Can I refinish my own furniture?

• <div><p>It is possible to refinish your own furniture, but it’s usually a good idea to leave the work to the professionals. Furniture refinishing often requires the use of paint stripper or solvents to remove existing finish, which can be dangerous to inhale. Additionally, it’s easy to make mistakes during the process that could permanently damage your piece, limiting its lifespan instead of extending it. Hiring a furniture refinishing professional is especially worthwhile for antique furniture, which often requires more delicate refinishing work.</p></div>

How much does furniture refinishing cost?

• <div><p>The cost to refinish furniture varies significantly depending on the type of furniture, its material, and its age, but the average cost is about <b>$600 per piece</b>. For larger pieces or antique pieces that require greater care, you could pay up to around <b>$1,000 per piece </b>for refinishing. Small pieces of furniture like bar stools or dining chairs usually cost between <b>$100 and $400</b> each. Your refinishing professional might charge by the hour rather than by piece, in which case you would expect to spend <b>$40 to $100</b> per hour of work required.</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: Can I refinish my own furniture?

• <div><p>It is possible to refinish your own furniture, but it&rsquo;s usually a good idea to leave the work to the professionals. Furniture refinishing often requires the use of paint stripper or solvents to remove existing finish, which can be dangerous to inhale. Additionally, it&rsquo;s easy to make mistakes during the process that could permanently damage your piece, limiting its lifespan instead of extending it. Hiring a furniture refinishing professional is especially worthwhile for antique furniture, which often requires more delicate refinishing work.</p></div>

Q: How long does wood stain last?

• <div><p>Wood stains last anywhere from two to five years, depending on exposure to the elements, your local climate, the type of stain, and the surface it&rsquo;s on. For instance, vertical surfaces last longer than horizontal surfaces. Some types of woods, like dense hardwoods, will require a recoat yearly, as they are too dense for the stain to absorb. In any event, apply a recoat every 2 to 4 years. As for storage, a can of unopened stain can last up to 5 years, though results may vary.</p></div>

Q: How do I maintain built-in furniture?

• <div><p>Clean regularly, avoid overloading shelves, and address scratches or dents promptly.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2025
Tony, Alex, and Big B were great! From start to finish, the movers were amazing. They showed up early, worked efficiently, and treated everything with great care. Nothing was damaged, and they even helped with furniture placement. Their professionalism and friendly attitude made moving day easy....
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Reviewed in July 2024
It was great working with Dave. I requested a custom cutting board for a Fatherâ s Day gift along with a primitive wooden star. Love the quality of the work! I would use Dave again in the future (possibly thinking about building a pantry and resurfacing some old furniture).
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Reviewed in April 2021
Great experience with Mayzlin Relocation, they were very efficient and careful with my furniture and even able to move a couch into that I wasnâ t sure would even fit through door. I would hire again .
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Reviewed in September 2017
Delmas and his team were phenomenal. They refinished our sunroom in September 2017 with every attention to detail. They provided insightful ideas that ultimately made our room even better than we could have imagined. His team matched our existing wood work and floors to blend the room in...
Earl Weaver Contractors LLC
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Reviewed in February 2017
They were in and out within days. Cleaned up at the end of each day. Refinished the plaster walls and ceiling. Its been about a year now and there are no cracks or nail pops.
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Reviewed in December 2016
Mike did an excellent job cleaning them as well as all the cushions and pillows. . He also cleaned our very dirty family room carpet (same room as cleaned furniture) for an additional $50 on the same day which was not originally scheduled. I asked if he also cleaned carpet and he was willing to...
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Reviewed in April 2016
I couldn't have asked for better. I had a large piece of furniture to assemble, and just couldn't. He came, identified problems with the piece, agreed to return after the pieces had been replaced, and provided me with a lovely piece of furniture for my home. He was courteous, timely, a hard...
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Reviewed in December 2009
He did a good job. The furniture was cleaned, and he was easy enough to have in the house. It was all in one room, so it wasn't very invasive. We did notice a strange chemical smell in our basement that night. We think it was the reaction of the cleaning chemicals with our gas pilots. It...
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The Professional Team of All Furniture Services® Repair & Restoration is capable of handling, as well as carrying everything necessary to provide immediate on-site furniture disassembling, assembling and all repairs, on wood, leather, vinyl, fabric, upholstery, restorations of antiques, metal, stone, and mechanisms. Methods and products are chosen to make their repairs permanent, invisible and to return furniture to its original or even better condition. On-site or in-shop services offered to all: Manufactures, Stores, Vendors, Warehouses, Designers, Hotels, Restaurants, Construction, Moving, Insurance Companies as well as Individual Customers. We have been at the forefront of the Antique and Modern Repair & Restoration.

"Dmytro is a pro!! He worked very hard to get my recliner back in shape!! Great job Dmytro! Thanks again."

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"Dmytro is a pro!! He worked very hard to get my recliner back in shape!! Great job Dmytro! Thanks again."

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