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Ferrari Furniture Doctor

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Ferrari Furniture Doctor

3.50(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Terrific value
91 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

Whether you furniture needs a bandage or reconstructive surgery - Dr. Phil is on call! We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Furniture Repair and Upholstering services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"The provider claimed he was doing the procedure correctly by sanding, just one spot and putting stain over the area. He refused to completely sand, the whole table, and just claimed by putting a second coat of stain, it would look fine. He did not have any tools or sandpaper with him and asked us for some sandpaper . I inquired about sanding the whole table and he kept insisting that it was fine that he only sanded the spots that had crazy glue drop on it. I said he needed to sand the whole table and he just sat there and argued with me. He argued with me so much. I told him to go and leave the project. We called him after a few days and we requested our money back that he did not complete the job. He said he could do it the way I wanted it done by sanding the whole table. We gave him another chance to correct his work. He came out and worked on the table for two hours. He sanded 1/2 of the table and spots on the other half of the table, he did not sand the two inserts that also belong to the table. Then he proceeded to stain all pieces whether they were sanded or they were not sanded. He put stain over the old stain and said that that was fine, he had used a little steel wool to rough it up. and then he stained the half of the apron because he couldn’t see the top of the whole apron. He sloppily corrected a nick in the table and said it was fine. Everything he touched on the table made the table worse, I told him to stop working on it and leave and I wanted my money back. He refuses to give my money back. He does not know what he’s doing. He lied about his ability. He’s an old man that is not all with it in the brain. He thinks he wants to come back and try to fix it some more. I am not letting him touch my table. On further inspection he has sanded out the routed edge of the table. He has put the stain on and never wiped it off and he just did everything wrong and he thinks he’s doing it correctly. He should not be doing any work for any one."

Sharlene S on September 2025

Whether you furniture needs a bandage or reconstructive surgery - Dr. Phil is on call! We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Furniture Repair and Upholstering services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"The provider claimed he was doing the procedure correctly by sanding, just one spot and putting stain over the area. He refused to completely sand, the whole table, and just claimed by putting a second coat of stain, it would look fine. He did not have any tools or sandpaper with him and asked us for some sandpaper . I inquired about sanding the whole table and he kept insisting that it was fine that he only sanded the spots that had crazy glue drop on it. I said he needed to sand the whole table and he just sat there and argued with me. He argued with me so much. I told him to go and leave the project. We called him after a few days and we requested our money back that he did not complete the job. He said he could do it the way I wanted it done by sanding the whole table. We gave him another chance to correct his work. He came out and worked on the table for two hours. He sanded 1/2 of the table and spots on the other half of the table, he did not sand the two inserts that also belong to the table. Then he proceeded to stain all pieces whether they were sanded or they were not sanded. He put stain over the old stain and said that that was fine, he had used a little steel wool to rough it up. and then he stained the half of the apron because he couldn’t see the top of the whole apron. He sloppily corrected a nick in the table and said it was fine. Everything he touched on the table made the table worse, I told him to stop working on it and leave and I wanted my money back. He refuses to give my money back. He does not know what he’s doing. He lied about his ability. He’s an old man that is not all with it in the brain. He thinks he wants to come back and try to fix it some more. I am not letting him touch my table. On further inspection he has sanded out the routed edge of the table. He has put the stain on and never wiped it off and he just did everything wrong and he thinks he’s doing it correctly. He should not be doing any work for any one."

Sharlene S on September 2025


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Citrano Upholstery & Furniture

4.80(
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Citrano Upholstery & Furniture

4.80(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
146 local quotes requested

At Citrano Upholstery, we have over 30 years of experience in the upholstery industry. Our team has the knowledge and expertise to handle any upholstery project, from simple upholstery repairs to full-scale custom designs of upholstered furniture. We offer a wide range of services to meet all of your upholstery needs, including custom furniture design, reupholstery, and antique restoration. We use only the highest quality materials and take the time to ensure every detail is perfect. At Citrano Upholstery, we follow a meticulous process to ensure the highest quality results. From the initial consultation to the final product, we work closely with our clients to ensure their vision is brought to life.

"They did a great job!"

Litzi H on October 2025

At Citrano Upholstery, we have over 30 years of experience in the upholstery industry. Our team has the knowledge and expertise to handle any upholstery project, from simple upholstery repairs to full-scale custom designs of upholstered furniture. We offer a wide range of services to meet all of your upholstery needs, including custom furniture design, reupholstery, and antique restoration. We use only the highest quality materials and take the time to ensure every detail is perfect. At Citrano Upholstery, we follow a meticulous process to ensure the highest quality results. From the initial consultation to the final product, we work closely with our clients to ensure their vision is brought to life.

"They did a great job!"

