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>

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: Where did the black stains on my wood furniture come from?

• <div><p>Black stains appear on wood furniture when the surface comes in contact with water and metal for an extended time. It creates a chemical reaction that stains your wood black. Products that contain oxalic acid can remove these stains. Its bleach-like qualities can reverse the stains after a few rounds of application.</p></div>

Q: How do you know if you can refinish a table?

• <div><p>A good way to determine that a table is not worth refinishing is if it's painted. Often they are painted to cover up flaws with the wood you won't be able to fix. You want a good, solid wood table that just needs a facelift rather than a rickety wood table with a lot of problems. </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 can you do with a broken couch?

• <div><p>If your couch is damaged, you are not out of options. You might try fixing it on your own, bring in a furniture repair specialist, or opt to get rid of it responsibly. Depending on its condition, you could donate, sell, recycle, or drop it off at a local scrap facility. </p></div>

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Last update on November 24, 2025

Reviewed in June 2024
Joseph Barnes and his team were very efficient and professional. They showed up on time and worked quickly. They took all my furniture apart and put it back together right where i wanted it in my new home. They even helped me pack up the last few items i was struggling with. I would highly...
All My Sons Moving & Storage
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Reviewed in February 2021
We couldnâ t be happier with the refinishing of our cherry dining table and repair of several chairs. The set looks almost new!!
Furniture Techs
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Reviewed in January 2018
I have a lot of things to get rid off, so I had him to remove all my unwanted furniture & some appliances, He was amazing & he works fast, very courteous & very professional
Central Mass Clean Out
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Reviewed in September 2016
Finished in only 2 of 3 days Alan allowed for. We took competing bids and Alan wasn't the lowest, but the others wee companies that primarily sell flooring. My wife met with Alan and was impressed by his ate ion to detail. When the transitions wouldn't work, Alan over night crafted the ones...
Restoration Flooring
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Reviewed in January 2015
Co-owners both came to review the job. They heard my concerns and said they would get back to me with their proposal...I could use them for the entire project or just parts of it. I liked that a lot as my budget was tight and their were things that I could do to keep the budget in check. They...
Twenty Design
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Reviewed in December 2013
American Dry Basement (ADB) was contracted to seal our entire dirt cellar with their spray concrete product. Our hopes were that it would reduce the moisture under our house, keep out the winter wind and burrowing rodents, and finally provide us a place we could store seasonal furniture, etc....
American Dry Basement Systems
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Reviewed in August 2013
Red oak floors looked like they were never refinished in their 25 years of use. Water and pet stains were a challenge to sand, but the team worked their magic to improve the appearance 100%.
COURNOYER FLOOR SANDING CO
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Reviewed in July 2011
Beautiful refinishing job. Got color just right, not too glossy so grain of wods shows itself off nicely. I appreciate Andrews' attention to detail, such as not only polishing aged brass feet on pedestal base but also adding teflon sliders to raise them up slightly so metal won't scratch floor.
Andrew's Refinishing LLC
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Reviewed in October 2010
I contacted a few moving companies, and this was the only one that offered to do the job with two men (the others said they'd need three). The men arrived promptly as scheduled and soon after seeing my furniture and boxes they told me that we should have used three men. The job took 7.5 hours...
Cunha Trucking & Moving Co
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Reviewed in May 2003
I DIDN'T ORDER ANY OF THE EXTRA STUFF (STAINGUARD, ETC), AND YOU KNOW WHAT? THEY DIDN'T TRY TO PRESSURE ME INTO BUYING IT. MY CARPETS LOOK AMAZING - THEY PROTECTED THE FURNITURE..EVEN MOVED FURNITURE FOR ME AND THEN MOVED IT BACK. A+ FOR SERVICE AND QUALITY.
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