How do I know if my wood furniture is worth refinishing?

• <div><p>Telling the difference between <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-wood-furniture.htm">high-quality wood furniture</a> and lower-quality pieces is challenging, but there are a few sign that indicate whether your furniture is worth repairing:</p><ul><li><p>Push your fingernail into an inconspicuous section of the wood. If it doesn’t leave a dent, it’s likely hardwood and is well worth a repair.</p></li><li><p>Unzip the bottom of couches to look for the structural components. If they’re made of wood rather than particle board, it’s likely worth refinishing.</p></li><li><p>Ask a local furniture repair technician. A reputable professional will let you know if you’re better off replacing rather than refinishing your specific item.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Can I DIY?

• <div><p>Yes, you can tackle small rooms yourself if you're handy and have a flat, clean subfloor to work with. But seams must be sealed properly, or the barrier will fail. Any gaps will let moisture sneak through and defeat the purpose of installing this more expensive type of carpet padding. For larger rooms or areas, professional installation is usually worth the extra cost.</p></div>

Q: Is it okay for patio furniture to get wet?

• <div><p>This depends on the furniture. It&rsquo;s certainly fine for wood, metal, or composite materials to get wet. The same cannot be said for affiliated cushions and coverings. Many of these adjacent items claim to be water-resistant, but poorly-made accessories take longer to dry, leaving plenty of time for mold to grow. Keep an eye on how your furniture stands up to rain before going in with a pressure washer. </p></div>

Q: Do you need to remove the stain before refinishing?

• <div><p>Removing the original paint or stain before refinishing is a good idea, as it ensures the new finish bonds strongly to the wood. If you skip the stripping or sanding step, the new finish may peel or flake away from the railing easily. Using a wood stripper will completely remove the old stain or paint while sanding will help to prime the surface.</p></div>

Q: How do you declutter for the holidays?

• <div><p>Strat decluttering for the holidays by removing trash and organizing items into different piles that you&rsquo;ll keep, donate and toss out. Whatever you intend to keep, find a specific place for it, and if you buy something, get rid of an item that&rsquo;s taking up space. Start small, go room-by-room, and don&rsquo;t try to declutter all at once&mdash;doing so can get overwhelming.</p></div>

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Last update on October 24, 2025

Reviewed in February 2025
Max and team did a tremendous job refinishing our engineered wood floors as well as other work around our house. When they were done our floors (which were not in great shape) looked brand new. Max was always timely and professional, and the price was fair and reasonable. We would certainly use...
Max's Flooring and Home Remodeling
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Reviewed in December 2017
Our clawfoot bathtub was refinished inside and out to remove scratches and divots, and now it looks amazing! It is so much easier to clean and it stays clean much longer than before. We are very pleased!
Bathtub Man
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Reviewed in March 2015
Jeff's crew showed up on time and went right to work. They moved all the furniture and sanded the floors on day 1. Day 2 was stain and 1st coat of top coat, and the last day they finished the top coats and by Thursday--they had the furniture moved back (perfectly-I might add) and they were done!...
Rodgers Flooring
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Reviewed in November 2014
My experience was wonderful. They were on time and cleaned up well after themselves. They covered the furniture to not mess it up while they were here.
CertaPro of Augusta GA
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Reviewed in August 2013
Dawn was professional and courteous. She measured all of the rooms and contacted me later in the week to provide an estimate to refinish the floors. Don's was $2k more than a competitor, so we did not use their services.
Don's Carpet One Floor & Home
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Reviewed in March 2013
I actually don't remember the date I called, but the person I spoke with was wonderful. They were unable to do what I needed but referred me to someone who might possibly be able to repair my furniture. The person they referred me to called me promptly, came to my house and viewed the...
KEEL REFINISHING & UPHOLSTERY
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Reviewed in March 2013
I searched Angie's List for carpet cleaners. I chose W & S Professional Carpet Cleaners based on the excellent reviews regarding their professionalism and quality of work. I called to leave a message about the work I needed done. Mrs. Arrington returned my call promptly. She was most helpful...
W & S Professional Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in September 2012
Mr Abramson went out of his way to come over and evaluate my flooring needs. He drove from Pico area down to Redondo Beach to answer my call and give me an estimate the same day! You all know LA traffic and he came to my house during rush hour. He is dedicated. He is friendly and very...
Kalley Flooring
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