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Westland furniture refinishing

John@GramcoRestoration.com — 2009-06-27T20:24:07-04:00

We offer furniture refinishing and repair people who live in Westland. 48185 48186

Whether your furniture is fine antique, just slightly old, or brand-new, were available to fix whatever’s wrong with it.

Furniture Repair, what you don't know can...Hurt you.

John@GramcoRestoration.com — 2008-07-18T08:15:25-04:00

Furniture Repair

If you have an investment in Quality furniture pieces either Antique or modern, and want to keep them in excellent condition, Read on...

Furniture Repair, Is It Art, Or Is It Science?

Furniture repair is partly art, and part science and history blended with a passion for conservation. Our skilled furniture Restorers evaluate furniture using their senses and historic understanding, to produce a plan of repair which will give both a sturdy result for your furniture, and follow the original intent of the designer. It Requires a high level of commitment, study and sharpening of the skills of the furniture restorer's craft. Times change and so do manufacturing systems and processes. The one thing that remains constant despite advancements in technology is Craftsmanship.

Take A Tip From The Antiques Road Show.

Remember the episode of the antiques road show where the Keno Brothers feature a wonderful furniture item? I love those guys, they always provide an entertaining and educational explanation of the history, maker,age and potential value of a piece, then all too often... the bad news. Were it not for the unprofessional repair job, the Chair or desk or whatever furniture item currently being discussed, would be much, much more valuable than it is now.

Well Conceived And Well Executed Is The Key!
If you notice, they never say that proper Furniture repair, restoration or even refinishing is a problem when well conceived and well executed, but when it’s bad… it is always a detraction.

The Rules Of Good Furniture Repair.
Most of us don’t have original Thomas Chippendale furniture or other museum quality items, we might, but even if we don’t, the basic rules are the same,"do no harm" Good Furniture repairing, takes time and knowledge, and should always be done in such a way as to not compromise the item, and should be reversible.
A skilled Furniture repairman must be a sort of furniture historian as well as a great Woodworker
Improper Repairs Damage Furniture!
Think only very old and valuable Antiques are the only furniture items at risk? Think again! Recently, a guest at our shop had a really great Eames Chair which was a family heirloom which he now owns and is proud of. After some explanation about the provenance of the chair and his desire regarding it’s future he decided to share that he had been to other furniture restoration shops before Discovering Gramco.

What He Told Me Next Was Beyond Belief.

While talking about the repair project at an other shop he visited, the shop keeper confidently affirmed that he had repaired several Eames chairs before, But admitted the only way He had found to repair the chair so it would hold up, was to drill holes in them and install bolts through the formed rosewood arms where the come together with the seat, Bad Bad Idea!

The Salvation Of A Valuable Chair!

Needless to say, He Took his chair and left to continue his research. We’re Glad He found The Gramco Furniture Restoration Co. because the chair will continue to be as lovely as it ever was , and quite usable too. We Guarantee it.

Victims Of Bad Repairs?

What about those other people who didn’t know better, who now have bolts through their Vintage chairs where there should be none? Well, the important chair that was once worth Thousands of dollars no longer is. Ill conceived repairs have diminished value by as much as 70%.
If you are one of the unlucky souls with bolts in the arms of your Eames Chair?...We can fix that for around $700.00.

Get Help With Furniture Repairs .

At Gramco, we help people with furniture repairs, even when they have previously been done poorly at home or elsewhere, because Bad repairs, are simply Bad, They do not hold up well and when they fail, they are much more difficult to repair the second time around than if done right in the first place, and of course bad furniture repairs diminish value of fine furniture, art objects and antiques.

Share Your Furniture Repair Concerns With Us.

When your important furniture is in need of repair, a little time spent with Gramco now will save a lot of Grief later, We would be pleased to chat with you about it.

<h2>Chair Caning, Rushing and seat weaving<h2/><br><br>"An Excellent Job"

John@GramcoRestoration.com — 2008-04-04T08:16:18-04:00

Mark from Dexter Mi Writes,

- "Gramco did an excellent job on my dining chairs. I needed seats redone (rushing) on all six chairs. The work was done by hand with care and at a reasonable price. I am very pleased with the service. Gramco delivered to promise. Highly recommended."

<h2>Davison Mi. furniture refinishing, repair, restoration<h2/><br><br>"We Love it"

John@GramcoRestoration.com — 2008-04-02T07:38:39-04:00

Gary from Davison Michigan comments on the repair of his vintage windsor chair which had become broken.
We were able to repair it retaining the original finish.

