French Polishing

This guide to French polishing covers every aspect of polishing and repolishing all types of furniture, from antique to newly-made, as well as woodwork such as stairs and doors. The handbook describes all the materials and techniques and their advantages and disadvantages, going right back to basics. A major feature of this book is a discussion of several individual pieces of furniture and the particular problems they pose. A selection of "before and after" photographs show the results that can be achieved.