How to restore rotted timber furniture

So you have had a piece of furniture for for years and just discovered it has a rotted section due to moisture when you put it in storage?
But wait! You don't need to throw it out or take it to a professional. It can be repaired in a few easy steps, restoring it to it's near original strength.

Items Required:

•  Brush or Rag
• Timber hardener
• Gloves (optional)
• Exterior timber filler
• Putty knife
• Sandpaper
• Primer
• Varnish

Steps to restore your furniture:

1. Use a hammer and chisel to remove the damaged part of the timber stripping it back to raw wood.
2. Drill out scattered holes for deeper damaged areas on angles to create a swisse cheese like affect. These angled holes help the timber filler to stay in place.
3. Treat the timber with a timber hardener with a brush or rag, allow the hardener to soak into the timber and dry. It's best to wear gloves when applying the timber hardener.
4. Use your putty knife to fill the timber filler into the holes and the chiseled area.
5. Once it sets, sandpaper the furniture piece back to a smooth surface.
6. Put a coat of primer on the freshly sanded furniture.
7. Varnish the furniture.

 And there you have it, you can restore that damaged item back to a serviceable piece of furniture.

If the furniture is beyond fixing, you may want to consider getting a similar custom piece made from a reputable furniture maker such as Lifestyle Furniture Melbourne. They can custom make furniture to your specifications. 

Why Buy Custom Made Australian Timber Furniture

Custom made wooden furniture pieces can make the interior your home look more unique. If you want to make the interiors of your home more exclusive, custom made Australian timber furniture can do the trick for you. In is a perfect choice when it comes to quality and durability.

In the process of your home decoration furniture that goes well with the overall theme plays an important role. Apart from being pleasant to eyes, furniture should be functional as well. Multifunctional pieces can be a great choice especially in smaller floor area. In determining the quality of living space is an important factor. The size of the furniture you choose can become a hassle. This is where custom made Australian furniture can be quiet handy as it will give you more flexibility as the complete fixture will be custom made as per the specification of your floor space.

The handcrafted custom made timber furniture offers more strength and durability that the ready-made furniture is furniture stores.

Australian custom made timber furniture is available with various types of colors and finish. Apart from that the various types of timber are used to make Australian custom made furniture. These include Spotted Gum, Moreton Bay Chestnut and Victorian Ash. Getting this type of furniture will give your home an all Australian feel. At time certain local species are blended with the imported timber species in order to make it more beautiful and durable.

Custom made Australian furnishing will provide you the style you looking for, with the right dimension your space requires.