We love it !

Mary tells me how nice it looks on a weekly basis - we are very pleased
with the fine job you did making it better than it was before it got broken.

I'm working in out of state these days and expect to be able to have some time in
the near future to begin waxing the other chair - I will send you a
picture when I have it completed.

Best Regards,

Gary

<h2>Ann Arbor Michigan Furniture Repair, Refinishing, Restoration<h2/><br><br>"I wholeheartedly recommend Gramco Restoration to anyone who has heirloom pieces." <br><br> "I was amazed at the end result."

John@GramcoRestoration.com — 2008-03-29T09:02:31-04:00

Sarah from Ann arbor MIchigan Writes:

Dear John,
My Grandmother's rocking chair had fallen into disrepair and had been just sitting in my bedroom for the past 7 years, collecting clothes but nothing else.
When I found out that I was pregnant, I realized how special it would be to have this rocking chair refinished so that I could use it. It took me quite a while to find the right restorer, and then I came across the Gramco website.
I spoke with you over the phone and subsequently brought in my chair for evaluation . You were so professional and knowledgeable and understood exactly how this chair had to be refinished and recaned to bring it back to its original state. Your company delivered The chair to my house a few days after my son, Max, was born. I was amazed at the result. The chair had been beautifully restored and recaned, and is solid enough to withstand the hours of rocking that it is getting right now. It's wonderful to have this heirloom piece that I use daily, It looks beautiful.
John, I wholeheartedly recommend Gramco Restoration to anyone who has heirloom pieces, however big or small, that need loving restoration

Sarah
Ann Arbor Michigan
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<h2>Dearborn Mi. Furniture Refiishing, Repair & Restoration<h2/><br> <br>"You just don't see this kind of attention to detail and service very much any more."

John@GramcoRestoration.com — 2008-03-29T08:37:17-04:00

Jim from Dearborn MIchigan Writes:

Hi John,

Thanks for the follow up.

The furniture is really gorgeous. The finish and sheen on it is truly
something in the light. My wife said the packing and delivery was very
professional and your staff was exemplary. You just don't see this kind
of attention to detail and service very much any more.

My daughter said that she is afraid to use the pieces right now as they
are too nice for her so we have put them elsewhere in the house!

Jim
Dearborn MI

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<h2>Rochester Hills Michigan Furniture Refinishing,<h2/> <br> <br> " I get a feeling of such pleasure each time I look at it, The oak table and chairs are BEAUTIFUL!!! "

John@GramcoRestoration.com — 2008-03-16T20:39:06-04:00

Linda from Rocester Hills MIchigan Writes:

Dear John,
The oak table and chairs are BEAUTIFUL!!! You and your crew did a wonderful job restoring my grandmother's table and I couldn't be more happy. The chairs look great and just like they were before only more comfortable to sit on. I think the choice to go with the black covering was the right one.

We enjoyed using it Easter Sunday and I get a feeling of such pleasure each time I look at it. Thanks, again, for all your hard work.
I'll certainly be contacting you when I'm ready to have my china cabinet restored. The balance of $50 that we owe you is in the mail today.

Sincerely,

Linda
Rochester Hills Mi.

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Chair caning, rushing and reweaving

John@GramcoRestoration.com — 2007-07-11T22:18:00-04:00

What's up with my cane chair?

Today started out raining, and continued all day a real humid and sticky day in Wayne .
A visitor stopped in and asked" is it normal for my cane chairs to sag ?
People ask all the time, the answer is , yes it is completely normal for cane seats to sag a little when the humidity gets high.
As a matter of fact when the cane is installed it is done so when wet and as it dries it shrinks and becomes tight.
So, don't worry, when the air dries up a bit the seat will shrink back to it's usual tight appearance.

Gramco Furniture Restoration. With 40+ years experience in the craft of furniture restoration.Farmington mi. Antique furniture restoration visit http://www.GramcoRestoration.com
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Furniture Restoration And Your Family Legacy

John@GramcoRestoration.com — 2008-01-16T08:12:05-05:00

After almost a half century as a southeast Michigan furniture restorer
, it still warms my heart when folks bring an old piece of furniture to our studio for evaluation. They wonder if we might do something with it. There once was a time when if the item presented was not worth the time, I would recommend against the restoration on a strict "cost, Benefit" basis, but as the years have passed I have begun to see, there is a kind of value that defies appraisal.

