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Benno's Restoration

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50 years of experience

Benno's Restoration, established in 1975, is a locally owned and operated restoration and fine woodworking business conveniently located in downtown Kalamazoo and South Haven, MI. We are insured, with both liability and worker's compensation coverage and employ only skilled, reliable artisans who share our commitment to craftsmanship and professionalism. The team at Benno's works directly with general contractors, architects, interior designers, builders and private clients to provide preservation and architectural woodwork services for institutional, commercial and residential projects.

Benno's Restoration, established in 1975, is a locally owned and operated restoration and fine woodworking business conveniently located in downtown Kalamazoo and South Haven, MI. We are insured, with both liability and worker's compensation coverage and employ only skilled, reliable artisans who share our commitment to craftsmanship and professionalism. The team at Benno's works directly with general contractors, architects, interior designers, builders and private clients to provide preservation and architectural woodwork services for institutional, commercial and residential projects.

Lake Street Design Studio

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Lake Street Design Studio

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22 years of experience

Dawn Whyte, Principal Designer and owner of Designs by Dawn, is a life long resident of northern Michigan, and has been designing nationally recognized kitchens, baths and other unique interior spaces since 1998. In 2003, Dawn established Designs by Dawn Inc, and partnered with Renee Guthrie, of Renee Guthrie Design, to form The Lake Street Design Studio. The growing business, located in downtown Petoskey, now employs a talented design team and offers homeowners, builders and developers complete design services and all of the interior products necessary for a functional and beautiful space. Along with her team of designers and associates, Dawn upholds a commitment to quality and value that guarantees each client a pleasurable design experience and a timeless space that will be enjoyed for years to come. Dawn believes in exceptional communication to build strong client and trade relationships; her goal is happy clients with finished spaces that perfectly suit their needs and aesthetic desires.

Dawn Whyte, Principal Designer and owner of Designs by Dawn, is a life long resident of northern Michigan, and has been designing nationally recognized kitchens, baths and other unique interior spaces since 1998. In 2003, Dawn established Designs by Dawn Inc, and partnered with Renee Guthrie, of Renee Guthrie Design, to form The Lake Street Design Studio. The growing business, located in downtown Petoskey, now employs a talented design team and offers homeowners, builders and developers complete design services and all of the interior products necessary for a functional and beautiful space. Along with her team of designers and associates, Dawn upholds a commitment to quality and value that guarantees each client a pleasurable design experience and a timeless space that will be enjoyed for years to come. Dawn believes in exceptional communication to build strong client and trade relationships; her goal is happy clients with finished spaces that perfectly suit their needs and aesthetic desires.

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Furniture Refinishing questions, answered by experts

You can use most types of wood for a fireplace mantel. You can use simple veneer plywood. If you prefer solid wood, pine is an affordable option that's easy to cut and finish. Walnut is harder, heavier, and highly durable with a rich dark brown color. Hickory offers a lighter color but is similarly durable. Cedar is ideal for a rustic fireplace design.

Regularly check and tighten screws, avoid excessive weight, and clean surfaces with appropriate materials to prevent damage.

If you spill wood refinishing oil, wipe up the liquid quickly without spreading the stain and then use soap and water or a stain remover to get rid of the spot. Since the product is oil based, using a detergent like dish soap or a thinner like mineral spirits will help take out the stain. You may need to repeat this process multiple times to remove the stain.

Chalk paint can be applied without sanding first. Keep in mind that while there are a lot of chalk paint color options available, there aren’t as many choices as latex or oil-based paint.

You can also learn how to paint furniture without sanding using a liquid deglosser, sometimes referred to as liquid sandpaper. This can remove any old paint, gloss, or varnish, without the need to manually sand. Apply the deglosser using a cloth, then wait for the chemical to penetrate through the surface. Once it soaks through, you should be able to wipe away the residue with a towel. 

The difference between resurfacing and refinishing is that refinishing only works on solid surfaces that are in good condition, whereas resurfacing will restore a cracked or worn surface to its original, blemish-free state. Refinishing will leave you with a smooth and glossy surface you can’t get from resurfacing alone. If that’s the look you’re going for, contact a local concrete finishing contractor to achieve it.

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