Does antique furniture lose its value if you refinish it?

• <div><p>Yes, refinishing can decrease or even diminish the value of antique furniture, as most collectors look for original finishes to maintain the piece’s historical integrity. Learning <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-antique-wood.htm">how to clean antique wood</a> and carefully restore the finish without stripping it is the best way to maintain the piece’s original value. Either way, it’s best to take it to a professional furniture refinishing and restoration expert rather than attempting a DIY restoration.</p></div>

Does vinegar remove polyurethane from wood?

• <div><p>Yes, vinegar can remove polyurethane from wood, but it is a slow, inefficient, and inconsistent restoration method. Whatever your intention, it’s best to avoid using vinegar on wood with a polyurethane finish—though it can be an effective cleaner for other wood finishes.</p></div>

Do you have to seal wood stain?

• <div><p>Applying a topcoat sealer is not required, but it will keep the stain from fading over time. This is particularly important if the stain imparts a color or varnish. If you’re <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-stain-wood.htm">staining exterior wood</a>, you should apply a sealant or finish to prevent weather-related issues down the line. Also, stained wood that lacks a seal won’t look as clean and fresh. A clear topcoat will give it the professional result you want. </p></div>

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Q: How do I maintain custom furniture?

• <div><p>Follow care instructions based on the material, regularly clean, and avoid moisture or heat exposure.</p></div>

Q: Can you paint over already painted furniture?

• <div><p>Depending on the piece, there are times when you can paint over painted furniture. Start by applying a high-adhesion primer so that the new topcoat will stick. However, if the paint is peeling or chipping, it&rsquo;s best to sand it down, use a paint stripper, or try a deglosser to ensure your new paint will adhere.</p></div>

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Cam has done many wonderful projects for me. From fixing leaking pipes, building gardening boxes & putting furniture together. He is professional & hardworking and will get the job done right!
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Reviewed in August 2023
They performed several services excellently. Refinished a concrete patio to look like stone. Cleaned and sealed my front walkway. Lifted and reset a stone. Patched a concrete apron. Pressure washed several things. All work was A1. And they kept their word, coming when they said they would etc....
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Steven quickly provided an estimate for the work, worked us in as an emergency because the house was on the market to sell. Originally estimated 7 days to complete the work and finished within 4 days. Left the house as clean as they could, wrapped furniture and fixtures to prevent an excess of...
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Reviewed in February 2016
To say it went well is a total understatement....it went as perfectly as any large painting project could go. I was concerned about so much painting to be done while all my furniture was still in the house. He was very careful to cover everything including the carpeting. Alex is very detail...
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Jodi at Decor Coach was incredible. I will definitely use her again. She met me at my new house and helped me pick paint colors and gave me tips on furniture arrangement. She arrived right on time with lots of big color swatches. We talked about my likes and dislikes and then went room by...
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We are well satisfied with the results. Patrick provided a comprehensive review of our needs and directed the job from start to finish. His work crew was excellent, working up until around 7:30pm. Addressed small requests throughout the job, including the removal of our gas grill and other...
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This is actually my second time working with The Rug Shoppe. I purchased some ceramic tile from them a year earlier for a job a did myself. The reason I bring that up now, is because when I came back a year later, Liz the sales associate that I worked with a year earlier, immediately remembered...
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Frank arrived on time for the estimate, answered all of my questions. A detailed estimate was provided the next day via email, we had a few follow up questions that Frank promptly answered. The actual work started about 4 weeks after we decided to use FBT tile; this was due to the work...
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We have the experience (second-generation carpenter and 10 years experience in painting) and we are committed to providing quality workmanship (in woodwork and paint that is smooth and elegant) and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Abe's Woodwork & Paint strive to maintain our reputation as a high-quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Very please with the project. We had Abe build two custom dressers. We wanted them to match the ones we already had. Karla and Abe came , listened to us, and the end product was excellent. They were very courteous, professional and finished the work on time. We were kept informed of the project status. The workmanship is flawless. We wanted a small stool built as an aside. It was made perfectly, exactly how we wanted, and they did not even charge us for it!! We will surely use they again. We very highly recommend them."

Sandip P on April 2025

"Very please with the project. We had Abe build two custom dressers. We wanted them to match the ones we already had. Karla and Abe came , listened to us, and the end product was excellent. They were very courteous, professional and finished the work on time. We were kept informed of the project status. The workmanship is flawless. We wanted a small stool built as an aside. It was made perfectly, exactly how we wanted, and they did not even charge us for it!! We will surely use they again. We very highly recommend them."

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