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| Julian began
working with wood as an apprentice to a Cotswold cabinet
maker graduating to working as an antique restorer and
conservator with Hereford City Museum. You may not have
a Julian Monkley piece in your own home yet -but anyone
who has visited the Old House in Hereford will have seen
evidence of his work on much of its 16th Century furniture. |
| Julian
has expertise in the stripping, repair, and refinishing
of all types of fine antique and heirloom wood furniture,
to include the application of old-world and modern finishes. |
| All
work is undertaken by Julian; an experienced restorer,
using traditional methods and materials. At Monkley Furniture
we take great pride in our restoration service and honour
each job with the care and attention it deserves. Julian
has earned the trust and respect of the community for
his quality work over the past two decades. |
| Conservation |
| Conservation
is the process of preserving existing antique finishes.
The process involves gentle cleaning and touching up existing
finishes and the application of fine waxes to preserve
the original state of the piece. The process is an extension
of the care a piece has been afforded over its life span. |
| Restoration |
| Restoration is
the repair and replenishment of old, existing finishes,
using like materials and original techniques. After meticulously
cleaning and repairing the piece, the existing finish
is re-amalgamated and mixed with new materials, all spread
over the surface. When dry, the piece is left with a fresh,
crisp look, where most scratches and blemishes have been
worked out. |
| Refinishing |
| When refinishing
a piece, the original finish and stain is removed back
to bare wood. While the chemical stripping process removes
the finish and stain, it does not affect the "patina"
of the wood, the natural changes in colour and texture
which only age can impart. After stripping, the piece
is then sanded, stained and then multiple coats of clear
finish applied to enhance the inherent beauty of the wood
and protect it from heat and humidity. |
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