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Q: Is wood veneer actually wood?

• <div><p>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&mdash;varnish, lacquer, shellac, and more&mdash;based on your preferences.</p></div>

Q: Is furniture restoration worth it?

• <div><p>Not always&mdash;heavily worn or broken furniture often isn&rsquo;t worth repairing or refinishing (if it&rsquo;s even possible). While some damage can be repaired and some of the visual appeal restored, major flaws, such as structural issues, can&rsquo;t be fixed as easily. If you still want a cost-saving furniture refinishing project rather than purchasing all new, consider shopping for similar secondhand pieces at thrift stores, garage sales, and estate sales.</p></div>

Q: Do repairs include refinishing?

• <div><p>Yes, many services include refinishing as part of the repair process. Confirm with your contractor.</p></div>

Q: Is it OK to wrap furniture in plastic for storage?

• <div><p>Yes, in most cases it&rsquo;s a good idea to wrap furniture in plastic to protect it from dirt, dust, and damage during storage. However, natural and porous materials such as wood or leather should have breathable fabric covers to prevent moisture damage from condensation. Either way, it&rsquo;s always important to ensure proper ventilation to prevent moisture buildup, especially in humid climates. </p></div>

Q: Can you use wood filler to repair veneer?

• <div><p>Wood filler can be used to repair minor scratches, dents, and damages on wood veneer. Simply scrape the wood filler over the chipped or scratched area. Make sure to leave a little bit more than you need so you can sand it down for a smoother finish. Repaint or restrain the surface to ensure a consistent color.</p></div>

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Last update on November 10, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
Ernesto is the best. Detailed nice takes his time to do the best job for your home or buisness. He recently refinished my hardwood floors at home
Golden Oak Hardwood Floors LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
Very careless with our furniture. Several pieces were damaged and they either unacceptably repaired (sloppy glue job on a cracked dining chair), said they would repair but delivered item back unrepaired, or refused to repair by blaming us. We purchased the insurance, but it proved to be...
Adamantine Spine Moving LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
Had my tub refinished. He had to come back twice to fix errors. It's only been a year ago and the paint is cracking already. The finish is dull and the tub looks dirty all the time.
Zimmerman Resurfacing
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Reviewed in March 2023
Alex was extremely helpful! Gave great advice when picking out the door including making sure all measurements and quality of product was appropriate. The installation was a breeze, he even refinished the exterior door trim to match the interior aesthetic. I would highly recommend ASK and Alex...
A.S.K. Enterprise, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2014
Not a lot of details. Wanted my son's king size bed put in the guest room and furniture in guest room stored in basement. Team was quick, efficient and polite getting job done.
Two Men And A Truck
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Reviewed in May 2014
Miles carpet cleaning did a fine job--pretreated stains. moved furniture, put foil under furniture for drying. I was pleased with the results.
Miles Best Clean Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
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Reviewed in October 2012
Arrived on time. Quickly loaded and unloaded heavy furniture and drove safely 16 miles out into the country to deliver to my daughters. No small talk. I like that. They were polite, careful with furniture, and friendly.
HAWKEYE MOVERS LTD
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Reviewed in June 2012
They did an amazing job! The chair looks gorgeous and I am so glad I went to them. They redid a chair of a friend of mine and it looked so good I decided to have my chair redone. They repaired a little wear hole in an arm and you can't even tell where it was. The bottom was sagging. Not any...
Specialty Enterprises
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Reviewed in April 2011
arrived on time and we went over what to paint, patch, etc. They worked quickly & finished that day. We had removed all the pictures from the wall & moved the furniture to the middle of the room. They were able to move a large armoire with a tv inside that was too heavy for us to move.
Country Painting
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Reviewed in February 2011
Whatever he does, he does it extremely well and with extreme care. He does it as if he were doing it for himself. His strength is to build furniture.
Micheal Greenleaf Construction
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