Why is my wood furniture sticky?

• <div><p>Wood furniture gets sticky when dirt and grime accumulate on the surface. Sometimes, wax coatings and oils are the culprit, but other times, it’s a sign that the finish is failing, and no amount of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-wood-furniture.htm">cleaning your wood furniture</a> will help. Varnish and lacquer can both get sticky as they age, and in this case, you’ll need to refinish the wood to stop the issue.</p></div>

How do you prevent leather furniture from peeling?

• <div><p>Ongoing maintenance of your leather furniture is the only way to prevent it from peeling and cracking. Real leather will peel and crack as it dries out. Leather conditioners are a great way to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tips-protect-your-leather-furniture-years-come.htm">protect your leather furniture</a> from drying out, and you’ll need to apply it about twice each year. It’s also a good idea to keep abrasive materials away from your leather to prevent cracking and peeling, including belt buckles, shoes, and multi-surface cleaners, especially those that contain alcohol.</p></div>

How much does it cost to refinish a dresser?

• <div><p>The cost to refinish a dresser ranges from <b>$300 to $2,000</b> on average, depending on the dresser’s size, material, and detail. If you need to repair the dresser before refinishing it, you can expect that service to cost extra. While it’s possible to restore and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/diy-tips-refinish-antique-furniture.htm">refinish antique furniture yourself</a>, we recommend hiring a professional furniture refinisher to maintain the integrity of vintage and heirloom pieces. That way, you have the peace of mind of knowing that your dresser will receive professional-grade restoration.</p></div>

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Q: How do you refinish a table top without stripping it?

• <div><p>It is possible to refinish a table without stripping and sanding it by repairing small dents. You&rsquo;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. </p></div>

Q: Where did the black stains on my wood furniture come from?

• <div><p>Black stains appear on wood furniture when the surface comes in contact with water and metal for an extended time. It creates a chemical reaction that stains your wood black. Products that contain oxalic acid can remove these stains. Its bleach-like qualities can reverse the stains after a few rounds of application.</p></div>

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Last update on December 01, 2025

Reviewed in November 2020
Honest. Direct. Reasonable. It's rare you find a skilled contractor like Bob. In the middle of a rush on contractors in southern VT Bob was able to find a way to complete a refinishing and polishing job over 3 days that transformed a neglected oak hardwood floor to a shiny, water sealed finish....
Bob's Hardwood Floors
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Reviewed in December 2019
We recently purchased a 60-year-old home, and the floors showed the years of wear. We reached out to Weles to have them refinish the floors. Wow! What a difference - the floors look almost new. Moreover Sasha, Alex and the entire team at Weles were professional and skilled - they offered...
Weles, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2019
They were able to accommodate the move on rather short notice. Also, I noticed they would carry a box or piece of furniture into the new place and run back to the truck for more. They were aware that they were on the clock and mindful of the fact that I was paying for time. Very respectful and...
Trend Moving and Storage
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Reviewed in February 2017
On time and on budget. Very friendly. I had lots of boxes and furniture in my basement and the guys moved it to do the floor. I didn't have to lift a finger!
Cornerstone Land Management, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2014
First we received a call from Max Beer the owner of Maxtech Audio, he said he was on the Florida West coast and that he had an installer in Ft Lauderdale named Troy and he would be in touch to arrange a date and time for the work which was done. To begin with Troy showed up 4 hours late . He...
MAXTECH AUDIO
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Reviewed in March 2014
They were absolutely incredible. Within the first 30 minutes, one of the three men assigned to the job had to leave for a family emergency. In spite of only then having two men to do the work of three men, the two remaining men (Shawn and John) finished the job within the estimated time...
Greene Moving & Storage
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Reviewed in February 2014
The quality of cleaning was good although a few times things were not done that I requested. After the first cleaning I discovered some bad scratching of the bamboo flooring in my bedroom. A piece of furniture had been moved that scratched the floor. I had warned the women who came to clean...
All Ways Clean
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Reviewed in June 2012
The team was very punctual and worked very hard. There was an oversight on the part of the job foreman - he had overlooked the requirement to pack dishes and failed to bring dish-pak boxes. Once he recognized the error, he called the office and made arrangements. It was several hours before...
BoxCart Moving & Storage
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Reviewed in May 2012
We were very happy with the job from start to finish. I'd only gotten one other estimate for this job because it was a small one & saw the reviews here. The estimate was clear, they arrived for the work whenever they said they would, did a neat, efficient job. It was easy working with Dave's,...
Dave's Hardwood Floors LLC
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Reviewed in October 2010
The movers did an excellent job, were very careful with my furniture, of which some pieces were fragile, arrived on time, loaded and unloaded quickly, and throughout the planning phase did a good job of communication. Excellent move!
The Original Lupica Moving & Storage, Inc
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