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Off the Rocker Woodworking

6095 Kelly Road
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Off the Rocker Woodworking

6095 Kelly Road
New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro
10 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Here at Off the Rocker Woodworking, we are locally owned and operated. We specialize in building, refinishing, and repairing wooden furniture.

Here at Off the Rocker Woodworking, we are locally owned and operated. We specialize in building, refinishing, and repairing wooden furniture.

Benno's Restoration

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Benno's Restoration

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50 years of experience

Benno's Restoration, established in 1975, is a locally owned and operated restoration and fine woodworking business conveniently located in downtown Kalamazoo and South Haven, MI. We are insured, with both liability and worker's compensation coverage and employ only skilled, reliable artisans who share our commitment to craftsmanship and professionalism. The team at Benno's works directly with general contractors, architects, interior designers, builders and private clients to provide preservation and architectural woodwork services for institutional, commercial and residential projects.

Benno's Restoration, established in 1975, is a locally owned and operated restoration and fine woodworking business conveniently located in downtown Kalamazoo and South Haven, MI. We are insured, with both liability and worker's compensation coverage and employ only skilled, reliable artisans who share our commitment to craftsmanship and professionalism. The team at Benno's works directly with general contractors, architects, interior designers, builders and private clients to provide preservation and architectural woodwork services for institutional, commercial and residential projects.

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Furniture Refinishing questions, answered by experts

Removing the original paint or stain before refinishing is a good idea, as it ensures the new finish bonds strongly to the wood. If you skip the stripping or sanding step, the new finish may peel or flake away from the railing easily. Using a wood stripper will completely remove the old stain or paint while sanding will help to prime the surface.

You can certainly seal butcher block countertops, but not permanently. Due to the nature of the materials, it will require resurfacing down the line. This is true no matter what you use to seal the countertop, including polyurethane and mineral oil. Polyurethane will last until the countertop is damaged in some way, and mineral oil should be reapplied every two to three months. To maximize the longevity of the polyurethane sealer, apply two coats.

For small, simple pieces that aren’t antiques, a professional furniture refinisher can usually refinish a piece in two to three hours, while larger pieces—like bed frames and full dining sets—could take several days. Your refinishing professional should be able to give you an estimated timeline for the work before getting started so that you can plan to be without your furniture during the process. Antique furniture might require additional time and take a week or more to refinish, as they require special care to avoid damage.

Yes, you can tackle small rooms yourself if you're handy and have a flat, clean subfloor to work with. But seams must be sealed properly, or the barrier will fail. Any gaps will let moisture sneak through and defeat the purpose of installing this more expensive type of carpet padding. For larger rooms or areas, professional installation is usually worth the extra cost.

Stay away from using window cleaners and other harsh cleaning solutions on antique wood—or any wood in your home for that matter. The pH of the cleaners can break down the finish and permanently damage and stain the wood below. Even when it comes to more durable areas, such as when cleaning your baseboards, only use cleaning solutions that are safe for porous materials. 

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