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EZMove, Inc. - Unlicensed Contractor

5.00(
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EZMove, Inc. - Unlicensed Contractor

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2017 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with our ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Outstanding work. Clean courteous. On-time. No complaining Decent price."

michael b on April 2025

is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with our ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Outstanding work. Clean courteous. On-time. No complaining Decent price."

michael b on April 2025


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Sanchez Antiques Full Wood Restoration

4.89(
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Sanchez Antiques Full Wood Restoration

4.89(
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
2005 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.--we don't do upholstery--

"Sanchez Furniture Refinishers is the best. They did two large pieces for me and they look wonderful. Very, very pleased. I’m hiring them again for another project. "

Nancy R on October 2025

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.--we don't do upholstery--

"Sanchez Furniture Refinishers is the best. They did two large pieces for me and they look wonderful. Very, very pleased. I’m hiring them again for another project. "

Nancy R on October 2025


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Very Good Woodworking - Unlicensed Contractor

4.70(
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Very Good Woodworking - Unlicensed Contractor

4.70(
15
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2015 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Very Good Woodworking Is A Custom Art Furniture Shop Out Of Central California. We Specialize In Custom Tables, Closets, Cabinets, Countertops, Bars, Skateboards, And Many Others. We Build Our Products Out Of The Highest Grade Materials Out There, We Take Pride In Building One Of A Kind Pieces That Fit Our Customers. What Makes Our Products Different Than Other Manufacturers Is That Each Custom Piece Is Registered With The United States Copyright Office As Artwork, Which Adds Another Level Of Value We Give Our Customers. Very Good Woodworking is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Service was above and beyond my expectations. "

Alice T on August 2025

Very Good Woodworking Is A Custom Art Furniture Shop Out Of Central California. We Specialize In Custom Tables, Closets, Cabinets, Countertops, Bars, Skateboards, And Many Others. We Build Our Products Out Of The Highest Grade Materials Out There, We Take Pride In Building One Of A Kind Pieces That Fit Our Customers. What Makes Our Products Different Than Other Manufacturers Is That Each Custom Piece Is Registered With The United States Copyright Office As Artwork, Which Adds Another Level Of Value We Give Our Customers. Very Good Woodworking is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Service was above and beyond my expectations. "

Alice T on August 2025


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COLOR TOUCH PAINTING: Fine Painting Contractors

4.97(
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COLOR TOUCH PAINTING: Fine Painting Contractors

4.97(
59
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Feel free to text (415) 378-9992 with questions. Quality, service and value geared painting contractor with experienced and motivated house painters. We provide well organized and executed paint work with an aim towards customer satisfaction. Also provide color consulting and project coordination advice. A full service painting company! Please note our 5% discount for Angie's list customers.

"Todd Worsfold and his company did an excellent job! We are very pleased with the quality of the painting. Everything looks great! Todd and all the painters were professional, easy to work, very helpful and efficient. We will definitely contact this pleasant and hard-working company again in the future."

Sandy G on November 2018

Feel free to text (415) 378-9992 with questions. Quality, service and value geared painting contractor with experienced and motivated house painters. We provide well organized and executed paint work with an aim towards customer satisfaction. Also provide color consulting and project coordination advice. A full service painting company! Please note our 5% discount for Angie's list customers.

"Todd Worsfold and his company did an excellent job! We are very pleased with the quality of the painting. Everything looks great! Todd and all the painters were professional, easy to work, very helpful and efficient. We will definitely contact this pleasant and hard-working company again in the future."

Sandy G on November 2018


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N-Hance Wood Renewal

4.72(
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N-Hance Wood Renewal

4.72(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

Wood Refinishing in one day. Our specialty is the preservation of your interior wood. Never before has the preservation of our floors, cabinets and wood trim been more important - not only is wood a precious natural resource, but the maintenance of it represents one of the greatest costs in the ownership of a home or business. With that in mind, we at N-Hance want to help you treasure what is yours with simple and clean solutions. Our products are formulated and manufactured in the United States and our process is environmentally friendly. Our products are all designed with low VOC’s (non-toxic) and many jobs can be completed in one day, dust and odor free. There's no longer any reason to wait to renew that beautiful wood in your home or business! Enjoy beautiful cabinets, floors, windowsills, paneling, doors and more with our complete Customer Satisfaction Guarantee! We understand that service is only part of a great relationship. NHance is an award winning, locally owned and operated dealership, with offices right here in San Francisco. Our aim is to establish a long term relationship with you by providing easy access, education, great customer service and knowledgeable consultants who will advise you on your unique project. If we earn your business, our trained technicians will serve you with excellence and courtesy. Additional DBA - KKC McCord Inc.

