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>

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: Do you have to apply polyurethane to butcher block countertops?

• <div><p>No, you don't have to apply polyurethane to butcher block countertops. Polyurethane sealant is a long-lasting finish for a butcher block counter, but its application also requires thoroughly sanding the surface multiple times. Other materials, such as mineral oil, require less work but must be applied more frequently.</p></div>

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: How long does wood filler take to dry?

• <div><p>It can take as little as 30 to 60 minutes for wood filler to dry, but some products take up to four hours. Always read labels to ensure you're following the manufacturer&rsquo;s instructions. Water-based wood fillers typically take longer to dry than oil-based or epoxy-wood fillers, especially when applied to large areas or deep cracks. Wood putty won&rsquo;t dry completely, remaining slightly pliable.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2025
Excellent service, one time and ready to do the jobs needed (move furniture and check all electrical outlets and properly lable them to the breakers in the box and replace furniture where it was)
MrsNeverDie
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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...
Pyramid Projects
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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 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 September 2021
It went great they move some of my furniture and got rid of a bunch of my junk and I have just laying around in the yard overall it was a great experience I would 100% recommend them
Apholt Services
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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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