We had 6 wooden dining room chairs which were my grandmother's (so at least 60 years old, as she died at 90ish); wooden backs, seats worn through and what appeared to be kapok stuffing falling out here and there. Not particularly good quality chairs I don't think, but of sentimental value to me. We also had another, nonmatching wooden chair which I wanted reupholstered in a matching fabric. All had dings and scratches and occasional loose joints, and we had put sticky felt on the bottoms of the legs to avoid scratching our dining room floor. I telephoned to ask if he could do the job, phone was answered promptly and pleasantly by Mr. Hayden himself, appt made for us to bring chairs to him the following day (a Saturday in early June 2013). I did not have upholstery cloth picked out, he said fine to get it elsewhere (he could tell us how much needed after seeing chairs) or he had some we could look at. Address he wanted chairs brought to was different from that listed as Havenhouse Upholstery on Google (it appears on Google as Havenhouse all one word); appeared to be his home when we got there. He had a furniture-filled workshop in his back garage which is where we dropped off the chairs; he had about a dozen different rolls of upholstery cloth of different patterns/fabrics in the back of his minivan and we chose one we liked from that selection (I am perfectly happy with what we chose, but do not consider myself a picky shopper in matters of style -- durability and stain resistance more important as we have kids, and he recommended some of what he brought as more durable than other fabrics, we chose from those). Estimate was $575 for reseating/upholstery/stain guarding and $200 for repairs to chairs (he said refinishing was not recommended for chairs like these, and that was not our focus anyway), paid by check $250 deposit. He said it would take several weeks. Late June I called to check and let him know we would be unreachable for a week, he said he was almost done. As arranged he called me after we returned to arrange pickup, appt made for next day. He stated repairs had been more extensive than estimated and would be an extra $75 (I made no quibbles). Place to pick up was another different address. I had to call to confirm address twice (trouble entering into GPS) but each time Mr. Hayden answered right away himself and was immediately helpful. and quot;Haven House Upholsteryand quot; or similar not seen on signage of building at that address when I arrived so I phoned; he drove to where I was (took 1 minute) and led me back to a storage unit containing a workspace and lots of furniture including our chairs. He helped me load up and I paid remainder by check to him personally, receiving receipt with both Haven House Upholstery and his name at the top which lays out work done nicely but does not include tax line (I have to assume sales tax was included in the price). Quality of the work: seats look great, very comfortable to sit on with good firm/soft balance for both me (short and fat) and husband (tall and thin), fabric fits tightly and is beautifully folded over corners and evenly trimmed underneath, a lot better than the original seats even before they wore through. The fabric we chose had a herringbone pattern which would show minor faults in alignment easily and this was perfectly aligned on each chair. Wood had greatly diminished ding/scratch appearance, still present (as expected) but have to look a lot harder to find them. Joints very stable now, no leaked glue visible (if he used glue; I didn't ask how he made repairs). Unasked, he had replaced the sticky felt pads under each chairleg with the same color and thickness we had used. Overall, I am very pleased with the work quality. Timing and what would and could not be done was all accurately explained in words I could understand. Cost was a bit more than original estimate but I believe the chairs deserved this as he hadn't tested the joints a lot before making his estimate, and this is not a visible problem. I had expected more of a storefront experience given the name and quot;Havenhouse Upholsteryand quot; but reaching and dealing with Mr. Hayden was easy at all times. My only concern is the lack of evidence of having paid sales tax on the receipt, which I did not notice until I got home. I would use him again if needed; he seems to be a real craftsman who cares about quality and that is well worth putting up with a slightly less-than-slick business demeanor. 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Furniture Refinishing reviews from real Angi homeowners in Norfolk, NY
Last update on October 15, 2025
Peter J.
5.0
02/2023
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...
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...
With over 35 years of experience in the furniture refinishing industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from furniture refinishing to repairs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Lichtenwalter Furniture Refinishing a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"I found that I knew the person. She did a good job at a very reasonable price"
Frank L on February 2022
With over 35 years of experience in the furniture refinishing industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from furniture refinishing to repairs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Lichtenwalter Furniture Refinishing a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"I found that I knew the person. She did a good job at a very reasonable price"
Eclectic Conception is an Interior Design Consulting business that provides various design services tailored to the clients' project needs, personality, expectations, and vision, and creates a design completely customized and unique to each individual. Whether your looking to turn your unfinished basement into a warm livable family entertainment space, updates to your home like a kitchen makeover, a total remodeling of kitchen/bathroom, or a functional custom built wood piece. Eclectic Conception takes all the clients' needs, turning it into its own style variation. Distinctly custom, selecting, and using what are considered the best elements of all styles, our goal is to create a personalized subgenre derived from a wide range of historic styles. This "substyle" in each instance is often chosen for its fancied appropriateness to local tradition, local geography, the purpose to be served, or the cultural background of the client.
