Forum: Restoration
October 26, 2009
Antique Stove Restoration
Looking for someone that can restore an antique stove.Anyone have experience with this?
Removing Paint from Brick Wall
I am very close to putting in an offer on a 1-br in a co-op. Pretty much the only work I would want to do to the place is a 14-15 foot long wall in the living room is exposed brick, but has been painted over white. I'd like to have that paint chipped away and bring back that beautiful red brick. Does anyone know the cost and time that may be involved in work like that, and be able to recommend someone? Thanks!
October 23, 2009
Exterior Doorway Wood Finishing
Can anyone recommend someone to strip and refinish the exterior doorway frame area -- ours is very decorative, painted over a million times, and looks like it might have some rotting parts -- don't really know the best way to handle this. Hoping that it can still be saved. Any recommendations would be really appreciated!
also looking to find a front door, but that's for another post. thanks
October 22, 2009
Restoring Curved Glass Window
I need someone who can re-glaze -- not replace the glass, which is fine -- but secure the curved glass back into the wooden framing?
Thank you.
October 15, 2009
Refinishing Cast Iron Tub
I would like to refinish the inside of 2 cast iron tubs and sinks, has anyone done this themselves or hired a reliable fellow to come to you?
Thanks.
October 9, 2009
Mantle Insert - Where to Find?
Hi.
As you can see from the picture I have an insert for one of my mantles which is missing the grating that all the rest of the inserts in the house have.
Any idea where I might be able to find such a piece to restore this insert?
Right now it looks like a simple cut piece of tin was inserted at some point.
August 17, 2009
multiple images
Does anybody know how to insert more then one image into a post? The pic is the section of the mantel before I touch it up. If I can't figure out how to insert more than one image at a time, the manual will be posted one page at a time.
August 5, 2009
Cornice Contractor
Looking for a contractor to repair my cornice.
Any sugestions?
Have my Landmarks permit
August 3, 2009
Good RE Firm for Fixer-Uppers?
I'm looking to buy a co-op or condo. I'd love to buy a fixer-upper with original details I can restore/repair over time. I'm open to any level of renovation all the way through gut rehab. What are the best real estate firms for condos/coops needing work in the northern brownstone brooklyn neighborhoods (Park Slope especially) ??
July 30, 2009
Period Wallpaper?
I discovered this wallpaper, only in a small strip, underneath some wood panel-mimicking-a-handrail thing by the staircase. Wondering if anybody can tell what time period it is from. It kind of looks like it was preserved by the strip of wood it was beneath while the rest of the wall had it removed. The wall is sheetrock so it's not as old as I hoped, but it still seems vintage to me? wishful thinking maybe? not sure.