This sign turned out to be a bit more of a challenge.
I was unable to remove the bolts holding the wood to the brick, as they would've had to be drilled out. So, I taped around it and was able to paint.
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I had to scrape away 50 years worth of glue holding on what was left of the handmade numbers.
I was actually able to salvage the original rubber mat steps. Subsequently making their way back on instead of getting new ones.
This sign turned out to be a bit more of a challenge.
I was unable to remove the bolts holding the wood to the brick, as they would've had to be drilled out. So, I taped around it and was able to paint.
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I had to scrape away 50 years worth of glue holding on what was left of the handmade numbers.
I was actually able to salvage the original rubber mat steps. Subsequently making their way back on.
I was actually able to salvage the original rubber mat steps. Subsequently making their way back on.
1960's Kitchen Step Chair
This was my first restoration project. Here is where I would say my design journey began.
I was actually able to salvage the original rubber mat steps. Subsequently making their way back on.
Having always wanted to restore vintage cars, I decided to pursue an alternative that captured the essence of chrome, metal, and paint, but without the expensive maintenance costs.
JUL - NOV 2017
Vintage Child's Rocking Chair
This was a more personal project, as this chair was crafted by my great-grandfather to my mother when she was an infant. I made sure to stay as true to the original finish.
There were many deep scratches and had to be completely taken apart.
APR - MAY 2021
1950's Kitchen Step Chair
This chair belongs to an elderly woman who received this chair many decades ago.
I took the into a shop to get the metal sandblasted, luckily the metal was in great shape.
In addition, the original step pads were too far gone, so I made custom ones.
MAY - JUL 2018
This sign turned out to be a bit more of a challenge.
I was unable to remove the bolts holding the wood to the brick, as they would've had to be drilled out. So, I taped around it and was able to paint.
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I had to scrape away 50 years worth of glue holding on what was left of the handmade numbers.
JUL - AUG 2023
LIGHTS
Address Signs
Yes, everything is all original. I was able to not only refresh the wood, but the numbers and screws as well.
Why throw something away if all it needs is some elbow grease?
MAY 2023
1920's End Table
JUL 2023
