Furniture Care Tips & Remedies
At Weathersby Guild, we understand that your furniture is more than just functional—it’s a cherished part of your home’s character and comfort. With over 35 years of experience restoring and repairing wood and antique furniture, we want to help you keep your pieces looking beautiful and lasting for generations. Below, you’ll find helpful tips and remedies to address common furniture issues and maintain the elegance of your wood furnishings.
White marks on your table?
It is called blush. Water is trapped in the lacquer. You can apply a light dusting coat of Blush remover or No Blush, etc., to the area. Let it completely dry before touching. Might need two applications. The white will disappear within seconds. If it does not come out with a couple applications, then it will need to be stripped and refinished.
Sticky drawers?
There are numerous products that will lube up the drawer guides and make it operate smoother. Some can be sprayed on; some are more like a block of wax. Apply to the guides, and it will remedy the stickiness.
Drawer will not close all the way?
Remove the drawer and remove whatever is stuck behind it. Try switching drawers with another one of the same size; it might fit better in a different opening.
Drawer falling out when extended?
Chances are you have a broken rail clip on the rear bottom. It is probably brown in color and called a Kremlin Rite Track II. They can be purchased on Amazon. All you need is the brown part. Just remove the old broken one and screw on the new one. Good as new. These will fatigue over time, and if one has broken, then chances are the rest will follow. Get enough in the first order to replace on all drawers as needed.
Small color replacement needed?
You can use quality markers from a company like Mohawk Finishing to replace some missing color on edges of tables, desks, etc. Just make sure it is not too red in color, or it will make it worse. Less red is better than too red.
Spilled nail polish remover?
Spilled nail polish remover? Once it eats through the protective finish, the damage can’t be spot-repaired. The only way to restore the piece properly is to have it fully refinished.
Doors not closing properly or are out of square?
Chances are the item just needs to be leveled. Try pushing in and up on one of the top corners. Look at the top inside corners of the doors in question. If they line up when you push on a top corner, then it just needs to be leveled. If it is an antique, then it might need to actually be trimmed down to fit now due to swelling and changes in wood over time. This is a shop repair best done by us.
