Long considered one of Raleigh Durham’s most reliable furniture repair shops, Mumford Restoration has the experience and knowledge to repair old furniture or damaged furniture to its original splendor. 

With more than 100 years of combined experience, Mumford Restoration tops the list of talented craftsmen for Raleigh furniture repair stores.

    How do you know which approach is best for your piece(s)? There are differences in each approach—the age and condition of the piece, your goals, and your budget will determine which one is best for your piece(s). The Restoration Consultants at Mumford Restoration can talk with you about your piece, provide a physical evaluation, if it makes sense, and guide you through the best option to meet your goals and vision.

      Don’t trust your precious pieces with just anyone. With more than 100 years of combined experience and third-generation craftsmen, Mumford Restoration is trusted by families, museums, and art societies in Raleigh-Durham, all of North Carolina, and across the U.S., to provide best-in-class restoration and repairs of sentimental & fine-furniture, antiques, and family heirlooms.

        Mumford Restoration offers restoration expertise, professional damage assessment, and estimated retail value on items (not structures) that have been damaged from fire/water, moving, and other types of commercial/residential damage.

          We make it easy to connect with us about your restoration or repair—let us know how we can be of service to you and your family!

            SPECIALTIES > ANTIQUE SIGN RESTORATION
             

            Nothing triggers our nostalgia, making us pine for the days of yesteryear like seeing antique signs and advertisements. Retro wood, enamel, and metal signs hold a charm and history all their own, providing a glimpse into everyday life and business of the past.

            Antique sign restoration can provide a way of displaying and remembering the unique businesses and advertising of many different eras. We restore antique and vintage signs of all kinds: metal, wood, and enamel. 

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            Service Levels

            Check out the options we offer for antique and vintage sign restoration!

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            How It Works

            Learn more about our antique sign restoration process, evaluations, and how to get started!

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            Before & After Gallery

            Check out some of our amazing antique sign  restorations here.

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            When To Restore?

            10 questions to ask now to help you decide if it's time to restore your treasured pieces.

            Antique Signs We Restore

            We have restored many collectible and sought after vintage signs—from 18th century minimalist wood signs and early 19th century hand-painted tin signs & lithographs, to porcelain enamel signs—our master craftsmen and artists have preserved the days of yore and brought oft forgotten memories back to life.

            Our clients range from high-value collectors to families who have sentimental signs that were passed down to them.

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            Levels of Antique Sign Restoration

            Mumford Restoration provides several levels of wood, enamel, and metal sign restoration:

            • Thourough cleaning

            • Rust removal

            • Wood Restoration

            • Touch-up & In-painting

            • Metal restoration including sandblasting, repainting, repair, and clear coating

            Depending on your goals and vision, your antique sign restoration could involve any one or all of these levels. An evaluation is necessary to determine a precise process and restoration cost.

            We take great delight in seeing these signs brought back to life, not only because they are a unique and challenging project, but because they are beautiful and vibrant when properly restored! As with any restoration project, it is important to ask yourself what value the piece has to you, and how you want to use or display your antique sign after restoration.

            Would you like to have your antique sign evaluated by our restoration team? Connect with us today!

             

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               Antique Sign Restoration Process


            We begin every antique sign restoration with an evaluation from our restoration team. The hands-on evaluation is necessary to determine:

            • Age of the sign

            • Material(s) it is made of

            • Level of deterioration/extent of damage

            • Restoration options, approach, & process

            • Restoration cost & timeframe to restore

            Do you have an antique or vintage sign you'd like to restore? Connect with a Restoration Specialist today to discuss what's possible!

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            Wood & Metal Sign Photo Gallery

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            Do you have an antique or vintage sign you'd like to preserve or restore? 
            Connect with one of our Restoration Consultants today to schedule an evaluation.

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