One of the most devastating effects of a fire or water damage is the potential loss of treasured family heirlooms and antiques. However, in most cases, fine wood furniture can be brought back to life effectively by Restoration1's special furniture restoration techniques. In fact, 90% of damaged wood furnishings can be restored to "even better than before" condition, providing restoration work is begun promptly and the wood has not been severely burned or water has not penetrated the surface beyond our control.

Furniture Restoration process:

The restoration process is the same whether the furniture remains on site or is removed to Restoration1's storage facility:

• If the piece is water damaged, all moisture is removed in a special drying chamber. Further restoration cannot proceed until the piece is completely dry. In the event that on-site cleaning is possible, portable drying chambers are provided and delivered to job sites.
• Once dry, the furniture is carefully cleaned with Restoration1's specially formulated wood cleaner. This careful cleaning removes soot the damaging residue from fires, boiler explosions and puffbacks.
• After cleaning, the furniture is placed in a state-of-the-art ozone chamber for deodorization. It takes at least 24 hours, depending on the intensity of the odor problem, to extract residual smoke odor trapped in wood and fabric. Ozone treatment is especially effective against smoke, odors and also helps destroy mildew resulting from water damage.
• All fabrics are pre-tested for color fastness, shrinkage, all-around ‘cleanability’ and any unknown characteristics of the material that might effect the cleaning results.
• All stains are spot treated.
• We then apply special oils and furniture polishes to restore the wood's natural beauty and color and preserve the grain, being extremely careful to polish with the grain.
• If warehoused, the restored furniture is carefully wrapped and stored until the owner is ready for delivery, with each item inventoried and tagged.

Restoration1's wood restoration process is equally effective in restoring the beauty of structural woods: Paneling, molding, woodwork and wood trim pieces. Our paintstaking techniques not only restore the visual beauty of each piece, but also help them retain their natural and often antique value.

Furniture restoration of antique furnishings is extremely critical in minimizing both claim costs and property losses.