Litzi H on October 2025


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Montalbano Inc

4.77(
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Montalbano Inc

4.77(
173
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
556 local quotes requested

Please note the phone number given is a masked number and not allowed to accept texts or direct calls. To do so please call 708-409-5100 or 708-774-1946 or email [email protected]. Since 1923, we manufacture, refinishing, restoration, reupholstering, custom furniture & sales, bent glass, beveled mirrors & leather tops, & caning. Come and see our restored antiques, antique reproductions, and genuine Capodimonte lamps and giftware from Italy. Solve your heirloom and antique problems with complete restoration. We do not fix, repair or reupholster motion furniture or recliners as well as upholstery, spring, and leather repairs. Bring back the original character of your old masterpieces. Period furniture is our specialty, but not our limitation. Removers and strippers can damage the luster and character of the wood. At Montalbano these are never used. Instead we use a specially formulated thinner to completely dissolve the old finish as if it never existed. The item is then taken apart as necessary, re-glued, repaired, completely hand sanded and prepared for its new twelve step finish which is second to none. We are specialists in water, fire and insurance work. We offer free factory estimates and home estimates are available. Pickup and delivery is available. Our other services offered include; leather replacement and bent glass doors, caning as well as expert reupholstering with our 10,000 piece fabric gallery. Manufacture, refinishing, restoration, reupholstering, custom furniture & sales, bent glass, beveled mirrors & leather tops, & caning. We also reglue, repair, and reupholster kitchen and dining room chairs, including animal damage- ie chew marks in the wood. We have changed location so kindly call and make an appointment to look at your needs. We are not always onsite. No mechanical, electrical, motion, rips, and tear repairs.

"Professional and well done. Handled furniture with care. Good selection of materials for reupholstering. Picked up and delivered the eight dining room chairs promptly, professionally and courteously."

JOAN D on October 2025

Please note the phone number given is a masked number and not allowed to accept texts or direct calls. To do so please call 708-409-5100 or 708-774-1946 or email [email protected]. Since 1923, we manufacture, refinishing, restoration, reupholstering, custom furniture & sales, bent glass, beveled mirrors & leather tops, & caning. Come and see our restored antiques, antique reproductions, and genuine Capodimonte lamps and giftware from Italy. Solve your heirloom and antique problems with complete restoration. We do not fix, repair or reupholster motion furniture or recliners as well as upholstery, spring, and leather repairs. Bring back the original character of your old masterpieces. Period furniture is our specialty, but not our limitation. Removers and strippers can damage the luster and character of the wood. At Montalbano these are never used. Instead we use a specially formulated thinner to completely dissolve the old finish as if it never existed. The item is then taken apart as necessary, re-glued, repaired, completely hand sanded and prepared for its new twelve step finish which is second to none. We are specialists in water, fire and insurance work. We offer free factory estimates and home estimates are available. Pickup and delivery is available. Our other services offered include; leather replacement and bent glass doors, caning as well as expert reupholstering with our 10,000 piece fabric gallery. Manufacture, refinishing, restoration, reupholstering, custom furniture & sales, bent glass, beveled mirrors & leather tops, & caning. We also reglue, repair, and reupholster kitchen and dining room chairs, including animal damage- ie chew marks in the wood. We have changed location so kindly call and make an appointment to look at your needs. We are not always onsite. No mechanical, electrical, motion, rips, and tear repairs.

"Professional and well done. Handled furniture with care. Good selection of materials for reupholstering. Picked up and delivered the eight dining room chairs promptly, professionally and courteously."

JOAN D on October 2025


Miguel Diaz

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Miguel Diaz

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1 years of experience

I have over ten-year experience in home remodeling, furniture assembly, appliance repair, and much more. I am owner operated with a strong and honest work ethic.

I have over ten-year experience in home remodeling, furniture assembly, appliance repair, and much more. I am owner operated with a strong and honest work ethic.


DCC LTD

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DCC LTD

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Handyman services in the Belvidere area. I am a self-learned handyman who has some experience in electrical, plumbing, woodworking, or can do general labor. I am beginning my owner-operated business here to see where it can go.

Handyman services in the Belvidere area. I am a self-learned handyman who has some experience in electrical, plumbing, woodworking, or can do general labor. I am beginning my owner-operated business here to see where it can go.


