Does antique furniture lose its value if you refinish it?

• <div><p>Yes, refinishing can decrease or even diminish the value of antique furniture, as most collectors look for original finishes to maintain the piece’s historical integrity. Learning <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-antique-wood.htm">how to clean antique wood</a> and carefully restore the finish without stripping it is the best way to maintain the piece’s original value. Either way, it’s best to take it to a professional furniture refinishing and restoration expert rather than attempting a DIY restoration.</p></div>

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Q: Can you reverse water damage to a wood table?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;t too much.</p></div>

Q: How do you modernize an old-looking closet?

• <div><p>You can modernize an old-looking closet by just painting it, but beyond that, consider electric elements like recessed or accent lighting. If this is a large and deep closet, you can consider adding an island to the middle or a nice ottoman on a rug. Luxury closets will have even more items, like felt-lined drawers for watches and jewelry, in-wall safes, electronic shoe storage, or a tablet catalog of their items. </p></div>

Q: What maintenance do experts recommend post-refinishing?

• <div><p>Use rugs in high-traffic areas, immediately clean up spills, and do regular dust mopping.</p></div>

Q: What removes dried paint from wood?

• <div><p>If you recently splashed paint on the wrong area of a wooden object, remove it with a solvent or caustic paint stripper. Some paint that has yet to dry may be removable by hand with coarse sandpaper or a plastic scraper. Another trick for removing dried-on paint is rubbing a dab of nail polish remover on the paint to remove it, but avoid touching the bare wood surface.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2024
I took off one star because they get their days mixed up and did not show up on appointment day. We talked and they came the next day. They did an excellent job cleaning 4 dining chairs, two club chairs and one overstuffed chair and ottoman. The furniture looked like new. I have zero...
Authentic Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in May 2023
The guys did a great job and handled my furniture with much care! I would highly recommend them for your moving needs. -Jb
American Knights Moving
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Reviewed in February 2015
This company is the best in the business. They took great care in making sure all of my furniture was properly covered as well as my hard wood floors. James is very personable and knows what he is talking about. He is not out to over charge for some crappy job. he uses the best supplies for the...
Custom Painting By James
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Reviewed in March 2014
When my house was restored, Service Master returned my items, but they also brought me a van load of items that did not belong to me. When I unpacked my belongings and inventoried my furnishings, I realized that many things were missing. They returned 3 items, and then said they could not find...
SERVICE MASTER ALEXANDRIA
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Reviewed in March 2014
Abba movers did an outstanding job. Nick was professional and courteous, and he and the other two employees worked hard and efficiently throughout the day. They were very careful with all of our furniture (much more careful than our previous movers). And, paid attention when we asked them to...
Abba Movers
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Reviewed in October 2013
Our house was in need of an update, but we wanted to ensure we maintained the character of our historic home. Amedee Frederick of Fifth Generation Masonry and Construction worked with us on every complex detail of the design of the projecst, keeping the integrity of the structure and bringing...
Fifth Generation Masonry And Construction
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Reviewed in May 2012
He has kitchen appliances, but I don't think he has furniture. It cost a lot, but the price was what I had expected, and it seemed normal to me. It's his standard fee. I don't know of anyone who will come out to my house and take a look at something for free. I don't think he charged me anything...
BRANDON'S FURNITURE & APPLS
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