"Our ongoing experience with N-Hance San Francisco and David Lantow, their general manager, has been unbelievably frustrating and ultimately a COMPLETE DISASTER that they have yet to resolve. We don't see any negative reviews for them here, so we suggest also taking a look at Yelp where a number of others have reported similar negative experiences. We had N-Hance perform a color change to the wood in several areas of our home including kitchen cabinets/island, master bathroom cabinets, guest bathroom cabinets, laundry room cabinets, bar cabinets/shelves, a built-in desk, and hall cabinets. They also installed knobs and pulls on all our cabinet doors and drawers. This was a very large job, so we appreciated the detailed attention we received from our initial consultation, an additional color consultation, and a sample they provided by applying the desired color change directly to one of our kitchen drawers before we signed our contract. We were very pleased with the sample they provided to us which was the exact color we discussed, had a smooth and consistent finish, and stood up to our extensive scratch testing. Unfortunately, the work that N-Hance ended up performing throughout our home did not come even close to the quality of that initial sample - We are stating this after N-Hance’s multiple attempts including the initial job, two separate subsequent touch-up attempts, one “complete re-do” attempt onsite, and one “complete re-do” attempt with all cabinet doors and drawers taken offsite. Ultimately, we are disappointed with the overall poor work quality, the significant delays in the general manager returning our phone calls (it can take David several weeks to return a phone call although he provided us his direct cell phone number to address our issues), the even more significant delays in scheduling a crew to fix our issues (this has ranged from 2 to 10 months each time despite our multiple follow-up attempts), the continued excuses and many apologies from the general manager without acceptable solutions (i.e., David blamed the quality issues on bad preparation by crew members who have since been let go although we found that subsequent attempts by different crew members also produced poor results), and the ongoing false assurances and empty promises from the general manager (i.e., we are still waiting for an approximate 10% partial refund check that David promised we would receive over 3 months ago if we agreed to a final “complete re-do” attempt). Below is a summary of the quality issues we’ve experienced throughout this entire ordeal with N-Hance SF, and we’ve attached photos of some of the issues that remain unresolved even after the 5th and latest attempt which was supposedly a “complete re-do” of the prior work. 1) The paint peels and scratches easily with only light usage. Each subsequent attempt by N-Hance to touch-up or “completely re-do” the work only temporarily covered up the issue. A recent photo is attached. (Note this particular issue is commonly mentioned in other negative Yelp reviews.) 2) Our laundry room cabinet doors and drawers, which were completed on a different day from the other areas, were done in an obviously lighter color and a strangely different gritty texture. This issue was finally fixed 10 months after we reported it. 3) After the latest “complete re-do” attempt, several of our cabinet doors were returned with bumpy dried paint drips all along the edges. A photo is attached. 4) Small areas of paint stains were left on our carpet, appliances, and walls from the initial spray job. A white residue was stuck on many of our cabinet doors after they were returned from the latest “complete re-do” attempt. We were able to scrub off the white residue and re-paint the walls ourselves, but the stains on our carpet and appliances could not be fixed. A photo is attached. 5) A mess was left inside the cabinets and drawers (including large splintered wood pieces) when they drilled the holes to install the knobs and pulls. When they removed/returned all the knobs and pulls after their latest “complete re-do” attempt, they ended up badly stripping many of the screws. A photo is attached. Note that the general manager himself came to see the issues we reported, and he immediately agreed that the work quality was unacceptable. We are finally writing this negative review after giving N-Hance SF too many chances to resolve our issues and believing far too many times when the general manager apologized with statements like “we assure you this is not to our standards” or “sorry for the delay, we’ll fix this for you as soon as possible” or “don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten about the [partial refund] check, but we’re experiencing cash flow issues.” Needless to say, we DO NOT RECOMMEND this particular branch of N-Hance."

Janet M on July 2018

Wood Refinishing in one day. Our specialty is the preservation of your interior wood. Never before has the preservation of our floors, cabinets and wood trim been more important - not only is wood a precious natural resource, but the maintenance of it represents one of the greatest costs in the ownership of a home or business. With that in mind, we at N-Hance want to help you treasure what is yours with simple and clean solutions. Our products are formulated and manufactured in the United States and our process is environmentally friendly. Our products are all designed with low VOC’s (non-toxic) and many jobs can be completed in one day, dust and odor free. There's no longer any reason to wait to renew that beautiful wood in your home or business! Enjoy beautiful cabinets, floors, windowsills, paneling, doors and more with our complete Customer Satisfaction Guarantee! We understand that service is only part of a great relationship. NHance is an award winning, locally owned and operated dealership, with offices right here in San Francisco. Our aim is to establish a long term relationship with you by providing easy access, education, great customer service and knowledgeable consultants who will advise you on your unique project. If we earn your business, our trained technicians will serve you with excellence and courtesy. Additional DBA - KKC McCord Inc.

