip with HGTV where she frequents flea markets and transforms junk into treasure, or have even heard the saying “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure." Well we believe the same. Salpeck's Furniture is always on the hunt for quality furniture that has appeal. We can turn any … [Read more...]
How to Remove White Watermarks from Wood Furniture
As furniture repair specialists we often get questions on furniture care and repair. Here is one of our frequently asked questions: How can I remove white watermarks from wood furniture? White water rings are common on wood furniture. We have listed a few methods you can try at home to remove the watermarks. Please keep in mind that with a variety of wood finishes out there, what may work for some may not work for others. It is always … [Read more...]
A Collection of Some of Our Favorite Furniture Restorations
At Salpeck's Furniture Service, we are all about restoring old furniture and bringing new life to pieces that were thought to be worthless. Here is a collection of a few of our favorite furniture restorations. The table pictured below belonged to an older gentleman's mother when she was young. The table had been moved around many times and he did not think he could get it looking new again. Salpeck's Furniture Services was happy to … [Read more...]
Repairing Hardwood Floors
If you have hardwood floors in your home, scratches, dents and stains are inevitable. Most minor hardwood floor damage is caused by pushing something heavy on the floor such as furniture or appliances or dropping something onto the floor such as a soup can. Depending on the extent of the scratches in the hardwood, sometimes touch up sticks may be all that is needed. Touch up sticks can be found at your local hardware store. Deeper … [Read more...]
Don’t Despair, Water Damaged Furniture Can Be Repaired
One of the most common causes of furniture damage is water. Furniture water damage can range from small stains and rings to pieces that have been completely submerged in flood waters. Anytime water comes into contact with furniture it can cause damage. Milky water stains on furniture are usually the result of moisture trapped beneath the finish. These marks are often caused by drinking glasses placed on furniture surfaces without a coaster … [Read more...]