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: How do you refinish a table top without stripping it?

• <div><p>It is possible to refinish a table without stripping and sanding it by repairing small dents. You&rsquo;ll use a gel stain, and then put on a wipe-on finish. The downside is this won't result in as smooth and as deep of a finish as if you had stripped the table. Also, any blemishes on your table will remain. </p></div>

Q: How do you know if you can refinish a table?

• <div><p>A good way to determine that a table is not worth refinishing is if it's painted. Often they are painted to cover up flaws with the wood you won't be able to fix. You want a good, solid wood table that just needs a facelift rather than a rickety wood table with a lot of problems. </p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between furniture restoration and refinishing?

• <div><p>Furniture restoration involves cleaning and minor cosmetic repairs to restore a piece of furniture to its original condition or as close to it as possible. In some cases, restoration may involve refinishing, but the end goal is still to make the furniture look like it did when it was brand-new. Refinishing furniture involves stripping and sanding away the existing finish and then applying a new finish like polyurethane, which may make the item look quite different from the original condition.</p></div>

Q: Where did the black stains on my wood furniture come from?

• <div><p>Black stains appear on wood furniture when the surface comes in contact with water and metal for an extended time. It creates a chemical reaction that stains your wood black. Products that contain oxalic acid can remove these stains. Its bleach-like qualities can reverse the stains after a few rounds of application.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2014
The team was very professional, timely with responses, and wrapped all of our furniture with care. The move went very smoothly. I would recommend them.
ARKO Moving
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Reviewed in May 2014
To be determined but as of this point I would STRONGLY discourage using quality furniture
QUALITY FURNITURE & APPLIANCE
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Reviewed in July 2013
I went to Angie's List to find some one to refinish my bathtub. I found Bob .He arrived at the exact time he said he would and finished the job in a timely manner. He was friendly and very professional . I would use him again and will recommend him to my friends. The bath tub looks awesome !
Superior Finish
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Reviewed in June 2013
My Fiance and I purchased a bedroom set from the New Braunfels location in late may of 2013. The quality of the furniture is great and we love the set. The delivery went smoothly and without a hitch. It's a little pricey, but the quality of the furniture is amazing. Overall a great experience...
Amish Oak in Texas LLC
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Reviewed in November 2012
We had a claw-foot dining table to be cut down into a coffee table. I took it to one place that messed up . Not only did Amity Furniture repair-fixed it, they did a beautiful job.
Amity of Bryan
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Reviewed in December 2010
I met the owner, Joe, when he came out to the house to repair a new bed from which we had just purchased at a high-end furniture co. I was impressed with his work at that time so I had him look at other items of furniture that needed repair. He explained in detail what each job would require...
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