"Our ongoing experience with N-Hance San Francisco and David Lantow, their general manager, has been unbelievably frustrating and ultimately a COMPLETE DISASTER that they have yet to resolve. We don't see any negative reviews for them here, so we suggest also taking a look at Yelp where a number of others have reported similar negative experiences. We had N-Hance perform a color change to the wood in several areas of our home including kitchen cabinets/island, master bathroom cabinets, guest bathroom cabinets, laundry room cabinets, bar cabinets/shelves, a built-in desk, and hall cabinets. They also installed knobs and pulls on all our cabinet doors and drawers. This was a very large job, so we appreciated the detailed attention we received from our initial consultation, an additional color consultation, and a sample they provided by applying the desired color change directly to one of our kitchen drawers before we signed our contract. We were very pleased with the sample they provided to us which was the exact color we discussed, had a smooth and consistent finish, and stood up to our extensive scratch testing. Unfortunately, the work that N-Hance ended up performing throughout our home did not come even close to the quality of that initial sample - We are stating this after N-Hance’s multiple attempts including the initial job, two separate subsequent touch-up attempts, one “complete re-do” attempt onsite, and one “complete re-do” attempt with all cabinet doors and drawers taken offsite. Ultimately, we are disappointed with the overall poor work quality, the significant delays in the general manager returning our phone calls (it can take David several weeks to return a phone call although he provided us his direct cell phone number to address our issues), the even more significant delays in scheduling a crew to fix our issues (this has ranged from 2 to 10 months each time despite our multiple follow-up attempts), the continued excuses and many apologies from the general manager without acceptable solutions (i.e., David blamed the quality issues on bad preparation by crew members who have since been let go although we found that subsequent attempts by different crew members also produced poor results), and the ongoing false assurances and empty promises from the general manager (i.e., we are still waiting for an approximate 10% partial refund check that David promised we would receive over 3 months ago if we agreed to a final “complete re-do” attempt). Below is a summary of the quality issues we’ve experienced throughout this entire ordeal with N-Hance SF, and we’ve attached photos of some of the issues that remain unresolved even after the 5th and latest attempt which was supposedly a “complete re-do” of the prior work. 1) The paint peels and scratches easily with only light usage. Each subsequent attempt by N-Hance to touch-up or “completely re-do” the work only temporarily covered up the issue. A recent photo is attached. (Note this particular issue is commonly mentioned in other negative Yelp reviews.) 2) Our laundry room cabinet doors and drawers, which were completed on a different day from the other areas, were done in an obviously lighter color and a strangely different gritty texture. This issue was finally fixed 10 months after we reported it. 3) After the latest “complete re-do” attempt, several of our cabinet doors were returned with bumpy dried paint drips all along the edges. A photo is attached. 4) Small areas of paint stains were left on our carpet, appliances, and walls from the initial spray job. A white residue was stuck on many of our cabinet doors after they were returned from the latest “complete re-do” attempt. We were able to scrub off the white residue and re-paint the walls ourselves, but the stains on our carpet and appliances could not be fixed. A photo is attached. 5) A mess was left inside the cabinets and drawers (including large splintered wood pieces) when they drilled the holes to install the knobs and pulls. When they removed/returned all the knobs and pulls after their latest “complete re-do” attempt, they ended up badly stripping many of the screws. A photo is attached. Note that the general manager himself came to see the issues we reported, and he immediately agreed that the work quality was unacceptable. We are finally writing this negative review after giving N-Hance SF too many chances to resolve our issues and believing far too many times when the general manager apologized with statements like “we assure you this is not to our standards” or “sorry for the delay, we’ll fix this for you as soon as possible” or “don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten about the [partial refund] check, but we’re experiencing cash flow issues.” Needless to say, we DO NOT RECOMMEND this particular branch of N-Hance."

