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

• <div><p>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:</p><ul><li><p>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.</p></li><li><p>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.</p></li><li><p>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.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

How much does furniture refinishing cost?

• <div><p>The cost to refinish furniture varies significantly depending on the type of furniture, its material, and its age, but the average cost is about <b>$600 per piece</b>. For larger pieces or antique pieces that require greater care, you could pay up to around <b>$1,000 per piece </b>for refinishing. Small pieces of furniture like bar stools or dining chairs usually cost between <b>$100 and $400</b> each. Your refinishing professional might charge by the hour rather than by piece, in which case you would expect to spend <b>$40 to $100</b> per hour of work required.</p></div>

Does vinegar remove wood stain?

• <div><p>Vinegar won’t strip the wood stain from your wood, but it can help remove a different type of stain. If you’re dealing with food stains or trying to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-remove-water-stains-wood.htm">remove water rings on your wood</a>, you can use a little olive oil and vinegar (mixed equally) to remove those stains without stripping your actual wood stain. Just rub the solution in the direction of the wood grain, let it sit, and then wipe it away with a damp towel.</p></div>

Do you have to seal wood stain?

• <div><p>Applying a topcoat sealer is not required, but it will keep the stain from fading over time. This is particularly important if the stain imparts a color or varnish. If you’re <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-stain-wood.htm">staining exterior wood</a>, you should apply a sealant or finish to prevent weather-related issues down the line. Also, stained wood that lacks a seal won’t look as clean and fresh. A clear topcoat will give it the professional result you want. </p></div>

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Q: What should I do if I spill wood refinishing oil?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/paint-thinner-vs-mineral-spirits.htm">mineral spirits</a> will help take out the stain. You may need to repeat this process multiple times to remove the stain.</p></div>

Q: Does vinegar remove wood stain?

• <div><p>Vinegar won&rsquo;t strip the wood stain from your wood, but it can help remove a different type of stain. If you&rsquo;re dealing with food stains or trying to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-remove-water-stains-wood.htm">remove water rings on your wood</a>, you can use a little olive oil and vinegar (mixed equally) to remove those stains without stripping your actual wood stain. Just rub the solution in the direction of the wood grain, let it sit, and then wipe it away with a damp towel.</p></div>

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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 May 2013
The carpet was gross from a prior tenant and looks brand new. We were a little surprised they didnt move a few pieces of furniture in the tiled room. It isnt fully clean behind a couch and chair.
King's Carpet Cleaning Inc
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