Why is my wood blotchy after staining?

• <div><p>Wood can appear blotchy after staining due to uneven absorption, which happens when the wood has varying grain density. The denser the grain, the less the stain will be absorbed. This can cause the wood to appear uneven in color, with some areas darker than others. </p><p>To prevent this issue, apply a wood conditioner before staining. Wood conditioners help to equalize the absorption of the stain, resulting in a more even finish. There are many different types of wood conditioners available, so be sure to choose one that is appropriate for the type of wood you are staining.</p></div>

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Q: Is it okay for patio furniture to get wet?

• <div><p>This depends on the furniture. It&rsquo;s certainly fine for wood, metal, or composite materials to get wet. The same cannot be said for affiliated cushions and coverings. Many of these adjacent items claim to be water-resistant, but poorly-made accessories take longer to dry, leaving plenty of time for mold to grow. Keep an eye on how your furniture stands up to rain before going in with a pressure washer. </p></div>

Q: Is it better to repair or replace old furniture?

• <div><p>When deciding whether to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/consider-reupholstery-instead-new-furniture.htm">reupholster, repair, or replace old furniture</a>, consider its age, level of wear and tear, and overall value. It&rsquo;s usually better to repair old furniture because older pieces tend to be made out of hardwood, like oak and maple, whereas newer furniture is more often made out of plywood, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), and other less durable materials. When determining whether it&rsquo;s worth the price to repair a furniture item, calculate the price of buying a new, similar piece and compare that to quotes from local furniture repair services.</p></div>

Q: How long can furniture sit in water before being ruined?

• <div><p>Wood furniture is usually vulnerable to water damage. However, larger furniture tends to have a high chance of being salvaged as long as it hasn&rsquo;t been standing in water for more than 24 hours. You can restore bedpoles, table and couch legs, and other wood parts that haven&rsquo;t been fully saturated. Meanwhile, smaller objects like decors or furniture with fabric wrapping may require full replacement.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to restore or refinish furniture?

• <div><p>Restoring furniture generally takes less time because the fixes involved are mostly surface-level cosmetic repairs. In most cases, a project like this will be completed in one to two days at most. By contrast, refinishing can take anywhere from several days to a couple of weeks because it requires sanding and treating damaged wood, adding a new stain, finish, or layer of paint, and drying time. </p></div>

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Last update on November 03, 2025

Reviewed in February 2023
Ken and his crew were hired to refinish and add trim to our 100-year-old floor. Ken was helpful in explaining our options as we were contemplating replacing, but he assured us we would like the finished product and the trim would look original and he met our expectations and some. He was on...
AJ Floor Service
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Reviewed in November 2022
Reasons I’ll never book with Dumbo again and you shouldn’t either: My dad watched them literally throw a bunch of my stuff onto the truck (before they realized that he was with me). The day before my move, they said it should be delivered by 3 pm to my storage unit upstate. The day of the...
Dumbo Moving & Storage Inc
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Reviewed in December 2019
When I called and spoke with Tim he was professional, friendly and educated about what needed to be done and immediately made me feel like his goal was to provide excellent customer service. He was able to get his team to my home the following day which was amazing since we called so last...
Clean Your Carpets Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2015
Contacted me immediately and old furniture was removed in hours
Expert Clutter Removal Service
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Reviewed in November 2013
The movers arrived before our scheduled time. They worked quickly to load our boxes and furniture. Then they moved our belongings to our new home. Things went pretty smoothly, since we had previously labeled the boxes as to where they were to be placed. Most of the furniture items were placed in...
ASTRO OF NEW ENGLAND LLC
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Reviewed in July 2013
I rated the cost as N/A because we did not shop around; I chose this vendor because he was highly rated on Angie's List, but do not know how his bid and final costs compare to others. We had 6 wooden dining room chairs which were my grandmother's (so at least 60 years old, as she died at...
Havenhouse Upholstery
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Reviewed in September 2009
Here's why we are so pleased with George: 1. He came up on a Saturday, 24 hours after I called him the first time. We got to look at his well-documented portfolio, which included a floor for Derek Jeter. 2. He worked with the supplier to arrange selection and delivery of the wood. 3. He...
G Q Flooring
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