The furniture and other stuff we pass on to our kids and grandkids is more about a family tradition and carrying on pride in a way of life imparted by our family and loved ones than just a place to sit, or a cabinet for some dishes.
When I listen to what my clients say, it becomes clear, It's not really about the chair or table or whatever it seems to be on the surface. The little thing they brought along for me to see, what they are trying to grab onto is really more a legacy than any thing else. It's a way to preserve what is good about the past, to bring that forth in their home today.

Maybe they believe that there is a thing that lives in the chair, where as a kid they remember Grandpa sitting on the front porch, smoking his pipe and telling stories of how it was when his daddy raised him. It's a reminder of stories from a time before people had plumbing in the house, and shivering visits to the privy on a crisp fall night.

Not long ago, a client of ours named Barbara stopped by to drop off a family heirloom. One of my associates commented about the rocking chair, it was just laying there on the floor in pieces inside the door of our shop where barb left it just moments before. I think he said something like "why in the world, would anybody spend money on that?" On the face of it, it's a valid question. The chair wasn't very good. The cost of repair and refinishing probably was every bit or more what it would cost to buy another rocker, but there was more to it than that, he had completely missed the point as many in this hurry up world do. The chair belonged to Barb’s mom who used it to rock barb and her little brother when she herself, was a young mother, it was a gift to her from granny and eventually Barbs Mom had passed it to her, just before she passed away. I'm sure that Barb had a lot of chairs, and I'm sure she could have gone out and bought one even better for the money she was spending for the restoration, but knowing what we now know, that isn’t the point is it?

As time goes on, my hair thins, and I see more clearly the importance of leaving a legacy, as individuals, families and even just as a citizen . The " stuff " we have in and around our homes, while it is true that we can't take it with us, what we leave behind tells a story. The story of what we hold dear, the values we hold to to and the example we want to set for future generations.

Christmas turkey on granny’s refinished dining room set will always be better, and a book enjoyed in front of a fireplace while rocking in moms old rocker is somehow better .
So think about it, when taking personal inventory and planning what to do with heirlooms when they come your way, it's not only about cost benefit analysis and replacement cost.
When you decide to Restore the old rocking chair , or end table or dining set, hold this in your mind. These things we have are heavy laden vehicles that transport fond memories, important values and sometimes lifetimes worth of identity. I know if you plan your interior design projects with this in mind, you will reap the real benefit of a more beautiful and warm home with a back drop of all the things you hold dear, an opportunity to teach the next generation what is good and true and praiseworthy in life.

Farmington Furniture refinishing mi 48331 48332 48333 48334 48335 48336

John@GramcoRestoration.com — 2007-08-11T22:16:00-04:00

Furniture restoration Refinishing and repair for Farmington michigan.

Gramco Furniture Restoration Co.
32220 Mi. Ave #101
Wayne Mi 48184

Gramco Funiture Restoration. With more than 40 years experience in the craft of furniture restoration.Farmington mi. Antique furniture restoration visit http://www.GramcoRestoration.com
Copyright 2006Gramco Furniture

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<marquee direction="right" scrollAmount='2'> Refinishing Diningroom Sets </marquee

John@GramcoRestoration.com — 2007-12-11T22:16:08-05:00

Refinish your Dining room set

Refinishing your Dining room set is a great idea because a Dining set is a major expense and fills such an important roll in the home. There are as many kinds and styles of dining groups as you could possibly think of., Dining room sets In the style of Thomas Chippendale, Duncan Fyfe, and Sheridan as well, just to name a few, but whatever the design By far the most common would be the Classic wooden Dining room set consisting of a Table 6 chairs China cabinet, buffet and sometimes a server .

Wood is a renewable,valuable resource

Wood is a renewable,valuable resource that has been used for thousands of years and continues to be a great choice so, that is the material we will be focusing on today.
Of the multiple millions of Dining room sets currently in use today, tens of thousands will be discarded for no better reason than their owners don't know what to do to keep them in good condition. In days gone by the idea of tossing otherwise good stuff just because of a little wear was considered a waste. Thankfully today there has been a trend toward better stewardship, most people understand the silliness of the disposable mindset of the eighties and nineties.

When your furniture turns ugly, Refinish it.