A&G

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A&G

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Free onsite estimate

A&G It is a personal company with more than 5 years of experience in remodeling, painting, plumbing and electricity, providing our customers The best service we stand out for the punctuality responsibility and a lot of attention to detail that makes us different we want to project ourselves as a great company do not hesitate to contact us do not worry how great your need is we will be to serve you

A&G It is a personal company with more than 5 years of experience in remodeling, painting, plumbing and electricity, providing our customers The best service we stand out for the punctuality responsibility and a lot of attention to detail that makes us different we want to project ourselves as a great company do not hesitate to contact us do not worry how great your need is we will be to serve you


Fast painting

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Fast painting

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Experienced and reliable painter adept in completing commercial and residential painting projects in a timely and efficient manner. Detail-oriented and highly knowledgeable about various interior and exterior painting techniques and applications. Applying coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings, homes, and other structures. Smoothening surfaces, using sandpaper, brushes, or steel wool, and remove old paint from surfaces, using paint remover, scraper, with brush, or blowtorch to prepare surfaces for painting.
Filling nall holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other filler, using a caulking gun and putty knife. Removing fixtures, such as pictures and electric switch covers from walls prior to painting. Cleans up worksite debris.

Experienced and reliable painter adept in completing commercial and residential painting projects in a timely and efficient manner. Detail-oriented and highly knowledgeable about various interior and exterior painting techniques and applications. Applying coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings, homes, and other structures. Smoothening surfaces, using sandpaper, brushes, or steel wool, and remove old paint from surfaces, using paint remover, scraper, with brush, or blowtorch to prepare surfaces for painting.
Filling nall holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other filler, using a caulking gun and putty knife. Removing fixtures, such as pictures and electric switch covers from walls prior to painting. Cleans up worksite debris.


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Leo's P Custom Furniture inc.

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Leo's P Custom Furniture inc.

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25 years of experience

We are a well respected custom furniture manufacturing company, located in Chicago, Illinois. Our organization is well known for our high quality standards. With the state-of-the-art technology and high skilled artisans; Our goal is to bring your ideas to life with quality fine furniture designs. Our residential custom furniture combines thoughtful design, superior craftsmanship, and personalized touches to create bespoke pieces that enhance the comfort, functionality, and beauty of any home developments. Our custom decoration services combine precision engineering with artistic flair, transforming spaces with striking accents that marry form and function seamlessly.

We are a well respected custom furniture manufacturing company, located in Chicago, Illinois. Our organization is well known for our high quality standards. With the state-of-the-art technology and high skilled artisans; Our goal is to bring your ideas to life with quality fine furniture designs. Our residential custom furniture combines thoughtful design, superior craftsmanship, and personalized touches to create bespoke pieces that enhance the comfort, functionality, and beauty of any home developments. Our custom decoration services combine precision engineering with artistic flair, transforming spaces with striking accents that marry form and function seamlessly.


Hedgehog Furnishings LLC

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Hedgehog Furnishings LLC

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Professional Furniture repair of mostly any kind and also Professional automotive detailing services with over 20 years experience. From frame repair, seam repair, upholstery or mattress cleaning, reclining motor replacement, etc

Professional Furniture repair of mostly any kind and also Professional automotive detailing services with over 20 years experience. From frame repair, seam repair, upholstery or mattress cleaning, reclining motor replacement, etc


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Lost Dog Acres

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Lost Dog Acres

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Lost Dog Acres specializes in welding, mobile welding, fabrication, custom cars and ornamental steel work. We build and do repairs on fences, gates, railings, and just about anything else you may need. We will be happy to give you a free quote for whatever size project you have.

Lost Dog Acres specializes in welding, mobile welding, fabrication, custom cars and ornamental steel work. We build and do repairs on fences, gates, railings, and just about anything else you may need. We will be happy to give you a free quote for whatever size project you have.

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Furniture Refinishing questions, answered by experts

Minor water damage on wood tables can be reversed fairly easily. You can remove stains and light surface damage with a sandblock, then repaint and re-varnish the wood surface. For swollen and rotten wood, you can cut away the damaged parts and use a wood filler as long as the affected area isn’t too much.

The cost to refinish wood furniture ranges widely, depending on the size and type of furniture. Here’s what you can expect to pay to refinish the following wood furniture items:

  • Table: $150–$700

  • Dining chair: $100–$400

  • Rocking chair: $200–$500

  • Bar stool: $100–$250

  • China cabinet or armoire: $500–$3,500

  • Dining set: $1,000–$3,000

  • Coffee table: $150–$800

  • Dresser: $300–$2,000

  • Bed: $350–$2,000

  • Pool table: $300–$600

  • Kitchen cabinets: $1,800–$5,000

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. 

For small, simple pieces that aren’t antiques, a professional furniture refinisher can usually refinish a piece in two to three hours, while larger pieces—like bed frames and full dining sets—could take several days. 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.

No. Once you apply refinishing oil, it will continue to seep into the wood, making it difficult or impossible to refinish over top of it. Since the product contains an oil that’s meant to penetrate existing finishes, almost anything you put on top of it will bring the previous layer of stain with it. If you plan to refinish your cabinets more than once, it’s a good idea to go with the traditional method of sanding before applying a new finish to the surface.

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