Does antique furniture lose its value if you refinish it?

• <div><p>Yes, refinishing can decrease or even diminish the value of antique furniture, as most collectors look for original finishes to maintain the piece’s historical integrity. Learning <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-antique-wood.htm">how to clean antique wood</a> and carefully restore the finish without stripping it is the best way to maintain the piece’s original value. Either way, it’s best to take it to a professional furniture refinishing and restoration expert rather than attempting a DIY restoration.</p></div>

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Q: Should I even bother to ship my bedroom furniture?

• <div><p>Whether it is <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/should-i-ship-furniture-or-buy-new-when-moving.htm">worth it to ship your bedroom furniture</a> depends on your priorities, but it can be hard to decide. You should ship your bedroom furniture if the pieces have sentimental or antique value and if it will make you happy to have them in your new home. But if your mattress or box spring is worn out (the average lifespan of a bed is seven to ten years), it's probably not worth the money or effort to ship if you&rsquo;re moving somewhere where bedroom furniture is readily available. </p></div>

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: How long does it take to restore or refinish furniture?

• <div><p>Restoring furniture generally takes less time because the fixes involved are mostly surface-level cosmetic repairs. In most cases, a project like this will be completed in one to two days at most. By contrast, refinishing can take anywhere from several days to a couple of weeks because it requires sanding and treating damaged wood, adding a new stain, finish, or layer of paint, and drying time. </p></div>

Q: How can I make my dining room look more expensive?

• <div><p>You can make your dining room look more expensive using one or more of several methods. If you're remodeling, you can consider raising the ceiling height, installing an elegant chandelier, or redoing the floor. For smaller renovations, consider changing the paint color to a deep and rich tone, such as burgundy or emerald. You can also swap out the table and chairs to achieve a richer appearance. </p></div>

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Last update on December 06, 2025

Reviewed in June 2024
The house was left so clean. Floors and furniture were polished. Bathrooms were cleaned well and the kitchen looked spotless.
Momma B's Cleaning
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Reviewed in July 2020
They were great in the beginning but end ed u p to be bad at communicating. They took longer for the job than needed. Our ins. paid $6200, their estimate was $10,2000. They wanted to replace all cabinets, which was not necessary. They were going to steam clean the carpet so I asked them to...
American Water Restoration
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Reviewed in June 2019
Mo came and picked up all of the furniture pieces and took them to his shop where they did the work. In less than a week he brought back all of the pieces sandblasted and powder coated. They turned out beautifully. He also sent me a link to a place that had new tires and wheels to replace the...
Blastco Sandblasting & Powder Coating
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Reviewed in August 2015
The work was on time. They did a great job. Helped move heavy furniture and dusted upon completion. Very happy with the outcome.
Yelton's Flooring & Flooring
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Reviewed in July 2013
Mike from FP Movers gave me a great last minute deal because my original movers canceled on me at 2 pm yesterday. I had my 2 bdr place moved in 4 hours the guys showed up 30 minutes late because of the location of my house. They used a lot of blankets and tapes to thoroughly pack furniture I...
Fixed Price Movers
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Reviewed in December 2012
Showed up on time, carefully loaded all my large pieces of furniture and appliances and promptly delivered and setup my stuff. Great job... Good rates and friendly staff. I couldn't be happier.
A-1 MOVERS
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Reviewed in August 2012
Besides being uncannily accurate, they were very responsive to our questions and concerns. We packed everything ourselves (except glass) to save money, and they disassembled everything (beds, tables, TV stands, etc.) and reassembled it upon arrival. Having had dining room chairs scratched in the...
Moovers Inc
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Reviewed in September 2011
Gold Star Moving in their attempt to extort extra hours out of me purposely did not move most of the large furniture items I repeatedly requested that they move (written documentation provided upon request), was very rude and unprofessional, dumped my furniture items that they did move in my...
Gold Star Moving Co
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Reviewed in January 2011
Bill came out to give us an estimate that included the paint and the labor, helped us pick out colors for the rooms. His crew arrived right on time, moved the furniture to the center of the room, covered it all with heavy plastic and covered floors and doorways to non-painted areas, removed...
William L Myles And Sons
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