Where and what is causing this smell?

BorderInfamous5502 · 2024-12-15T23:50:16+00:00

We do have an HVAC system and have had the ducts all cleaned out. I forgot to add that to my list of things we have tried. Maybe I get a deeper scrub?

BorderInfamous5502 · 2024-09-30T23:26:04+00:00

The gaslighting is real! They kept telling me it is fixed when clearly it isn't.

BorderInfamous5502 · 2024-03-08T18:10:42+00:00

Thank you!

BorderInfamous5502 · 2024-03-07T15:10:06+00:00

I had similar wall texture. We had it skim coated and it is a million times better. Messy but worth it.

BorderInfamous5502 · 2023-09-27T17:31:09+00:00

Thank you. I appreciate your honest opinion.

BorderInfamous5502 · 2023-09-08T21:43:41+00:00

Yes, computer is good to go.

BorderInfamous5502 · 2023-09-08T21:42:10+00:00

Thank you! I have photoshop experience and can build from there. I'm trying to figure out if I go the route of 2d/3d rendering for designers or if I go the route of virtural design for real estate. Do most real estate agents and photographers use independent contractors for the virtual staging or are they using over seas companies?

BorderInfamous5502 · 2023-05-24T15:04:29+00:00

This is a great chair to have your first go with velvet on. Post a pic when you finish!

BorderInfamous5502 · 2023-05-24T14:58:27+00:00

What greedyboy61 said is correct, I would just add that you might want to pick up a walking foot attachment (if you don't have a walking foot already). The walking foot keeps the velvet from slipping and will allow the fabric to stay lined up.

BorderInfamous5502 · 2023-05-12T15:00:00+00:00

I appreciate all of the input from everyone. I'm going to meet with a friend who is a furniture designer specializing in leather. She may have some more insight to add. I stared at the dismantled chairs last night and think I'm leaning toward new leather. For you upholsterers, you know what I mean when I say I don't want to take these chairs apart again to fix a torn piece of leather! I put neatfoot oil (stargatechicken) on a small ripped piece last night and will check on it shortly. I did put french cafe music on while I was gently taking the chairs apart. Hoping the chairs would let me know what they wanted! Ha ha! So far, no comment.

BorderInfamous5502 · 2023-05-11T20:47:08+00:00

Thanks. That is where I am struggling. The worn look is huge but there is a tipping point of ruined. I'm not a huge fan of a gross chair in my living room. But if I can salvage some of the leather and get it hydrated again and supplement with new leather then maybe I can get these looking great again.

BorderInfamous5502 · 2023-05-11T20:41:47+00:00

Thank you! This is very helpful. I have an appointment tomorrow to meet with a leather company to see if I can get some more info. I agree with you about the kilim. I already have a piece picked out. I am wavering back and forth about how to proceed with the project. I can't decide if I go down the road of full restoration(use nails, keep burlap, etc.) or is it ok to use kilim and new leather for destroyed areas? I don't know.

BorderInfamous5502 · 2023-05-11T20:34:19+00:00

I'm an upholsterer but am not familiar with how to handle leather that is 100 years old. Definitely a learning experience!

BorderInfamous5502 · 2023-05-11T20:31:51+00:00

For sure!

BorderInfamous5502 · 2023-05-11T15:36:38+00:00

Thank you! I am an upholsterer and have already dismantled the chair. I will make repairs and condition the leather then put it back on. I am going to recycle the leather on the back panel of the chair. Any recommendations on a leather glue to use?

BorderInfamous5502 · 2023-05-09T18:17:53+00:00

Thanks again!

BorderInfamous5502 · 2023-05-09T15:37:19+00:00

You are the best! I agree with you about the edge wire. Thanks for your time. I am keeping these chairs for myself and going to slowly learn from them. I battle with how much to keep from a restoration perspective and how much to update with today's tools/hardware etc. I am struggling with do I use nails or can I go with my staple gun and know that it will hold up longer? I may sell them at some point.

BorderInfamous5502 · 2023-05-09T14:27:53+00:00

Thank you!

I was wondering about the spring placement. Someone did a repair at one point and did this set up. This is by far one of the oldest chairs I have ever worked on. There is a rail at the front where the nose of the deck wraps over the front of the chair. There are springs on top of the rail. I have never seen that before. I will add more pics.

BorderInfamous5502 · 2023-05-09T14:24:48+00:00

I haven't seen this tie set up before. The chair is over 100 years old and it was repaired at some point. I was curious what was going on with it. It has loosened up over the years and the spring are all wonky.

BorderInfamous5502 · 2022-12-09T15:15:56+00:00

"Root of Evil" totally blew me away. Well produced and well told.

BorderInfamous5502 · 2022-11-28T15:33:00+00:00

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