Bring Back That Grand Piano Grandeur Through Refinishing

Are you a proud owner of a grand piano? If yes, you would already know that like everything, pianos are susceptible to the ravages of wear and aging. To make sure your grand piano is in top condition, then grand piano refinishing may be something you'll want to look into.

Many owners of grand pianos obtained it as antique heirlooms, and replacing them just isn't an option. Grand pianos can last for hundreds of years if they're cared for properly, and refinishing is part of that care. This process is one that you'll have to hire a professional to do, because it's such an involved process. By attempting grand piano refinishing on your own, you could damage your beloved piano. So what's involved in the process? Let's take a look!

First of all the piano will be stripped of its old cracking finish. Any loose veneer will be reglued, and all scratches, dents and cracks will be filled. Then, the entire piano will be professionally sanded and restained.

After that the soundboard is up for repair. Any loose ribs will be reattached, and any cracks in the soundboard will be fixed. The old finish on the soundboard is sanded away, then finished with a varnish. Lastly, new decals will be applied.

The next step is restringing where plate and dampers will be refinished and new felts will be attached. New pins in the pin block are installed to hold strings of custom length. Then, new hammers and flanges are installed and aligned. Keytops will be refinished and sharps reenameled. The keys will then be properly leveled and all parts of your piano regulated.

When the grand piano refinishing process is 100% complete, you'll be presented with a professional refinishing certificate. What you can expect to pay for grand piano refinishing will depend on the type of piano you have and the company you choose to do the work. Although this service isn't cheap, it's often the only option available for you if you don't want to replace your grand piano. And because grand pianos are so costly, refinishing can save you thousands of dollars.

Get your grand piano professionally refinished, so you can bring back its original grandeur and ensure that it stays in perfect playing condition for generations to come!

Copyright 2006 Ned Stevenson - All Rights Reserved

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