Janet M on July 2018


"The quality of Mike's work was decent. The price was fair. My advice: if you use Mike be sure to HOLD BACK PAYMENT until all work is complete. Details: resurfacing project for kitchen cabinets, total project ~$10k. Mike resurfaced as well as converted a few cabinets to a better configuration for our needs. He reinforced a few shelves too. I was and continue to be happy with the work. However, there were three things that were never completed, and I wish I had held back payment. He never returned to complete the work, despite following up for months. 1) hinge hardware for several doors is of the wrong type and interferes with use of the cabinets. the fix is to replace the hinges on about 6 of the cabinets. 2) holes were put in the wall to provide room for the wrong hinges. these holes were filled in a completely unprofessional way. when you open the cabinets it is glaring and looks terrible. this is the cabinet where we store plates for dinner, so I am reminded every night. the fix is to fill, sand, and paint these holes AND replace the hinges. 3) he drilled a hole for a door pull in the wrong location. He filled the hole but it's obvious and in a highly visible location. the fix is to replace the door. mike said he ordered but never came by to replace. 4) for a large pantry door, it is clearly visible that screws to mount the door were too long and are pushing out from under the finished surface, again a highly visible location. the fix is to replace the door. mike said he ordered but never came by to replace."

Henry S on September 2020

specializing in custom cabinets and cabinet refacing

"The quality of Mike's work was decent. The price was fair. My advice: if you use Mike be sure to HOLD BACK PAYMENT until all work is complete. Details: resurfacing project for kitchen cabinets, total project ~$10k. Mike resurfaced as well as converted a few cabinets to a better configuration for our needs. He reinforced a few shelves too. I was and continue to be happy with the work. However, there were three things that were never completed, and I wish I had held back payment. He never returned to complete the work, despite following up for months. 1) hinge hardware for several doors is of the wrong type and interferes with use of the cabinets. the fix is to replace the hinges on about 6 of the cabinets. 2) holes were put in the wall to provide room for the wrong hinges. these holes were filled in a completely unprofessional way. when you open the cabinets it is glaring and looks terrible. this is the cabinet where we store plates for dinner, so I am reminded every night. the fix is to fill, sand, and paint these holes AND replace the hinges. 3) he drilled a hole for a door pull in the wrong location. He filled the hole but it's obvious and in a highly visible location. the fix is to replace the door. mike said he ordered but never came by to replace. 4) for a large pantry door, it is clearly visible that screws to mount the door were too long and are pushing out from under the finished surface, again a highly visible location. the fix is to replace the door. mike said he ordered but never came by to replace."

Henry S on September 2020


ALMOST EVERYTHING

4.59(
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ALMOST EVERYTHING

4.59(
61
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Customers say: Super punctual
1987 years of experience

Owner operated single employee. Services as described below. Rates are $50 per hour plus materials with a one hour minimum. There is a service charge of $20 for distances over 20 miles round trip. Payment by cash or check. No debit or credit card payments. Senior discount of 10% for age 62 and over.

Owner operated single employee. Services as described below. Rates are $50 per hour plus materials with a one hour minimum. There is a service charge of $20 for distances over 20 miles round trip. Payment by cash or check. No debit or credit card payments. Senior discount of 10% for age 62 and over.


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Vital Restoration

4.82(
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Vital Restoration

4.82(
22
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICES & OPERATING 365 DAYS A YEAR -----CERTIFICATION----- The Clean Trust (Formally IICRC) Certified Frim #119249, Trauma Scene Waste Management Practitioner ID# TSW 329, US EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm #NAT-22167-1, Business License #100793 -----REVIEWS----- Better Business Bureau Member Since 2007 Grade A+, Yelp 5 Stars -----BUSINESS-----18 Employees, Fleet of Service Vehicles, The Clean Trust Certified Technicians using Ultra Modern Equipment, Use sub-contractors infrequently, however we have a database of reliable partners we recommend -----BILLING----- We offer FREE Estimates Monday - Friday from 9AM - 4PM, Cost is determined based on services provided, Billing is processed after Customer certifies the job is completed & satisfied, We offer affordable interest free payment plans. -----COST EFFECTIVE-----We are not only dedicated to being the greatest service company available, but also making sure the costs are at least 20% below the industry standard. We want to be sure your troubles are not compounded after an unforeseen damage to your property by an inflated invoice. Although we may meet you for the first time on the worst day of your life, we will do whatever it takes to quickly turn a chaotic circumstance into a situation in which you have a plan in place to restore your property to its pre-loss condition. -----CONTACT US----- You may contact us by e-mail, fax, telephone or call our toll free number 1(855) 3 - RESTORE

