Why is my wood furniture sticky?

• <div><p>Wood furniture gets sticky when dirt and grime accumulate on the surface. Sometimes, wax coatings and oils are the culprit, but other times, it’s a sign that the finish is failing, and no amount of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-wood-furniture.htm">cleaning your wood furniture</a> will help. Varnish and lacquer can both get sticky as they age, and in this case, you’ll need to refinish the wood to stop the issue.</p></div>

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Q: Is wood veneer actually wood?

• <div><p>Yes, wood veneer is wood. Instead of using large pieces of lumber, wood is sliced into thin sheets that are glued or laminated to larger pieces of wood. Wood veneer is both cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and versatile. It can be stained or have different finishes&mdash;varnish, lacquer, shellac, and more&mdash;based on your preferences.</p></div>

Q: Can you paint over already painted furniture?

• <div><p>Depending on the piece, there are times when you can paint over painted furniture. Start by applying a high-adhesion primer so that the new topcoat will stick. However, if the paint is peeling or chipping, it&rsquo;s best to sand it down, use a paint stripper, or try a deglosser to ensure your new paint will adhere.</p></div>

Q: What kind of paper is used to wrap furniture?

• <div><p>Paper moving pads, also called furniture wrapping paper or paper moving blankets, are sheets of recycled paper used to protect various items during moving. Similar to traditional moving blankets, paper pads are also reusable, making them a sustainable and cost-effective option for protecting your belongings during the moving process. Although they&rsquo;re recycled, they still provide excellent protection against dust, dirt, and scratches.</p></div>

Q: Do repairs include sealing and refinishing?

• <div><p>Yes, most professional repairs include resealing to prevent future damage and wear.</p></div>

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Last update on November 10, 2025

Reviewed in November 2024
My service went great! I ordered a fireplace from Wayfair and knew I couldn't assemble it. Jesse from Pyramid Projects came and assembled it without any issues. He was meticulous, courteous, really just the nicest person. He is so knowledgable and really took care to make sure I was completely...
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Reviewed in August 2023
Absolutely disastrous!! Stored my 92 year old mother's lifetime accumulation of fine furniture, including some antiques. Two years later, after paying storage fees every month, assuming those belongings would be "safe and secure", as Mullen professes, we found EVERYTHING destroyed by water...
Mullen Moving & Storage Co., Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2022
R3 Hardwood did a fantastic job on my floors for my new house. R3 Hardwood refinished about 1300 square feet of my hardwood floors for a very reasonable price and did such a phenomenal job. I had recently purchased a renovated home from the 1930s and my house would not look as great without the...
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Reviewed in May 2022
Pierson Remodeling refinished very old hardwood floors in my home that had been covered with carpet for many years. They did a great job sanding and refinishing 5 rooms. They also installed new wood flooring in my kitchen and new flooring in the bathroom. They repainted all of the woodwork...
Pierson's Remodeling
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Reviewed in July 2015
They showed up promptly and went right to work moving our furniture quickly and, most importantly, carefully. My wife and I think they did a great job. We would definitely use them again.
Sunshine Movers Inc
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Reviewed in March 2014
Keith was a pleasure to work with. He returned all calls promptly, showed up as scheduled, and did a beautiful job refinishing the tub. The amount of money it cost for the refinishing was significantly less than purchasing a new stand-alone tub and we get to keep and use an original fixture of...
ULTIMATE REGLAZE INC
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Reviewed in February 2014
We bought this as a $99 one room. Consumers should be aware that this means one coat, walls only, which is a great deal. If you need more done (we did) it costs more. For instance, we needed to have the walls basically prepped and cleaned and the ceiling repainted. Wwe had the woodwork done...
Do It All Construction
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Reviewed in January 2014
I found the work to be very well done and the workmen friendly and clean. I will definitely use them for our next floor refinishing project.
Don's Floor Sanding & Refinishing
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Reviewed in October 2013
We had a great moving experience with Camel. They are very professional and treat the furniture and your home very carefully. We would highly recommend them.
Camel Moving & Storage
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Reviewed in April 2011
The carpets came back looking and smelling great. What a job... they had to take them up from under beds, move furniture, etc. They also put them all back, which is a huge and un-enviable job.
Golden Rule Carpet Care
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