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Retaining the value of Your Antiques Your antique could lose a significant amount of it's value through improper refinish or restoration work. Although most people consider antiques to be anything over 100 years of age, purists consider antiques to be anything created prior to 1830, which was the year mass production commenced. |
If you must have an antique restored, then it's best to hire a professional, even then some of the value of the piece may be lost. |
How To Remove 'White' Watermarks From Your Furniture: If the water mark on your wood furniture is white, then you can probably repair the damage yourself. Black water marks require much more work because that's a sign that the water has gotten beneath the surface finish to damage the wood. Here are the items you will need to remove a white water mark from your furniture: |
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Furniture Damaged By A Cigarette Burn... When your wood furniture has been damaged by a cigarette burn, you will need to sand out the cigarette burn, fill the depression, and have a good eye for matching varnish... more... |