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 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>

Is it better to reupholster or replace furniture?

• <div><p>In most cases, it is more affordable to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/consider-reupholstery-instead-new-furniture.htm">reupholster furniture than it is to replace it</a>, but it depends on the quality and age of the furniture you’re considering getting reupholstered. Antique pieces are always worth reupholstering, as it’s the only way to preserve the piece and extend its life. Newer pieces of furniture are more often made using lower-quality materials like medium-density fiberboard or plywood that don’t have the same lifespan as things like hardwood. For newer pieces, your furniture reupholstery specialist should be able to help you determine the best course of action.</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 can I do with old laminate countertops?

• <div><p>You can revamp your laminate countertops effortlessly with the magic of paint, the DIYer's ally. Many tutorials and DIY kits are available to help you achieve the look of natural stone, including marble. So why not unleash your creativity and transform your countertops into stunning pieces that will leave everyone in awe of your artistic prowess?</p></div>

Q: Is there a wood filler that looks like wood?

• <div><p>Yes, there are several wood filler products on the market that look like wood. Your best bet is to take a cabinet door to your local hardware store to match the appropriate wood filler to your door. Some brands make filler that is masked to look like wood and can also be sanded, cut, stained, and painted. </p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2024
I had my bathtub and tile surround refinished, and it looks amazing! The quality of the work and customer service was outstanding. Highly recommend using this company.
Miracle Method of Des Moines
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Reviewed in February 2023
I would highly recommend CabinetRX to anyone thinking of having their cabinets refinished! They did an amazing job! They look better than new! We could not be more happy with the finished results! CarlÃ¢Â Â s crew took the utmost care, and professionalism while in the house not to damage or...
Cabinet RX, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2017
It was good. I didn't price it around because the one's that I tried from Angie's List were not answering their phones. It was a fair price. It was around the price that I anticipated. One person came out. They did an excellent job. They put down tarps on the floor, and put the furniture on...
Superior Carpet & Upholstery care
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Reviewed in August 2016
Gloria is wonderful to work with! She came in and totally redid our living room area. Rearranged furniture, added coordinating decor which was pulled from other rooms in the house and some she brought with her. Hung pictures that I wanted to integrate into the room, painted some frames on the...
Windy Ridge Interiors
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Reviewed in June 2014
I am very happy with the service. We had to stop along the way and pick up more furniture at a store and it wasn't an issue for them. I would use them again if I move.
Iowa Moving 1, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2014
My husband and I just moved into the area and into a new house. Our house has big rooms and I could not picture how I was going to decorate them. We needed to fill a lot of rooms and I had no clue where to start. Our first visit Robin came over and looked at the furniture I had and helped me...
SORTED AFFAIRS HOME STAGING
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Reviewed in October 2013
The movers were extremely prompt with the move. Were very careful with the loading and unloading of furniture. The movers were polite and very caring and made any adjustments to where things were placed. Would highly recommend their services to anyone.
HAWKEYE MOVERS LTD
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Reviewed in September 2013
Frank and David are the best. They were both very professional, prompt and courteous. Frank had someone out to repair the tile, and in the end came out and finished the job himself! Great work, too. David refinished the tile, sealed the grout and it looked like it did 20 years ago. I would...
Lone Star Floors
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Reviewed in November 2009
The quality of the work was excellent,and they were great to work with. They completed the work as scheduled. Although there was a terrible snowstorm and many businesses closed,they were here both days scheduled. They refinished the floors in half my house, and I wil certainly have them refinish...
Bearfoot Hardwood Floors
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