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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: How long does it take to refinish furniture?

• <div><p>For small, simple pieces that aren&rsquo;t antiques, a professional furniture refinisher can usually refinish a piece in <b>two to three hours</b>, while larger pieces&mdash;like bed frames and full dining sets&mdash;could take <b>several days</b>. Your refinishing professional should be able to give you an estimated timeline for the work before getting started so that you can plan to be without your furniture during the process. Antique furniture might require additional time and take a week or more to refinish, as they require special care to avoid damage.</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>

Q: Will vinegar remove glue from wood?

• <div><p>Yes, vinegar can break down the adhesive bond, effectively dissolving the glue from wood. It will be much easier to wipe away. Vinegar&rsquo;s acidity, which helps to make it an effective all-purpose cleaner, can also aid in removing adhesive with less chance of damaging the wood and finish than more aggressive solvents. </p></div>

Q: Can you paint furniture without sanding it?

• <div><p>Chalk paint can be applied without sanding first. Keep in mind that while there are a lot of chalk paint color options available, there aren&rsquo;t as many choices as latex or oil-based paint.</p><p>You can also learn how to paint furniture without sanding using a liquid deglosser, sometimes referred to as liquid sandpaper. This can remove any old paint, gloss, or varnish, without the need to manually sand. Apply the deglosser using a cloth, then wait for the chemical to penetrate through the surface. Once it soaks through, you should be able to wipe away the residue with a towel. </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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