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>

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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: Do you need to remove the stain before refinishing?

• <div><p>Removing the original paint or stain before refinishing is a good idea, as it ensures the new finish bonds strongly to the wood. If you skip the stripping or sanding step, the new finish may peel or flake away from the railing easily. Using a wood stripper will completely remove the old stain or paint while sanding will help to prime the surface.</p></div>

Q: What should I do if I spill wood refinishing oil?

• <div><p>If you spill wood refinishing oil, wipe up the liquid quickly without spreading the stain and then use soap and water or a stain remover to get rid of the spot. Since the product is oil based, using a detergent like dish soap or a thinner like <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/paint-thinner-vs-mineral-spirits.htm">mineral spirits</a> will help take out the stain. You may need to repeat this process multiple times to remove the stain.</p></div>

Q: What kind of paper is used to wrap furniture?

• <div><p>Paper moving pads, also called furniture wrapping paper or paper moving blankets, are sheets of recycled paper used to protect various items during moving. Similar to traditional moving blankets, paper pads are also reusable, making them a sustainable and cost-effective option for protecting your belongings during the moving process. Although they&rsquo;re recycled, they still provide excellent protection against dust, dirt, and scratches.</p></div>

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Last update on November 10, 2025

Reviewed in August 2024
These movers must subcontract. My mom furniture was ruined in the move. Boxes missing and received someone else pillows. Lost bolts to mirror. Broke jewelry armoire draw. Chipped a marble table. 5 days late in delivery. Will post pictures. The guys moving her were visibly smoking weed. ...
Woman's Touch Moving, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2017
I would definitely use Levitsky Furniture Repair again. I would highly recommend them. The job was done when promised with excellent material and workmanship.
Maitland Auto Upholstery
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Reviewed in September 2016
Our guests were very pleased with the cleanliness and order of the cottage. No stones unturned. Passed white glove test with flying colors. The porch furniture was organized in a better way than it was left.
Top to Bottom Cleaning
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Reviewed in August 2016
The tub looks gorgeous! The refinisher was kind, careful, and cleaned up thoroughly afterword.
Supreme Bath Refinishing
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Reviewed in April 2014
They did a wonderful job! They also refinished my walk in closet door as well. They did such great work... my wood faux finish looks very real. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Gold Coast Furniture Refinishing
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Reviewed in April 2013
They were prompt, efficient and courteous. They do not move furniture, in contrast to the NYC cleaning firm. I really have no complaints. I would call them again.
ORIENTAL RUG CLEANING CO
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Reviewed in November 2012
Joe and his crew put cloth down before they even walked into my house, then promptly covered all my furniture with plastic. They painted all my interior ceiling, walls, and trim. I was gone for most of the day they were working, but Joe kept me up to date. It took them about 6 days with all the...
Papa Joe's Painting
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Reviewed in July 2012
Zolar is by far the best moving company I have ever hired. Scheduling was easy, they arrived on time, the crew was very professional (no nicks to expensive furniture or to walls/floors), All members of the four person crew seemed to be experienced movers, rather than temporary summer help....
Zolar Moving Co
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Reviewed in June 2012
Contractor was very responsive and got us right on his schedule. They spent about 4 days for the whole project. However, when we were able to walk into the rooms after drying time we noticed some foreign matter inbedded in the finish in a few places. When bringing this to the attention of Mr....
FDR Ungleich Hardwood Floors
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Reviewed in March 2012
He is excellent. He is a kind of a handyman, does carpentry like remodeling kitchens. He actually put my whole house together and it has been fantastic work. He does decks, hardwood floors; I mean he does everything. He actually built the whole second floor of my house and refinished the...
Russ Ayers
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