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Gillison Construction

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Gillison Construction

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22 years of experience

Elite Builders is a leading contracting company in the Central IL area that helps homeowners turn their custom renovation or new construction dreams into reality. We bring unparalleled experience and unique perspective to your building project, and for more many years have left our mark of quality craftsmanship on homes throughout the Champaign/ Urbana and Central IL area.

"This guy ripped me off for about 80 grand in 2014. I paid him, he got materials from suppliers on credit and never paid them. Left me on the hook."

Gary S on July 2024

Elite Builders is a leading contracting company in the Central IL area that helps homeowners turn their custom renovation or new construction dreams into reality. We bring unparalleled experience and unique perspective to your building project, and for more many years have left our mark of quality craftsmanship on homes throughout the Champaign/ Urbana and Central IL area.

"This guy ripped me off for about 80 grand in 2014. I paid him, he got materials from suppliers on credit and never paid them. Left me on the hook."

Gary S on July 2024



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Lindeblad Piano Restoration

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Lindeblad Piano Restoration

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We are a fourth generation family business that specializes in the sale and restoration of vintage pianos. We sell and restore pianos for clients all across the United States. We have worked with clients such as Stanford University, Roanoke Civic Center, and the City of Sacramento. We have also worked with celebrities such as Justin Rose & Stephen Colbert. Visit our website for videos, interactive diagrams, and photos of our restoration work, pianos, and informative information.

We are a fourth generation family business that specializes in the sale and restoration of vintage pianos. We sell and restore pianos for clients all across the United States. We have worked with clients such as Stanford University, Roanoke Civic Center, and the City of Sacramento. We have also worked with celebrities such as Justin Rose & Stephen Colbert. Visit our website for videos, interactive diagrams, and photos of our restoration work, pianos, and informative information.

Furniture Refinishing questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

If you spill wood refinishing oil, wipe up the liquid quickly without spreading the stain and then use soap and water or a stain remover to get rid of the spot. Since the product is oil based, using a detergent like dish soap or a thinner like mineral spirits will help take out the stain. You may need to repeat this process multiple times to remove the stain.

Restoring furniture generally takes less time because the fixes involved are mostly surface-level cosmetic repairs. In most cases, a project like this will be completed in one to two days at most. By contrast, refinishing can take anywhere from several days to a couple of weeks because it requires sanding and treating damaged wood, adding a new stain, finish, or layer of paint, and drying time.

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