24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICES & OPERATING 365 DAYS A YEAR -----CERTIFICATION----- The Clean Trust (Formally IICRC) Certified Frim #119249, Trauma Scene Waste Management Practitioner ID# TSW 329, US EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm #NAT-22167-1, Business License #100793 -----REVIEWS----- Better Business Bureau Member Since 2007 Grade A+, Yelp 5 Stars -----BUSINESS-----18 Employees, Fleet of Service Vehicles, The Clean Trust Certified Technicians using Ultra Modern Equipment, Use sub-contractors infrequently, however we have a database of reliable partners we recommend -----BILLING----- We offer FREE Estimates Monday - Friday from 9AM - 4PM, Cost is determined based on services provided, Billing is processed after Customer certifies the job is completed & satisfied, We offer affordable interest free payment plans. -----COST EFFECTIVE-----We are not only dedicated to being the greatest service company available, but also making sure the costs are at least 20% below the industry standard. We want to be sure your troubles are not compounded after an unforeseen damage to your property by an inflated invoice. Although we may meet you for the first time on the worst day of your life, we will do whatever it takes to quickly turn a chaotic circumstance into a situation in which you have a plan in place to restore your property to its pre-loss condition. -----CONTACT US----- You may contact us by e-mail, fax, telephone or call our toll free number 1(855) 3 - RESTORE



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Worley's Home Design Center

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Worley's Home Design Center

4.78(
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Customers say: Quality work
1952 years of experience

Worley's is "Your One Stop Decorating Shop - Making Your Remodeling Dreams Come True Since 1952". Family owned. Friendly, quality oriented, one-on-one service with competitive pricing. Free in store kitchen and bath remodeling Designs, home Measurements for flooring, window coverings, remodeling, wallpaper, painting and upholstery Estimates. We have our own General Contractors, in-house Installers and Upholstery Shop on site. Come visit our newly remodeled showroom. Hunter Douglas window coverings & Canyon Creek cabinetry showcase Dealers with a large array of their samples and Quartz, Granite, Tile & Laminate Counter tops displayed in our showroom. Huge supply of Carpet, Hardwood, Engineered, Laminate, Bamboo, Cork and other GREEN flooring available. Carpet and vinyl remnants also available for your small jobs. Huge selection of fabrics and vinyl for all your Upholstery needs and Wallpaper samples. Additional DBA - Les Worley & Sons Interiors. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.WorleysHomeDesignCenter.com. Additional web - www.BureauMembers.com/worleyshomedesignctr/#sthash.7LTT8DEv.dpuf. Additional email - [email protected] Additional contact name - Les Worley

Worley's is "Your One Stop Decorating Shop - Making Your Remodeling Dreams Come True Since 1952". Family owned. Friendly, quality oriented, one-on-one service with competitive pricing. Free in store kitchen and bath remodeling Designs, home Measurements for flooring, window coverings, remodeling, wallpaper, painting and upholstery Estimates. We have our own General Contractors, in-house Installers and Upholstery Shop on site. Come visit our newly remodeled showroom. Hunter Douglas window coverings & Canyon Creek cabinetry showcase Dealers with a large array of their samples and Quartz, Granite, Tile & Laminate Counter tops displayed in our showroom. Huge supply of Carpet, Hardwood, Engineered, Laminate, Bamboo, Cork and other GREEN flooring available. Carpet and vinyl remnants also available for your small jobs. Huge selection of fabrics and vinyl for all your Upholstery needs and Wallpaper samples. Additional DBA - Les Worley & Sons Interiors. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.WorleysHomeDesignCenter.com. Additional web - www.BureauMembers.com/worleyshomedesignctr/#sthash.7LTT8DEv.dpuf. Additional email - [email protected] Additional contact name - Les Worley

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Furniture Refinishing questions, answered by experts

Wood can appear blotchy after staining due to uneven absorption, which happens when the wood has varying grain density. The denser the grain, the less the stain will be absorbed. This can cause the wood to appear uneven in color, with some areas darker than others. 

To prevent this issue, apply a wood conditioner before staining. Wood conditioners help to equalize the absorption of the stain, resulting in a more even finish. There are many different types of wood conditioners available, so be sure to choose one that is appropriate for the type of wood you are staining.

It's perfectly fine to just refinish the top of your table instead of all of it. In fact, that's what most people do. After all, why finish the bottom of the table that nobody ever sees? Of course, depending on how exposed the legs of your table are, you might at least consider refinishing them.

Yes, wood veneer is wood. Instead of using large pieces of lumber, wood is sliced into thin sheets that are glued or laminated to larger pieces of wood. Wood veneer is both cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and versatile. It can be stained or have different finishes—varnish, lacquer, shellac, and more—based on your preferences.

Wood stains last anywhere from two to five years, depending on exposure to the elements, your local climate, the type of stain, and the surface it’s on. For instance, vertical surfaces last longer than horizontal surfaces. Some types of woods, like dense hardwoods, will require a recoat yearly, as they are too dense for the stain to absorb. In any event, apply a recoat every 2 to 4 years. As for storage, a can of unopened stain can last up to 5 years, though results may vary.

The cost to refinish a dresser ranges from $300 to $2,000 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 refinish antique furniture yourself, 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.

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