Antique Restoration on Long Island, New York
Restoring Antiques, Heirlooms & Light Fixtures on Long Island, New York
Luis Restorations has a wide range of high-quality antique restoration services available to clients across New York and Long Island. We specialize in the restoration and refinishing of antiques. So please, do not hesitate to reach out today to learn more about our antique restoration services. When you reach out, we can provide you with a free consultation and estimate. The professionals at Luis Restorations, located in Bohemia, New York, have years of experience in the industry and provides people across Long Island with the best restoration services for their money. From chandeliers, to antique lamps, to various light fixtures, we will restore your family heirlooms to their old glory!
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For more information about our restoration services, then please reach out to us today. We will get your antiques looking good as new. Learn more about our antique restoration services. We will happily answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding our array of restoration services. One phone call can turn your old antique into something fresh and new again. When you call, we can provide you with a free estimate! So please, do not hesitate to reach out today!
Our professionally trained antique restoration experts will help bring back the beautiful style and craftsmanship that your treasured possessions once had. Our commitment to superior and courteous customer service allows us to provide you with the highest quality restoration procedures that produce the longest-lasting results. Through our years of experience, our skilled experts have mastered their trade. We have a great passion for the job and can restore any antique to its former glory. Our results will speak for themselves.
What Does Antique Restoration Include?
Professional antique restoration can involve a combination of structural repairs, finish restoration, refinishing, metal restoration, and other specialized techniques. Depending on the condition and type of antique, our services may include:
- Antique furniture repair and restoration
- Restoration of wooden antiques and heirlooms
- Finish and surface restoration
- Repair of scratches, dents, wear, and other damage
- Restoration of antique lamps and lighting fixtures
- Chandelier and sconce restoration
- Metal finishing and refinishing
- Polishing and plating of antique metal components
- Gilding and decorative restoration
- Structural repairs and reinforcement
- Antique refinishing and preservation
Our objective is to use an appropriate restoration process rather than unnecessarily removing original materials or finishes. Preserving original details can be especially important when working with valuable, collectible, or sentimental antiques.
Terminology
When it comes to antique restoration, there is some useful terminology to understand and go over. Different items can be preserved in different fashions and preserving items incorrectly can do irreparable damage. Below are a few key terms to be familiar with:
- Restoration: To bring a piece as close as possible to its original condition. This includes structural and finish repairs.
- Conservation: A detail-oriented process designed to preserve the original finish of an item or material. The goal is to bring the piece back to look as close to its original condition as possible.
- Finish Restoration: This is the process of bringing an existing finish back to life and uses original solvents to do so. The original solvents are used, because they do a better job penetrating and adhering to the new finish as opposed to using a new solvent in the process. This process also involves removing the accumulation of dirt and grime over the years of use. Additional layers of the finish may be applied to bolster the restored finish. This allows for added longevity. The ultimate goal of this process is to keep as much of the original finish as possible, as that keeps the value of the item higher.
- Preservation: This is the process of stopping or slowing the deterioration of the original condition. It typically does not involve any actual restoration. Any damages or issues with the finish are simply left intact, but prevented from any further deterioration. This is most prevalent in museums. A chemical process is used to prevent further oxidation of the wood and metals in most preservation cases.
- Refinishing: This is when a finish is removed and a new finish is applied. During the process of refinishing, a significant portion of the antique value is lost.
- Repair: Typically done with furniture and is when there is a physical structural replacement or reinforcement for the original piece. Add new materials to have the item appear aged. Or antique materials can be applied to improve the appearance of the older piece to preserve as much of the value as possible.
- Stripping: This is the last resort. The process involves removing the finish and patina. And sometimes even the glue of the piece by placing it into a chemical bath. This essentially strips the antique of any value it had. The piece usually has to be completely rebuilt afterward.
Restoring Family Heirlooms
Many antiques have value that goes far beyond their monetary worth. A dining table passed down through generations, an antique lamp from a family home, or a cherished piece of furniture can carry decades of memories.
Antique restoration can help preserve these family heirlooms so they can continue to be enjoyed and passed down to future generations. Rather than replacing an older piece with a modern reproduction, professional restoration can help retain the character and history that make the original special.
Why Choose Professional Antique Restoration?
Antiques require specialized care. Using the wrong cleaning products, stripping techniques, finishes, or repair methods can permanently damage an older piece.
Professional antique restoration takes the age, materials, construction, and existing finish of the piece into consideration. Experienced restoration specialists can identify areas that need repair while helping protect the original details that give an antique its character.
At Luis Restorations, we have years of experience working with antiques, lighting fixtures, metals, and other historic pieces. Our Bohemia, New York restoration shop serves customers throughout Long Island and the surrounding New York area.