Safe Upcycling with Eco Solutions Part 1
The restoration business has seen a huge increase in upcycling with many enthusiasts renovating one off pieces to even making a business out of this.
Eco Solutions realised there was a need in this market for safer cleaner, less hazardous products for restoration. Although Home Strip paint and varnish remover is an ideal product for removing paint and varnish this is only needed if you want to go back to the original/raw surface.
There are many pieces that are only in need a light clean up. De-waxing, degreasing or just to clean back years of grime and dirt are needed prior to being able to repaint and or refinish.
We came across this 1930’s tray in a charity shop. It is solid oak and has years of life left in it-“It just needs some TLC”, but it is in need of a full clean prior to repairing and refinishing. We will upcycle this tray using our totally safe non-toxic products and will update along the way with the whole process.