AboutGreg Scholl Expertise Questions on Woodworking, wood finishing and refinishing of all kinds, repairing furniture and wooden objects, Architectural details, Woodturning, carving, tool usage, product usage, some chemistry as it applies to woodworking and related interests,cabinet making and furniture construction/design, etc. I have experience with all manners of colorants, finishes, paints, stains, dyes, glazes, and coatings, wood species recognition and usage,tool recommendations, blade types and recommendation,techniques and methods for many Woodworking related issues, etc.
Experience Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. Consulting for area Painting/Decorating and Building contractors on non painting issues..(staining, wood prep.,clear finishing, floor restoration and architectural detail restoration and repair, etc.) Sold, built, serviced, setup Home, Industrial, and Commercial stationary woodworking tools for a major tool retailer in CT. for three years, sold hand and power tools , provided knowledge, parts replacement, service, and on site service, Trade show Demo, and training as well.
Publications Published in Fine Woodworking Magazine (12/97), included on Fine Woodworkings first "Best of Fine Woodworking" CD-ROM (2002) ...("27 year compilation of expert know-how")
Education/Credentials Art School at Silvermine Guild in Norwalk, CT., 9 year apprenticeship in a European run Cabinet and Restoration shop in CT., various classes on subjects having to do with the field. Seminars from major Tool manufacturers, Skil/Bosch, Delta, Powermatic, Ritter, Porter cable, Milwaukee, Dewalt/B&Decker, Performax.
Past/Present Clients Many varied clients including work on Martha Stewarts' Westport, CT. show house, many fine Antique dealers and private collectors in and around Fairfield County and in Woodbury, CT. (the Antiques capital of CT.), Golden Age of Trucking Museum, Wilton Historical Society.
Question Hi Greg, I stuck one of my sons drawings on a kitchen door cupboard with selotape. A few months later when I removed it the buttermilk coloured patina came away where the selotape had been. It is now showing the white of what I think is MDF. Is there any particular type of paint that would cover this? If so should I go over the whole door or just try and touch up where the problem is?
Answer Hi Jan, this type of damage is difficult to touch up well, even for an experienced restorer, especially if it's at eye level. I'm assuming this is like the "scotchtape" we refer to over here....clear cellophane type "everyday" tape. We often perform a test with this tape to judge how well a finish is adhering to a substrate to gauge whether it can be safely finished over or restored.Yours failed....lol Are your cabinets factory finished?,...or perhaps they have been repainted in the past? An Acrylic hobby type paint might work, but matching the color can be quite daunting, especially if it's got a glaze or other type of distressed finish.I would try to touch up the spot, as you'll definitely not be able to match a whole door, and that will really be noticeable.If it is a factory finish, then perhaps they could provide some touch up material. Post back if need be, hope that helped a little though- regards- Greg
