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Benno's Restoration

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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

Yes, it can be worth it to refinish furniture, especially if it’s a piece with sentimental value or an antique piece that’s irreplaceable. If you have an older piece of furniture but want to upgrade its look or feel, refinishing is a great way to refresh it to enjoy for many years. When determining whether it’s worth the cost to refinish a furniture item, calculate the price of buying a new, similar piece and compare that to quotes from local furniture refinishing services.

The cost to refinish wood furniture ranges widely, depending on the size and type of furniture. Here’s what you can expect to pay to refinish the following wood furniture items:

  • Table: $150–$700

  • Dining chair: $100–$400

  • Rocking chair: $200–$500

  • Bar stool: $100–$250

  • China cabinet or armoire: $500–$3,500

  • Dining set: $1,000–$3,000

  • Coffee table: $150–$800

  • Dresser: $300–$2,000

  • Bed: $350–$2,000

  • Pool table: $300–$600

  • Kitchen cabinets: $1,800–$5,000

It is possible to refinish a table without stripping and sanding it by repairing small dents. You’ll use a gel stain, and then put on a wipe-on finish. The downside is this won't result in as smooth and as deep of a finish as if you had stripped the table. Also, any blemishes on your table will remain.

Wood can appear blotchy after staining due to uneven absorption, which happens when the wood has varying grain density. The denser the grain, the less the stain will be absorbed. This can cause the wood to appear uneven in color, with some areas darker than others. 

To prevent this issue, apply a wood conditioner before staining. Wood conditioners help to equalize the absorption of the stain, resulting in a more even finish. There are many different types of wood conditioners available, so be sure to choose one that is appropriate for the type of wood you are staining.

No. Once you apply refinishing oil, it will continue to seep into the wood, making it difficult or impossible to refinish over top of it. Since the product contains an oil that’s meant to penetrate existing finishes, almost anything you put on top of it will bring the previous layer of stain with it. If you plan to refinish your cabinets more than once, it’s a good idea to go with the traditional method of sanding before applying a new finish to the surface.

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