French Polishing

By Alan Waterhouse and Philippa Barstow

This guide to French polishing covers every aspect of polishing and repolishing all types of furniture, from antique to newly-made, as well as woodwork such as stairs and doors. The handbook describes all the materials and techniques and their advantages and disadvantages, going right back to basics. A major feature of this book is a discussion of several individual pieces of furniture and the particular problems they pose. A selection of before and after photographs show the results that can be achieved.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0713470771
• ISBN13: 9780713470772
• Release Date: January 1877
• Publisher: B T Batsford Ltd
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.3" x 0.8" x 7.8"