How do I know if my wood furniture is worth refinishing?

• <div><p>Telling the difference between <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-wood-furniture.htm">high-quality wood furniture</a> and lower-quality pieces is challenging, but there are a few sign that indicate whether your furniture is worth repairing:</p><ul><li><p>Push your fingernail into an inconspicuous section of the wood. If it doesn’t leave a dent, it’s likely hardwood and is well worth a repair.</p></li><li><p>Unzip the bottom of couches to look for the structural components. If they’re made of wood rather than particle board, it’s likely worth refinishing.</p></li><li><p>Ask a local furniture repair technician. A reputable professional will let you know if you’re better off replacing rather than refinishing your specific item.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: How much does professional refinishing cost?

• <div><p>If you have decided that hiring a professional to refinish your floors will be faster and more satisfactory, you can expect to pay between $1,000 and $2,500. To get a better idea of what your hardwood refinishing project will cost with a professional, multiply the project&rsquo;s square footage by the average price of $4 per square foot.</p></div>

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: Why is my wood furniture sticky after cleaning?

• <div><p>If your wood furniture is sticky after already cleaning it, it&rsquo;s likely from using too many polishes or waxes. You&rsquo;ll need to remove some of the excess wax with a cloth and warm water mixed with dish soap. You can then reapply the wax or polish afterwards, but try to use a much smaller amount and wipe away any excess.</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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Reviewed in December 2016
Found Cliff on Angies List and because of the great reviews, I used him and the reviews were accurate. He and his crew of Jason and Isiah were great to work with. The willingly moved our furniture and put it back. They communicated well and were always here when they said they would be. I would...
Wagner Carpets
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Reviewed in October 2016
Two gentlemen came on time and went right to work. They took their time and did an exceptional job. The furniture has been in a smoker's house with dogs and it now smells pleasant and looks clean. I am grateful to Pinnacle Eco Clean for helping to save us a lot of money buying new furniture....
Pinnacle Eco Clean Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2014
The staff listened carefully, asked perceptive questions and quickly comprehended my needs. They were extremely thorough and proactive about keeping me informed as they built the unit. They completed the work ahead of schedule and my deadline. The install was perfect. They sets a good...
Ted Cohens Office Furniture / Ted's Econ Fur.
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Reviewed in September 2014
see above. While it cost us more than expected...we had asked them to do more than we had originally planned. I will use them again to bring our furniture from storage to our new home when it is finished. Just a really nice moving crew to work with.
Rochester Moving & Storage
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Reviewed in January 2014
they did a good job refinishing the floor and replacing a few floor boards. They were responsive and courteous, professional. They did miss a spot with the molding they installed. If i look in some of the harder to get at corners of the floor i do see swirl marks, i honestly dont know if this is...
Rochester Hardwood Floor Inc
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Reviewed in July 2008
It went very well - both men were very professional and kept working right along for about 2 hours or so. I've noticed a BIG difference in air quality, and the need to dust my furniture so often. I have a 1200 sq ft home that just turned 18 years old this past June. Over that time, however, I've...
INDOOR AIR PROFESSIONALS INC
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Reviewed in August 2007
They were very good in taking care of the furniture, nothing was damaged! They took exactly the time that they said they would. The price was a little bit high but it was definitely worth it.
Bauer & Son Moving Inc
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Reviewed in January 2007
Great! Karen Ames helped me choose the products; she was very knowledgeable, pleasant and efficient. The carpet-laying team was finished in less than a day. They recommended contractors who moved our furniture, installed the tile, and the vinyl were easy to work with and did great work.
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