When a good set of Dining room furniture begins to show wear and the finish turns ugly, there is a way the worn finish is removed and a fresh finish can be reapplied, this is what we mean when we talk about refinishing. The shades of finish colors and sheens are endless. Through refinishing, your Dining room sets take on the appearance of brand new different Dining room sets, unrecognizable to most people as the old pieces. For example, in 1965, the use of early American decor called for an extremely orange color that was almost always found on maple Dining room sets. The Early American color became so identified with that period that when that phase passed, nobody wanted those old orange maple Dining room sets any more, we refinished hundreds of them to a more acceptable hue.

Then again around 1974 pine furniture came along with that really dark finish, most people never even noticed that the same Dining room sets sold in the sixties were now being finished in a tone more in keeping with the design trend of the day and millions of Dining room sets were sold with almost no design change, the only real difference was the color. Again in the late eighties the trend toward Cherry reached full effect and furniture colors changed again.

So it's understandable, when you have an otherwise good Dining room set and it gets a little bit worn, you should to consider refinishing it.

Before you buy new furniture, consider Refinishing.

It's true that great Dining room sets are available at finer stores today “they even have 60 month financing available”, but the Older Dining room sets usually offer better wood, good quality joints and workmanship of a higher level than most made today, so think twice before you decide to shell out your hard earned money for new furniture, and you too can enjoy a better quality Dining room set for a lot less money than you thought Possible.

Gramco Furniture Restoration. With 40+ years experience in the craft of furniture restoration.Dining set Refinishing visit http://www.GramcoRestoration.com
Copyright 2006Gramco Furniture

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Gramco Furniture Restoration Co offers pick-up and delivery

John@GramcoRestoration.com — 2007-07-11T22:13:00-04:00

Gramco Furniture Restoration Co offers pick-up and delivery service for furniture refinishing, repair and restoration.

Clients ask regularly, Does Gramco offer pick-up and delivery service?
Yes we do, there are a number of reasons why people may ask that we pick-up.
Sometimes it is just because the items are too big to handle on their own.
Other times, clients are not able to bring items in themselves because of physical reasons or because their schedule doesn't allow it.
Whatever your reason you can call and make arrangements for your pick up @ 734-728-3719

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Furniture repair for every day items

John@GramcoRestoration.com — 2007-09-11T22:13:00-04:00

On wednesday I received a call from an interested customer wondering if Gramco could

repair some "regular old furniture."

At first I wasn't sure what she wanted to know, but after a little chat I realized she meant she had some furniture that was neither antique or valuable and wanted to have some repairs taken care of.
A table and chair set that was good but not great, a couple of the chairs were damaged and needed to be re-glued, and the table was a little sticky.

The answer is Absolutely, Gramco loves to do that kind of work. so today the items are at Gramco about to be spiffed-up and returned home where they will once again provide faithful service to the family they love.

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Brighton Mi furniture repair , Gramco brings refinishing and restoration home to 48114 48116

John@GramcoRestoration.com — 2007-10-10T12:00:00-04:00

Gramco brings furniture repair refinishing and restoration to Brighton Mi 48114 48116

Yes indeed Gramco furniture Restoration does service the Brighton Mi Area. and has continually since 1964.

We offer fine furniture restoration, repair and refinishing to homeowners businesses as well as insurance companies.
During August all Patrons residing in Brighton and it's environs will receive a Free bonus with every order.

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Table Refinishing, A Great Way To Stretch Your Furniture Budget Table Refinishing, A Great Way To Stretch Your Furniture Budget

John@GramcoRestoration.com — 2007-12-10T21:42:26-05:00

Table refinishing is a great idea that almost everyone can benefit from, and there are as many kinds and styles of tables as you can possibly think of. Many different kinds and materials to choose from too. There are end tables, dinette tables tilt top tables step tables wood ones metal ones wicker and rattan, Thomas Chippendale tables, Duncan Fife tables too, and Sheridan tables as well, just to name a few, and every one can be refinished several times. By far the most common table to refinish would be a type of classic wooden table.

