Does antique furniture lose its value if you refinish it?

• <div><p>Yes, refinishing can decrease or even diminish the value of antique furniture, as most collectors look for original finishes to maintain the piece’s historical integrity. Learning <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-antique-wood.htm">how to clean antique wood</a> and carefully restore the finish without stripping it is the best way to maintain the piece’s original value. Either way, it’s best to take it to a professional furniture refinishing and restoration expert rather than attempting a DIY restoration.</p></div>

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Q: Can I refinish just the top of a table?

• <div><p>It's perfectly fine to just refinish the top of your table instead of all of it. In fact, that's what most people do. After all, why finish the bottom of the table that nobody ever sees? Of course, depending on how exposed the legs of your table are, you might at least consider refinishing them. </p></div>

Q: Can I refinish over top of refinishing oil?

• <div><p>No. Once you apply refinishing oil, it will continue to seep into the wood, making it difficult or impossible to refinish over top of it. Since the product contains an oil that&rsquo;s meant to penetrate existing finishes, almost anything you put on top of it will bring the previous layer of stain with it. If you plan to refinish your cabinets more than once, it&rsquo;s a good idea to go with the traditional method of sanding before applying a new finish to the surface.</p></div>

Q: Can pros change the stain color during refinishing?

• <div><p>Yes, professionals can change the stain color during refinishing by stripping old finishes and applying new stain. They offer expert color matching and application methods, resulting in a refreshed look that aligns with the homeowner's design preferences.</p></div>

Q: Is there a wood filler that looks like wood?

• <div><p>Yes, there are several wood filler products on the market that look like wood. Your best bet is to take a cabinet door to your local hardware store to match the appropriate wood filler to your door. Some brands make filler that is masked to look like wood and can also be sanded, cut, stained, and painted. </p></div>

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Last update on October 17, 2025

Reviewed in March 2024
I own two pieces of furniture from Something Old Something New. The desk is the most complimented piece in my house. I comissioned the dresser and hutch top for my daughter's room and the communication and care was top tier. It turned out perfect.
Something Old Something New LLC
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Reviewed in June 2020
It was helpful, they are really good, they are fast and they put our furniture together.
G&M Haulers Moving and Storage Co
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Reviewed in April 2019
Delmar and his crew were punctual, professional and handled everything from moving the existing furniture to matching the new stain perfectly to go with floors that were not damaged, and then replaced the furniture to its original place in the rooms. They finished in the allotted time and I...
old texas wood floors
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Reviewed in March 2019
They did an amazing job. It only took 4 days to paint my entire 5 bedroom home. They covered my furniture and didn’t leave any mess behind.
R&B Paint Contractors LLC
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Reviewed in July 2017
Painting they did was good. However, they work slow so they didn't get everything painted they said they would and it still took an extra day and so he charged for more time. They took off switch plates and then didn't screw them back on behind the furniture. They also didn't plug my phone back...
J Reyes Drywall Javier
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Reviewed in December 2016
Very timely, orderly and efficient. Very attentive to furniture. Owner dropped by to give update for next procedure.
Boller's Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in May 2016
Met with Robyn to discuss modifications we could make to our home with interior decorating. The bottom line was - go to the second hand furniture store and Pottery Barn. Just not useful information for what I was looking for.
ROBIN L HUNT INTERIOR CONCEPTS
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Reviewed in August 2013
1) They repaired and replaced about 10 hardwood flooring pieces, installed new baseboard and moulding. The wood had been water damaged due to a plumbing leak. They took up the old flooring strips, matched new flooring strips and then installed new baseboard and moulding on adjacent walls, and...
Faith Floors and More
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Reviewed in March 2012
They were there when they agreed to be, They worked around my plants and shrubs and patio furniture which they put back in place when complete and cleaned the area. Everyone that has seen it has been very impressed and several have said they were going to contact them to do work for them.
Lone Star Patio
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Reviewed in December 2011
I will never recommend them and my insurance adjuster also informed that this company has received similar complaints. On one freezing afternoon in Texas, I had a hot water pipe break and it had water spraying all over my game room. I had quality merchandise and I called them, as their...
SERVPRO Of Brazos Valley
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