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>

Can you condition leather with natural ingredients?

• <div><p>Yes. A good mixture to condition your leather is made from one tablespoon of natural baby soap, a splash of vinegar, and 2 cups of warm water. Mix these ingredients in a bowl and use a microfiber cloth to rub it into the leather in small circles. </p><p>You can apply the same technique with a mixture of one part vinegar and two parts linseed oil. Once you’ve applied this to leather with a cloth, let it sit for 10 minutes before buffing with a small cloth.</p></div>

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Q: What types of furniture repairs do professionals handle?

• <div><p>Pros cover many fixes, from upholstery renewals to joint reinforcement.</p></div>

Q: What if the dirt doesn’t come off the furniture with the vinegar, water, and dish soap mixture?

• <div><p>Sometimes you will need a stronger cleaning solution to thoroughly clean furniture before painting. It&rsquo;s best to start with a mild solution to avoid damaging the surface, especially if it is an antique piece. If you need to use a stronger mixture, try a commercial cleaner or mineral spirits. Before applying any solution, do a test patch on an inconspicuous area so you don&rsquo;t risk damaging the finish.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2025
Eric and his team did a great job helping with clean out of a house that our family was selling. They helped with landscaping and yard waste removal, removal of carpeting throughout the house, clean out of the garage and basement as well as removal of large furniture remaining in the house...
Anderson Property Resources, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2025
Hired 2 people to move furniture to another room - up a marrow staircase. They efficiently carried a king mattress, dresser and nightstands upstairs with great care. They were very pleasant. Their price was quite reasonable. Would use them again
Upkeep Property Services
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Reviewed in June 2023
We refurbished 5 1960’s teak dining room chairs (loose and broken joints), and a teak armchair (one of the arms was gnawed by our dog). Steve did a great job at a good price. Great to be able to keep my parents furniture in the family. They’re going to my daughter next.
Custom Woodwork & Design
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Reviewed in September 2022
The entire move went very smoothly, had no issues with communication. They wrapped up all my furniture so there was no damage. Overall very professional and trustworthy movers
Agility Van Lines
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Reviewed in November 2016
St.Angelo's did a great job making my home look new. Raised panels in the dining room, wallpaper removal, fresh paint throughout, gutted the bathrooms to the studs and completely remodeled a beautiful new bathroom, refinished existing kitchen cabinets and installed beautiful granite countertops,...
St Angelo Property Management
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Reviewed in March 2014
Joe Thompson is so good, so fast and so clean. He did a beautiful job. He'll be painting another room for us soon, too. We moved the furniture but he had to do everything else, including fixing spots in the wall and woodwork. It's an old house, so he had to fix a few things. He did it quickly...
Joe Thompson
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Reviewed in August 2013
Met me punctually at designated location. Professionally moved a heavy furniture set, using padding, etc. Moved set into my home and set it up, moved other furniture into basement. Not a scratch! I did have to call to confirm the move, rather than the company calling me.
Cunha Trucking & Moving Co
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Reviewed in July 2013
I left all my furniture there for a year and when I came back everything still worked great. It is so clean and neat and well kept. The owner is very polite and nice
SoCal Self Storage - Camarillo
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Reviewed in November 2012
They are great. They are very flexible. I had a sick child, and they went out of their way to make sure not to disturb him. When they put my hardwood floors in they moved all the furniture and moved it back. It was like they were never there because they cleaned up so well after themselves.
PACHECO GENERAL CARPENTRY
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Reviewed in May 2012
I brought the tea cart to their workshop in Brookline (I live in Rhode Island) and Afonso gave me his estimate for time and cost. Both were exactly as he had said. After about 3 to 4 weeks, I rec'd a call that it was ready for pick up. The entire piece looks like new...only with an older...
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