Can I refinish my own furniture?

• <div><p>It is possible to refinish your own furniture, but it’s usually a good idea to leave the work to the professionals. Furniture refinishing often requires the use of paint stripper or solvents to remove existing finish, which can be dangerous to inhale. Additionally, it’s easy to make mistakes during the process that could permanently damage your piece, limiting its lifespan instead of extending it. Hiring a furniture refinishing professional is especially worthwhile for antique furniture, which often requires more delicate refinishing work.</p></div>

How much does it cost to refinish a dresser?

• <div><p>The cost to refinish a dresser ranges from <b>$300 to $2,000</b> on average, depending on the dresser’s size, material, and detail. If you need to repair the dresser before refinishing it, you can expect that service to cost extra. While it’s possible to restore and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/diy-tips-refinish-antique-furniture.htm">refinish antique furniture yourself</a>, we recommend hiring a professional furniture refinisher to maintain the integrity of vintage and heirloom pieces. That way, you have the peace of mind of knowing that your dresser will receive professional-grade restoration.</p></div>

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Q: Can I refinish my own furniture?

• <div><p>It is possible to refinish your own furniture, but it&rsquo;s usually a good idea to leave the work to the professionals. Furniture refinishing often requires the use of paint stripper or solvents to remove existing finish, which can be dangerous to inhale. Additionally, it&rsquo;s easy to make mistakes during the process that could permanently damage your piece, limiting its lifespan instead of extending it. Hiring a furniture refinishing professional is especially worthwhile for antique furniture, which often requires more delicate refinishing work.</p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between furniture restoration and refinishing?

• <div><p>Furniture restoration involves cleaning and minor cosmetic repairs to restore a piece of furniture to its original condition or as close to it as possible. In some cases, restoration may involve refinishing, but the end goal is still to make the furniture look like it did when it was brand-new. Refinishing furniture involves stripping and sanding away the existing finish and then applying a new finish like polyurethane, which may make the item look quite different from the original condition.</p></div>

Q: When should you not use a wood filler?

• <div><p>If the scratch is large enough that it compromises the integrity of the wood, a wood filler probably won&rsquo;t be enough to fix the problem. In that case, you might need to sand and refinish the entire floor or replace a board. If you do use a filler, use one that&rsquo;s appropriate for the scratch. Water-based wood fillers work for small gaps or gouges, while epoxy has added strength to fill larger scratches and gaps.</p></div>

Q: How do I maintain a desk after assembly?

• <div><p>Regularly check and tighten screws, avoid excessive weight, and clean surfaces with appropriate materials to prevent damage.</p></div>

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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 August 2016
I really was impressed with Brett Davis, the owner when I first called. He provided good solid information about the process and product. Not pushy or anything. Responded to my several inquiry calls without any pressure. After research felt trust in Nufinsihpro. My "antiquated" looking...
Nufinishpro
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Reviewed in June 2016
we remodeled our kitchen, kept our cabinets and floors but replaced most of the remainder. The results were very good. Our original cabinets were old, but in good quality. We liked the color, so we thought to go with the option of refinishing. The result of that process was exactly what we hoped...
Eco Design & Builders Inc
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Reviewed in July 2014
I have not finished my contact with the company. I am currently in the processing of preparing my house for the heat treatment sometime in August. I was very pleased with company and their professionalism. I did take their recomendation to get rid of living room and basement furniture. It...
Superior Bed Bug Solutions
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Reviewed in October 2013
Went great! Jake and I go back to post Katrina 2005 when I used him to install 2 new ceilings after I lost a partial roof in the storm. I was extremely happy with his work back then and the ease of dealing with him. No mail or telephone service after the storm, we did the whole job via email...
Jake & Son Plaster & Drywall
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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 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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Reviewed in October 2005
ALL ITEMS WERE WRAPPED CAREFULLY. THEY WORKED HARD AND WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL. THEY CAME AT THE TIME SCHEDULED AND WERE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE WALLS OR FURNITURE. OVERALL IT REALLY WAS A GREAT JOB.
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