Can I refinish my own furniture?

• <div><p>It is possible to refinish your own furniture, but it’s usually a good idea to leave the work to the professionals. Furniture refinishing often requires the use of paint stripper or solvents to remove existing finish, which can be dangerous to inhale. Additionally, it’s easy to make mistakes during the process that could permanently damage your piece, limiting its lifespan instead of extending it. Hiring a furniture refinishing professional is especially worthwhile for antique furniture, which often requires more delicate refinishing work.</p></div>

When should you not use wood filler?

• <div><p>Avoid using wood filler for structural repairs or areas with extensive damage. Wood filler is designed for cosmetic fixes like filling small holes, cracks, or surface imperfections, and it doesn't provide the strength needed for load-bearing repairs or large gaps. You also shouldn’t use wood filler in areas exposed to heavy moisture or extreme outdoor conditions unless it’s a product specifically rated for such environments. Wood replacement or a strong epoxy resin is a better solution for severe rot or structural damage. </p></div>

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Q: Can I refinish my own furniture?

• <div><p>It is possible to refinish your own furniture, but it&rsquo;s usually a good idea to leave the work to the professionals. Furniture refinishing often requires the use of paint stripper or solvents to remove existing finish, which can be dangerous to inhale. Additionally, it&rsquo;s easy to make mistakes during the process that could permanently damage your piece, limiting its lifespan instead of extending it. Hiring a furniture refinishing professional is especially worthwhile for antique furniture, which often requires more delicate refinishing work.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to refinish a table?

• <div><p>It takes the average person four to eight days to refinish a table. This sounds long, but the work time is only two to 10 hours. If you have prior experience, each step, including dipping, stripping, sanding, staining, painting, and sealing, can take just 30 minutes to complete. The wait time between each step results in a longer total time. </p></div>

Q: Can I refinish over top of refinishing oil?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s a good idea to go with the traditional method of sanding before applying a new finish to the surface.</p></div>

Q: What should you not use to clean antique wood?

• <div><p>Stay away from using window cleaners and other harsh cleaning solutions on antique wood&mdash;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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-your-baseboards.htm">cleaning your baseboards</a>, only use cleaning solutions that are safe for porous materials. </p></div>

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Last update on November 04, 2025

Reviewed in May 2024
We had carpets and furniture cleaned and everything looks like new again! Very courteous and reasonable pricing.
Rainbow International Of East Central Missouri
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Reviewed in June 2021
They did refinished my hard wood floors. The floors look beautiful! Great Job
Phoenix Renovations
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Reviewed in November 2016
The gentleman who presented us with our estimate was very professional, and prompt with his arrival for the appraisal and with the presentation of the fee. The movers, three gentleman, were great. They were efficient, courteous, careful in the handling of our furniture, and punctual in arrivals...
Cord North American
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Reviewed in August 2016
This was the worst experience we could have possibly had. The workers took my drill out of my closet and took it home. When it was returned it was covered in paint. Soda was taken from our refrigerator without anyone asking if it was ok to drink. Toilets were covered in urine and feces and were...
Bowman Painting & Drywall L.L.C.
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Reviewed in June 2014
I bought the deal to use for refinishing our hardwood floors. I called the company and they quickly got us on the schedule for someone to come out and give us a bid. Their employee, Josh, was on time and very polite. After he measured the rooms, he gave us a bid to have the work done. It was...
Just Around The Corner Inc
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Reviewed in May 2014
He never submitted a bid for refinishing 3,600 sq ft of wood flooring.
Jacobs Floors Inc
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Reviewed in January 2013
From the first time Eric came out to give us an estimate to the final drop off, our furniture and items were treated with nothing but care and professionalism. They took extremely good care of our furniture, clothing, china, collectibles, and antiques. They handled all of our items as if they...
JK Moving Services
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Reviewed in July 2012
We had already had 2 bids before Josh came out to do the estimate. He was very nice and professional. He explained their cleaning process and showed us some mold growing under an eave that the other companies either missed or did not bother to point out. He really looked the house over...
Precision Exterior Cleansing
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Reviewed in February 2007
My company contracted with this firm to move our office furniture from Labadie to Chesterfield. On Jan 31, the night prior to moving day, Feb 1, the St Louis area received about 1 inch of snow. The morning of moving day, a truck showed up with a crew of 3 twenty-somethings and they refused to...
Two Men And A Truck
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Reviewed in June 2006
He was very careful of our carpet. He put a cloth down so the carpet wouldn't get dirty. In addition, he moved the furniture and put it back in place. I thought he was timely and helpful.
Bain Oil Co
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