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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
87 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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Montalbano Inc

4.77(
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Montalbano Inc

4.77(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
548 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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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.


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.


Royal Fix Inc

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Royal Fix Inc

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Welcome here We are Royal Fix Inc We do electrical, handyman & mechanical project ELECTRICAL UPGRADE & INSTALLATION LIGHTING & FIXTURES INSPECTION & TROUBLESHOOTING EMERGENCY POWER LOSS PLUMBING WORK AND HVAC AS WELL MECHANICAL INCLUDED CAR WORK AND MORE LICENSED INSURED BONDED [email protected]

Welcome here We are Royal Fix Inc We do electrical, handyman & mechanical project ELECTRICAL UPGRADE & INSTALLATION LIGHTING & FIXTURES INSPECTION & TROUBLESHOOTING EMERGENCY POWER LOSS PLUMBING WORK AND HVAC AS WELL MECHANICAL INCLUDED CAR WORK AND MORE LICENSED INSURED BONDED [email protected]


P&PConstruction

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P&PConstruction

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Owner Operated working as a handyman doing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and yard services beyond customer satisfaction for 5 years!

Owner Operated working as a handyman doing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and yard services beyond customer satisfaction for 5 years!

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Furniture Refinishing questions, answered by experts

Yes, professionals can change the stain color during refinishing by stripping old finishes and applying new stain. They offer expert color matching and application methods, resulting in a refreshed look that aligns with the homeowner's design preferences.

Craftsmanship begins with detailed design followed by skilled artisans shaping high-quality materials into the desired furniture, ensuring durability and uniqueness.

Regularly check and tighten screws, avoid excessive weight, and clean surfaces with appropriate materials to prevent damage.

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. 

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.

If your wood furniture is sticky after already cleaning it, it’s likely from using too many polishes or waxes. You’ll need to remove some of the excess wax with a cloth and warm water mixed with dish soap. You can then reapply the wax or polish afterwards, but try to use a much smaller amount and wipe away any excess.

The South Elgin, IL homeowners’ guide to furniture refinishing services

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