Why is my wood blotchy after staining?

• <div><p>Wood can appear blotchy after staining due to uneven absorption, which happens when the wood has varying grain density. The denser the grain, the less the stain will be absorbed. This can cause the wood to appear uneven in color, with some areas darker than others. </p><p>To prevent this issue, apply a wood conditioner before staining. Wood conditioners help to equalize the absorption of the stain, resulting in a more even finish. There are many different types of wood conditioners available, so be sure to choose one that is appropriate for the type of wood you are staining.</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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Last update on November 09, 2025

Reviewed in February 2023
Ilya did a great job refinishing some antique furniture my husband inherited. They turned out beautiful again. His prices are very competitive. He will pick up and deliver for a fee. And he provides white glove delivery, he set up our furniture after delivery. We are so happy with his...
A Phoenix Art Woodworks
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Reviewed in July 2015
We were overall pleased with Crescent Movers for our move from our house in Chicago into our new 3rd floor condo in Glenview, IL The company did a very nice job setting up and scheduling our move The moving crew was on time, courteous, and efficient packing, loading & unloading our household...
Crescent Movers
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Reviewed in July 2015
I Adrian and Matthew were easily contacted at their listed phone number. Adrian had done work for us 2 years ago replacing the spindles and handrail on our stairs. I contacted them to refinish my entire first floor as well as the front and back stair treads. They submitted a timely proposal...
Splash Carpentry
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Reviewed in April 2015
Kevin and his crew performed miracles! I asked him to refinish the floors while I was away on business for a week - and when I came back, the house was transformed! A drab, scratched and gouged floor is now gleaming polished red oak. I'm very impressed. The carpenter also cut in the air...
Suburban Floor Crafters
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Reviewed in October 2014
Arno and his crew are just as the name says Professional. On time, great communications, courteous, clean. One room install two rooms refinished. Move all furniture out and in. Looks beautiful!!
CP Flooring
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Reviewed in April 2014
Service was fine. Mr. Tuner was paid directly by the refinishing company and had no problem with that billing arrangement. Will definitely use again when next tuning is due.
MrTuner
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Reviewed in October 2013
The hardest part was our decision to move all of the furniture ourselves. We saved by doing so, since furniture movement was not covered by the big deal. Zudor visited us promptly after we signed for the service. His crew arrived early/on time and stripped the old finish and in doing so...
Zudor Flooring
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Reviewed in April 2013
They were selling a supposed $8,000 furniture set for $3,400. They mis-represented the product, and grossly mis-represented the price of furniture. They refused to give us a refund. And we are currently suing them.
EUROPA HOME FURNISHINGS
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Reviewed in May 2009
Everything was great! The furniture was carefully moved and the prep work was excellent. They removed all electrical outlet covers instead of painting over them, and carefully replaced the furniture. It looked great. I felt I had a whole new house.
Gizmo Home|Craft
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Reviewed in August 2007
They are extremely service oriented. They go above and beyond in order to meet your needs. The wait was about 6 weeks because it was during their busy season, although it was worth the wait! Our furniture looks spectacular. The color of the buffet matches the original stain, and all the details...
FURNITURE MEDIC
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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

"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

Montalbano Inc

Montalbano Inc

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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

"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

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