Eclectic Conception is an Interior Design Consulting business that provides various design services tailored to the clients' project needs, personality, expectations, and vision, and creates a design completely customized and unique to each individual. Whether your looking to turn your unfinished basement into a warm livable family entertainment space, updates to your home like a kitchen makeover, a total remodeling of kitchen/bathroom, or a functional custom built wood piece. Eclectic Conception takes all the clients' needs, turning it into its own style variation. Distinctly custom, selecting, and using what are considered the best elements of all styles, our goal is to create a personalized subgenre derived from a wide range of historic styles. This "substyle" in each instance is often chosen for its fancied appropriateness to local tradition, local geography, the purpose to be served, or the cultural background of the client.
Our company has been providing services to the business on furniture field including the products of furniture and interior design since 2001. Palmiye Koçak, founded as a family company, is increasing its brand value and activities using 14-year experience, modern arguments against changing business circumstances with the same name and same partnership today. Palmiye Koçak has one of the most comprehensive machine track in 5500 m2 closed area with architects (designers), professional staff of quality and leading. Our company manufactures more than 5000 different kinds of secure “elegant and durable” products for institutional residences, houses, offices, hospitals, schools, pastry shops, cafes, restaurants, hotels blending its developed infrastructure, 14-year-experience, professional crew and high quality products. Palmiye Koçak exports the goods, which are manufactured in their own facilities, to more than 50 countries all around Europe, Asia, Africa and Middle East. Countries from Asia: Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan. Turkmenistan, Japan, Countries from Africa: Nigeria, Kenya, Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, Somalia, Sudan, Morocco, Mali, Countries from Middle East: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Kuwait, Syria, UEA.
Our company has been providing services to the business on furniture field including the products of furniture and interior design since 2001. Palmiye Koçak, founded as a family company, is increasing its brand value and activities using 14-year experience, modern arguments against changing business circumstances with the same name and same partnership today. Palmiye Koçak has one of the most comprehensive machine track in 5500 m2 closed area with architects (designers), professional staff of quality and leading. Our company manufactures more than 5000 different kinds of secure “elegant and durable” products for institutional residences, houses, offices, hospitals, schools, pastry shops, cafes, restaurants, hotels blending its developed infrastructure, 14-year-experience, professional crew and high quality products. Palmiye Koçak exports the goods, which are manufactured in their own facilities, to more than 50 countries all around Europe, Asia, Africa and Middle East. Countries from Asia: Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan. Turkmenistan, Japan, Countries from Africa: Nigeria, Kenya, Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, Somalia, Sudan, Morocco, Mali, Countries from Middle East: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Kuwait, Syria, UEA.
We do Flooring for Commercial Real Estate for the North East US. We are known for high quality service, are team is made of some of the most experienced in the trade.We have all the services needed to make sure you get the floor you ask for, that is are job here at KD Flooring. We have the people, tools, patterns and protection needed to make sure you have a floor you and your customers will want to come back again and again just to walk on. Contact Us and get a Free Estimate on Your Business/Companies Floor Today!
We do Flooring for Commercial Real Estate for the North East US. We are known for high quality service, are team is made of some of the most experienced in the trade.We have all the services needed to make sure you get the floor you ask for, that is are job here at KD Flooring. We have the people, tools, patterns and protection needed to make sure you have a floor you and your customers will want to come back again and again just to walk on. Contact Us and get a Free Estimate on Your Business/Companies Floor Today!
Additional DBA - Painting Works. Alpine Home Improvement company is a place where home renovations can be done under one roof . From painting projects , kitchen and bath renovations , to carpentry , interior finishing work , up to additions and renovations .
Additional DBA - Painting Works. Alpine Home Improvement company is a place where home renovations can be done under one roof . From painting projects , kitchen and bath renovations , to carpentry , interior finishing work , up to additions and renovations .
We are a fourth generation family business that specializes in the sale and restoration of vintage pianos. We sell and restore pianos for clients all across the United States. We have worked with clients such as Stanford University, Roanoke Civic Center, and the City of Sacramento. We have also worked with celebrities such as Justin Rose & Stephen Colbert. Visit our website for videos, interactive diagrams, and photos of our restoration work, pianos, and informative information.
We are a fourth generation family business that specializes in the sale and restoration of vintage pianos. We sell and restore pianos for clients all across the United States. We have worked with clients such as Stanford University, Roanoke Civic Center, and the City of Sacramento. We have also worked with celebrities such as Justin Rose & Stephen Colbert. Visit our website for videos, interactive diagrams, and photos of our restoration work, pianos, and informative information.
Furniture Refinishing questions, answered by experts
A cloudy film on top of a wooden surface usually means either the incorrect cleaner was used or there is polish buildup. You’ll need to start over again and remove the surface cleaner with a damp rag and some water and dish soap. Be careful not to leave the wood surface wet as this could cause water damage.
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 staining exterior wood, 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.
You can modernize an old-looking closet by just painting it, but beyond that, consider electric elements like recessed or accent lighting. If this is a large and deep closet, you can consider adding an island to the middle or a nice ottoman on a rug. Luxury closets will have even more items, like felt-lined drawers for watches and jewelry, in-wall safes, electronic shoe storage, or a tablet catalog of their items.
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.
Minor water damage on wood tables can be reversed fairly easily. You can remove stains and light surface damage with a sandblock, then repaint and re-varnish the wood surface. For swollen and rotten wood, you can cut away the damaged parts and use a wood filler as long as the affected area isn’t too much.
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