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>

Does vinegar remove wood stain?

• <div><p>Vinegar won’t strip the wood stain from your wood, but it can help remove a different type of stain. If you’re dealing with food stains or trying to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-remove-water-stains-wood.htm">remove water rings on your wood</a>, you can use a little olive oil and vinegar (mixed equally) to remove those stains without stripping your actual wood stain. Just rub the solution in the direction of the wood grain, let it sit, and then wipe it away with a damp towel.</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 should you not use to clean antique wood?

• <div><p>Stay away from using window cleaners and other harsh cleaning solutions on antique wood&mdash;or any wood in your home for that matter. The pH of the cleaners can break down the finish and permanently damage and stain the wood below. Even when it comes to more durable areas, such as when <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-your-baseboards.htm">cleaning your baseboards</a>, only use cleaning solutions that are safe for porous materials. </p></div>

Q: Does vinegar remove wood stain?

• <div><p>Vinegar won&rsquo;t strip the wood stain from your wood, but it can help remove a different type of stain. If you&rsquo;re dealing with food stains or trying to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-remove-water-stains-wood.htm">remove water rings on your wood</a>, you can use a little olive oil and vinegar (mixed equally) to remove those stains without stripping your actual wood stain. Just rub the solution in the direction of the wood grain, let it sit, and then wipe it away with a damp towel.</p></div>

Q: What kind of wood should I use for a fireplace mantel?

• <div><p>You can use most types of wood for a fireplace mantel. You can use simple veneer plywood. If you prefer solid wood, pine is an affordable option that's easy to cut and finish. Walnut is harder, heavier, and highly durable with a rich dark brown color. Hickory offers a lighter color but is similarly durable. Cedar is ideal for a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/dated-fireplace-mantel-turns-rustic-modern.htm">rustic fireplace design.</a></p></div>

Q: What if the dirt doesn’t come off the furniture with the vinegar, water, and dish soap mixture?

• <div><p>Sometimes you will need a stronger cleaning solution to thoroughly clean furniture before painting. It&rsquo;s best to start with a mild solution to avoid damaging the surface, especially if it is an antique piece. If you need to use a stronger mixture, try a commercial cleaner or mineral spirits. Before applying any solution, do a test patch on an inconspicuous area so you don&rsquo;t risk damaging the finish.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2025
Bob completed every task I asked of him quickly, efficiently, happily...and if I asked something he felt was above his skills, he said so right away. He refinished some furniture with such a great result, friends thought ji had bought new and expensively. I highly recommend Handyman Bob and...
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Reviewed in January 2025
Marina Painting did a wonderful job on our home. Daniel was so helpful with colors and placements. They moved all our furniture out of the way and put it all back. They protected all our floors and fixtures. They were able to paint our 1684 Sq ft house in 2 and half days. They painted 7 rooms...
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Reviewed in December 2023
I asked Joe to refinish two exterior metal doors that were in bad shape. They were 20 years old and had dents and marks. Joe was able to get the dents out and finish the doors with a really nice eggshell finish. Made them look brand new. Super happy with the results
Custom Cabinet Coatings LLC
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Reviewed in January 2022
Jimmy provided same day service to remove a refrigerator. He also helped move a heavy piece of furniture downstairs. Highly recommend!
Summit Junk Removal . com
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Reviewed in June 2017
Dennis took the cushions and started the job. A couple days in he called my husband and pretty much was yelling at him saying that this was the worse he has seen in 15 years and it's a much harder job then he thought. (basically making us feel bad for using our furniture for 19 years...) The...
Leatherman Restorations
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Reviewed in September 2015
It went fine except they wanted to charge us a lot more to move a bed. There was no other furniture in the room so we told them just to clean around the bed. It seemed to be a lot of money for two bedrooms and a walk in closet with hardly any furniture in.
Craftsman Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2015
This move went exceptionally smooth, fast without carelessness. We were living between the new place and the old place so before the move date with Major Movers we had moved most of the smaller household items and our clothes. Major Movers took care of the larger and heavier furniture and...
MAJOR MOVERS
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Reviewed in July 2013
Owner picked up my table to refinish. When he returned it I was very pleased because the table looked just beautiful. However, very soon after we started using it spots started appearing, specifically small uniformly sized circular spots which I finally figured out were from a rubber footed...
J & G ANTIQUE FURNITURE
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Reviewed in June 2013
Stretched carpet in home to remove wrinkles. Worked with us to move and work around furniture. Were very flexible in working with us to complete the work in the time frame that we needed. One small area was not tucked in - had to do it ourselves.
PHOENIX FLOORING
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Reviewed in November 2005
THEY WERE PROFESSIONAL, COURTEOUS, TIMELY AND DID AN EXCELLENT JOB. THEY MOVED MY FURNITURE. I DEFINITELY PLAN ON USING THEM NEXT TIME I NEED MY CARPETS CLEANED.
Stanley Steemer - Denver
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