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>

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: What causes wood furniture to bubble up?

• <div><p>When water penetrates wood, the wood swells, causing the wood and veneer to separate. This separation creates bubbles on the surface of your furniture. If water spills on wood veneer, it needs to be dried ASAP. Surface spills can cause minor damages like white spots and blushing, but if you&rsquo;re slow to action, you&rsquo;re looking at more work&mdash;and spending&mdash;to restore your wood veneer.</p></div>

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: What is the difference between resurfacing and refinishing?

• <div><p>The difference between resurfacing and refinishing is that refinishing only works on solid surfaces that are in good condition, whereas resurfacing will restore a cracked or worn surface to its original, blemish-free state. Refinishing will leave you with a smooth and glossy surface you can&rsquo;t get from resurfacing alone. If that&rsquo;s the look you&rsquo;re going for, contact a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/concrete-finishing/">local concrete finishing contractor</a> to achieve it.</p></div>

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Last update on October 23, 2025

Reviewed in September 2023
I hired Floor Restore to refinish original hardwood floors in an older house I had just bought. I had expectations of a "revamp", but the final result was amazing! He exceeded all expectations and my floors are beautiful! I would highly recommend David for your floor restoration needs.
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Reviewed in October 2022
Randall estimate was less than competitor, he was able to perform the job a week earlier than competitor ( critical because we wanted done before furniture was delivered.) He meticulously cleaned up every day. He was professional, kind, respectful and was great with our pets! Would hire again...
White Oaks Flooring, Tile and Wood Restoration
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Reviewed in August 2018
I wasnt able to find anyone in Greeneville to restretch our carpet. Shana, along with her assistant, was able to move the heavy furniture and do an excellent job stretching our carpet. Shana was very professional and made setting up the appointment very convenient. My rooms were left looking...
Carpet Care Plus, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2018
Seemed a bit pricey since alot of the furniture couldn't be moved
Aqua Dry Carpet Care
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Reviewed in June 2014
They refinished a antique hutch to match my grandmothers family dinning room table and they matched perfectly. he used 3 different stains to come up with the one that matched. the thing was painted in the inside it was in bad shape. They did a fabulous job. They were awesome. It took him 2 week...
OBERMEYER'S FURNITURE REFINISH
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Reviewed in September 2013
WORST EXPERIENCE WE HAVE HAD RENOVATING OUR HOME. SHOWED UP THREE WEEKS AFTER THEY SAID THEY WOULD START, WORKED 1/2 DAYS AND TOOK OVER 2 MONTHS TO FINISH THE JOB AND THEN OVER CHARGED US FOR THE WORK. DISREPECTFUL OF OUR HOME USING OUR FURNITURE AS SAW HORSES, LEFT TOOLS AND TRASH ALL OVER THE...
Whites Window & Siding
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Reviewed in August 2011
Two gentlemen came and packed all items. When this was completed the truck was loaded. All of the workmen were professional and the work was completed on the schedule Dan gave me. They were able to complete the delivery on the early end of commitment date. All boxes and furniture arrived...
Glen Ellyn Storage Corp.
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Reviewed in July 2011
Steve is very reliable and dependable. He was here when he said he would be here. He took extra care in covering our furniture and new carpet and wood floors. He was also very helpful with suggestions on style and colors of paint. Steve exceeded our expectations and went above and beyond our...
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