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Cherry Table Restoration

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As we all know, there are always those family pieces that are passed along to a grandchild, and in some cases, they arrive very well-loved, needing repairs and sometimes new finish.

Such was the case with the antique dining table that we were asked to restore.  This double-drop leaf table had 8 leaves that allow the table to extend to over 13ft for large groups.  A gorgrous piece in its prime, the surface was badly scratched and chipped, and the legs had become quite unstable.

We were able to deconstruct the table and repair the joints on the table legs with just a little bit of work.  Once the repairs were completed and the table was stable once again, we cleaned and greased the runners, tightened anything that needed tightening and set to work on the surface damage.

A light sanding, and a thorough cleaning were all it took to get us ready to match the stain.  We found a perfect match in a beautiful Mahogany, and applied a coat to the table, legs, and all 8 leaves.

Once dry, we used an oil-based semi-gloss Polyurethane and applied 5 coats to provide maximum protection.  Once the finish was dry and cured, we buffed, waxed and polished the table.

Upon delivery, our client fell in love with her grandmother’s table all over again and it now graces her formal dining space.

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Customer Reviews

Customer Review (Howard & Joan H., Lakewood, CO) - 

"The most important reason to work with ZCD was that I saw the before and after pictures of the restoration job you did on that antique bench. I have seen period furniture and you restored it to an original new condition. That combined with the quality I saw in your new furniture ventures convinced me that you were a great craftsman and you also had the discipline to keep antiques as antiques and restore them to their former beauty and not try to modernize them."

"What Joan and I and our kids saw was a much loved family heirloom which was given to you (ZCD) in a beat up and broken condition restored to its former beauty and usefulness as we remembered it. You even used square nails which Joan loved. Your restoration will provide our family with many more years and perhaps generations of enjoyment of the marble top chest/cabinet."

"You are a great craftsman who is both creative for new designs and yet has the self-discipline to channel that creativity into carefully restoring antiques to their original glory. So if you have a project new or old, Chris can handle it."

Customer Review (Gary & Linda M., Longmont, CO) - 

"ZCD was referred from our daughter in-law.  Chris did a good design for our custom table at a reasonable price."

"A very well built and attractive dining table, and it will last for many years."

"We highly recommend Chris.  His work is first rate and you get a one of a kind piece that meets your specification, instead of a store-bought compromise."