FAQs
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
There is no single thread of advice to offer anyone seeking to have a piece redone. As a standard rule of thumb, you get what you pay for. This is especially true with finishing. It is always advisable to have a provisional understanding of a product or procedure that you're spending your $$$ on . In some cases, the cost of finishing and restoration can exceed the value of the piece itself. If the piece is of a sentimental value, but is not necessarily valuable monetarily, you are the best judge. Again, if the piece has terrific lines and proportions, and is well built and structurally sound, but not necessarily an expensive piece, the right finish could turn it into a nice accompaniment or one of a kind accent piece. In summary, just ask! I'll always do my best to offer you some ideas or a sincere opinion.
- What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?
I began the profession of fine finishing in '83 / '84. In 1988 I became the Master Finisher for a prominent New York piano and antique restoration and conservation company. There we dealt with museum quality antiques and highly important pieces. As my career continued into architectural millwork finishing, I was union certified as a AA finisher which translates into an active foreman on jobsites that require extensive finishing background. I'm very grateful that I have had the experience and opportunity to work in some of the finest homes and on some of the most beautiful projects and installations.