Is furniture restoration worth it?

• <div><p>Not always—heavily worn or broken furniture often isn’t worth repairing or refinishing (if it’s even possible). While some damage can be repaired and some of the visual appeal restored, major flaws, such as structural issues, can’t be fixed as easily. If you still want a cost-saving furniture refinishing project rather than purchasing all new, consider shopping for similar secondhand pieces at thrift stores, garage sales, and estate sales.</p></div>

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Q: How long does wood stain last?

• <div><p>Wood stains last anywhere from two to five years, depending on exposure to the elements, your local climate, the type of stain, and the surface it&rsquo;s on. For instance, vertical surfaces last longer than horizontal surfaces. Some types of woods, like dense hardwoods, will require a recoat yearly, as they are too dense for the stain to absorb. In any event, apply a recoat every 2 to 4 years. As for storage, a can of unopened stain can last up to 5 years, though results may vary.</p></div>

Q: Is furniture restoration worth it?

• <div><p>Not always&mdash;heavily worn or broken furniture often isn&rsquo;t worth repairing or refinishing (if it&rsquo;s even possible). While some damage can be repaired and some of the visual appeal restored, major flaws, such as structural issues, can&rsquo;t be fixed as easily. If you still want a cost-saving furniture refinishing project rather than purchasing all new, consider shopping for similar secondhand pieces at thrift stores, garage sales, and estate sales.</p></div>

Q: Can I refinish just the top of a table?

• <div><p>It's perfectly fine to just refinish the top of your table instead of all of it. In fact, that's what most people do. After all, why finish the bottom of the table that nobody ever sees? Of course, depending on how exposed the legs of your table are, you might at least consider refinishing them. </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: Do you need to remove the stain before refinishing?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Last update on December 03, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
Sterling and Todd, from Kingsley Moving Services, did an amazing job moving our furniture. They were professional, hard working, and took great care of our property. We would highly recommend Kingsley, Todd and Sterling.
Kingsley Moving Systems LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
Had new hardwood flooring installed in one part of the house and existing hardwood flooring refinished in another part. These guys did a great job with all of it. Friendly, prompt, and professional. We are very pleased with the outcome.
CD Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
Troy was extremely trustworthy and professional. His original quote was accurate and even adjusted at the end based on the efficiency of the job. His communication was clear and efficient. Each day that he came to work in our home, he prepped all the furniture and cleaned up at the end of every...
Sunshine Painting Co
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Reviewed in September 2022
Eddie at One Coat Technologies did a superb job refinishing the garage floor with epoxy and sealant. He was great to work with and accommodated all my requests. The floor looks beautiful and should last a long time. I have already recommended him to a friend for a similar job. His workmanship is...
One Coat Technologies
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Reviewed in December 2018
Rob was friendly and professional. He was very gracious in accommodating our scheduling requests. We are very happy with the results and looking forward to hiring Floor Crafters soon to refinish some additional floors.
Floor Crafters - Hardwood Floors
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Reviewed in January 2016
These guys are great! They know exactly what they are doing and they do a fantastic job. We did not know that a fiberglass tub and surround could be refinished but they can. We bought our house in 2012 and this bathtub has been an issue for us. Was it yellow, had some one tried to paint it,...
Kellogg's Porcelain Resurfacing
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Reviewed in December 2015
Outstanding! Arrived as scheduled and worked continuously until job was done. Pre-treated a number of areas due to pet stains. Final results were excellent - carpeting and furniture cleaned like new.
Kelly Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in November 2015
Alan came in early and set to work right away. We had moved a lot of the furniture to get full cleaning of the carpets. The furniture we did not move were well taken care of. He placed thick foil under the furniture legs to protect furniture and carpets. Alan was very efficient and fast.
Checkered Flag Carpet Care LLC
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Reviewed in April 2015
These guys are great. They came in, took a look at the pieces of furniture I wanted removed and hauled them away. Fast, easy and the price was right. They did a great job and I would call them in a heartbeat if I needed this type of work again...
J & M Hauling
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Reviewed in September 2013
We first had Margie's out to recover porch furniture. We were very happy with the way it looked that we had them come back and repair the sofa and live seat. They had to take both back to their shop and it took several weeks , which they told us about before hand. Both the sofa and love seat...
MARGIE'S UPHOLSTERY
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