Trees have been friend of man because they provide Wood a beautiful and renewable resource that has been used for thousands of years. Wood continues to be a great choice and is the material we are focusing on today. Of the millions of wood tables in use today that could be successfully Refinished, many will be discarded for no better reason than their owners don't know what to do to keep them in good and condition. In grandpa's day, the idea of discarding otherwise good stuff just because of issues of wear was unthinkable. Thankfully there has been a movement toward better stewardship and most people have understood how bad the disposable mindset of the eighties and nineties was. When a good table begins to wear and the finish becomes ugly, the worn finish may be removed and another fresh finish can be reapplied, this is what is meant when we speak of refinishing. The variety of finish colors and glosses are endless. Often through refinishing your table it can take on the appearance of an altogether different table, unrecognizable to most as the previous piece. For example, in the 1960's the use of early American decor called for an extremely orange color that was commonly used on birch and maple tables. The early American stain became so identified with that period that when the early American phase passed, nobody seemed to want those old orange maple tables, so we refinished hundreds of them.

Then again around 1974 dark pine came into fashion, most people never even noticed that the same tables from the sixties were now being finished and refinished in a color more in keeping with the design trend of the day and millions of tables continued to be sold with almost no design change, the only real difference was the finish color of the wood. In the eighties the trend toward cherry reached it's apex and furniture colors changed once again.

So it becomes understandable, that when one owns good tables that have become a worn, it makes sense to refinish. Although great tables are available at fine stores today, the old tables typically offer well-seasoned wood, good quality joints and workmanship of a higher quality than most made now, so you should think twice before you decide to spend your hard earned cash for new ones, and you too can enjoy better quality tables for less money than you thought possible if you remember to refinish rather than replace.

Restoring your Bedroom set is a great idea.

John@GramcoRestoration.com — 2007-12-01T23:23:00-05:00

Michigan furniture restoration

Restoring your Bedroom Furniture is a great idea. Almost everybody has a bedroom set. There many kinds and styles of bedroom sets as you could possibly think of. In homes all over the united states there dozens of different kinds and materials,, there are oak bed room sets, Contemporary bedroom sets mahogany bedroom sets metal ones wicker and rattan, Chippendale bedroom sets, Duncan Fife bedroom sets too, and Sheridan bedroom sets as well, just to name a few. By far the most common would be some type of Classic wooden bedroom set consisting of a bed, headboard and foot board, dresser with mirror, Wardrobe, vanity or dressing table, a chest of drawers of perhaps a lingerie chest made circa 1930- 1980.

Wood is a beautiful renewable resource that has been coveted by those who appreciate natural beauty, since biblical times, and continues to be a lovely choice and thats the material we will be focusing on today.

Of all the wooden bedroom sets in use today, thousands will be discarded for no better reason than the owners don't know how to keep them in good serviceable condition. In days gone by the idea of simply replacing otherwise an otherwise great bedroom set just because of issues of wear was unthinkable. Thankfully there has been a trend toward restoration and people have understood the wastefulness of the disposable mindset of the eighties and nineties.

When an otherwise good set of bedroom furniture begins to wear and the finish becomes ugly, there is a process of renovation where the worn finish may be removed and another fresh finish can be reapplied, this is what is meant when we speak of refinishing, although refinishing and restoration are similar, there are differences which we will cover in a future article. When Refinishing a bedroom set, or any other fine furniture item for that matter, The variety of finish colors are almost endless. Our clients find through refinishing old worn out bedroom sets the furniture takes on the appearance of completely different bedroom sets, sometimes with a deep rich glow of antiquity, and sometimes like showroom new furniture, unrecognizable to most people as the same pieces. For example, in the 1960's the use of early American decor called for an extremely orange color that was commonly used on birch and maple bedroom sets. That early American stain became so identified with that period that when the early American phase passed, people were for the most part, burned out on it, nobody seemed to want those old orange maple bedroom sets any more, so we refinished hundreds of them, the original extreme makeover!

Then again around 1970 or so the phase of Extremely dark furniture came into vogue with the dark pine style, lines became a little heavier but most people never even noticed that many of the same bedroom sets from the sixties were now being finished in a tone more in keeping with the design trend of the day and millions of bedroom sets continued to be sold with slight design changes, the only real difference was the color, and once again We received the Call to refinish mass numbers of older bedroom sets. Once again in the late eighties the trend toward Cherry reached full effect and furniture colors changed again and orders came in to resurrect aging, dated looking Bedroom sets.

So it becomes understandable, that if you own an otherwise good bedroom set that has become a little worn or out dated looking, it makes good sense to consider refinishing or restoration.

Great bedroom sets are available at finer stores today “with special 60 month financing plans”, the Older bedroom sets are typically better values. Offering well-seasoned wood, good quality joints and workmanship of a higher level than most made today, so think twice ... and you too can enjoy a better quality bedroom set for less money than you thought Possible.

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