How do I know if my wood furniture is worth refinishing?

• <div>Telling the difference between <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-wood-furniture.htm">high-quality wood furniture</a> and lower-quality pieces is challenging, but there are a few sign that indicate whether your furniture is worth repairing:<ul><li>Push your fingernail into an inconspicuous section of the wood. If it doesn’t leave a dent, it’s likely hardwood and is well worth a repair.</li><li>Unzip the bottom of couches to look for the structural components. If they’re made of wood rather than particle board, it’s likely worth refinishing.</li><li>Ask a local furniture repair technician. A reputable professional will let you know if you’re better off replacing rather than refinishing your specific item.</li></ul></div>

How much does it cost to refinish wood furniture?

• <div>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:<ul><li>Table: $150–$700</li><li>Dining chair: $100–$400</li><li>Rocking chair: $200–$500</li><li>Bar stool: $100–$250</li><li>China cabinet or armoire: $500–$3,500</li><li>Dining set: $1,000–$3,000</li><li>Coffee table: $150–$800</li><li>Dresser: $300–$2,000</li><li>Bed: $350–$2,000</li><li>Pool table: $300–$600</li><li><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-refinish-cabinets.htm">Kitchen cabinets</a>: $1,800–$5,000</li></ul></div>

When should you not use wood filler?

• <div>Avoid using wood filler for structural repairs or areas with extensive damage. Wood filler is designed for cosmetic fixes like filling small holes, cracks, or surface imperfections, and it doesn't provide the strength needed for load-bearing repairs or large gaps. You also shouldn’t use wood filler in areas exposed to heavy moisture or extreme outdoor conditions unless it’s a product specifically rated for such environments. Wood replacement or a strong epoxy resin is a better solution for severe rot or structural damage. </div>

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Q: Is there a wood filler that looks like wood?

• <div>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. </div>

Q: Can I DIY?

• <div>Yes, you can tackle small rooms yourself if you're handy and have a flat, clean subfloor to work with. But seams must be sealed properly, or the barrier will fail. Any gaps will let moisture sneak through and defeat the purpose of installing this more expensive type of carpet padding. For larger rooms or areas, professional installation is usually worth the extra cost.</div>

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Reviewed in October 2023
Professional n kind bi had back surgery n he moved n replaced furniture in front of the windows.
Brighter Windows
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Reviewed in January 2018
Significantly under estmated the amount of time needed for the move and ended nearly doubling the price. Day of the move, they called to increase number of movers to 5 and added a truck. 4 of the 5 movers were very professional and conscientious, however, one was not. Ended up with substantial...
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Reviewed in June 2017
The technician was very knowledgeable, conscientious, and thorough. I assisted with some furniture moves but he didn't expect it The tile floor now looks new. There is a definite difference.
Lakes Area Professional Carpet Care
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Reviewed in September 2016
Joseph did a great job on my carpets. I'm actually planning to remove some additional furniture and have my stairs cleaned as well.
Chem Dry of Wichita
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Reviewed in August 2016
Service was excellent, except for the fact I spent all day myself pulling carpet and padding out every room, and still got charged 4500.00 dollars. I think I did all the hard work, to include move the furniture to middle to make easier for them.
Stover's Restoration
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Reviewed in June 2016
They did a very good job of unpacking and placing the furniture Highly recommend them..
Get A Move On Movers
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Reviewed in November 2015
Tom and his crew were professional and did a great job. They patched the walls and applied paint as agreed. Clean-up was great, and they were careful with my furniture and house. I'd definitely use them again!
Tom & Ernest Painting
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Reviewed in June 2015
They worked very quickly and were very efficient while still being conscientious of my cream carpet on a slightly rainy day. I was very impressed with the way that they handled all my furniture and let me guide them to where I wanted it. They also put the items together that I wanted. There was...
Mighty Movers, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2013
Agent did a good job cleaning the floors. I was surprised at all of the spots he got out. He even pointed a few out that I didn't see as ones he could not get out because they were just too set in within high traffic areas. There was some confusion as to when they would show up, I thought they...
Stanley Steemer International Inc
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Reviewed in September 2012
. My home is a 1918 bungalow in El Dorado. We had refinished the dining room years ago-- a neighbor did the sanding and I did the staining and polyurathaning. Since we wanted oak floors in the kitchen remodel to remain, I got two bids on my kitchen/half-bath/dining room oak flooring ...
Great American Flooring
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