What is the difference between wood putty and wood filler?

• <div><p>When browsing the hardware store, you may wonder about <a href="https://angi.com/articles/wood-putty-vs-filler.htm">wood putty versus wood filler</a>. Wood putty is made with plastic adhesive, whereas wood filler is made from sawdust or wood products. </p><p>The main difference is that people use wood filler to fix the interior portions of wood. Wood putty contains chemicals that could damage the inside of wood, so it's best for exterior sections. If the crack or hole goes into the middle of the lumber, it's the right product for the job.</p></div>

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Q: When should you not use a wood filler?

• <div><p>If the scratch is large enough that it compromises the integrity of the wood, a wood filler probably won&rsquo;t be enough to fix the problem. In that case, you might need to sand and refinish the entire floor or replace a board. If you do use a filler, use one that&rsquo;s appropriate for the scratch. Water-based wood fillers work for small gaps or gouges, while epoxy has added strength to fill larger scratches and gaps.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to refinish furniture?

• <div><p>For small, simple pieces that aren&rsquo;t antiques, a professional furniture refinisher can usually refinish a piece in <b>two to three hours</b>, while larger pieces&mdash;like bed frames and full dining sets&mdash;could take <b>several days</b>. Your refinishing professional should be able to give you an estimated timeline for the work before getting started so that you can plan to be without your furniture during the process. Antique furniture might require additional time and take a week or more to refinish, as they require special care to avoid damage.</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>

Q: How long can furniture sit in water before being ruined?

• <div><p>Wood furniture is usually vulnerable to water damage. However, larger furniture tends to have a high chance of being salvaged as long as it hasn&rsquo;t been standing in water for more than 24 hours. You can restore bedpoles, table and couch legs, and other wood parts that haven&rsquo;t been fully saturated. Meanwhile, smaller objects like decors or furniture with fabric wrapping may require full replacement.</p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2023
They helped me move furniture into my apartment. Always on time and accommodated for whatever I needed (like extra furniture or rearranging once it got into the apartment). Great to work with
Rabius and Crowley Moving Company LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
Lots of damage to furniture. Poorly handled by movers.
Easy Moving Company
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Reviewed in December 2017
Elijah and AK we're great. They even helped move an extra piece of furniture for us to make room for the next.
Red Carpet Moving
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Reviewed in September 2017
It was good except they had not planned on 3 bedrooms of furniture and had to call in another truck which delayed the pickup by 3 hours.
ICANN Moving Company LLC
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Reviewed in September 2016
Chris was fantastic and professional. He helped us look through his remnant pile to get a great deal on two beautiful kinds of granite. He gave us such a great deal on the granite that it was less expensive to replace the outdated, cracked marble rather than getting it refinished! We...
Granite Planet
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Reviewed in July 2016
cleaned bathrooms, kitchen, dusted polished furniture, cleaned windows, vacuumed, moped floors, floor boards.
Simple Custodial Services
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Reviewed in March 2016
She did a wonderful job of helping select fabrics including shopping for other samples to show us. Was always punctual with her appointments and on delivering completed work she was recommended to us by a high end furniture store in Tyler.
Moore Furniture
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Reviewed in June 2014
He was on time and very professional. He quoted me prices over the phone for the furniture and rugs which he honored. I asked him to look at the grout while he was there. His price was very reasonable and he did the grout while he was there. Everything looked amazing and I have already...
Able Janitorial & Carpet Services
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Reviewed in November 2012
We had 2 bathtubs in need of refinishing. Both had been previously refinished several years ago and one was in terrible shape! We thought it was beyond repair and were considering replacing it. After reading reviews on Angie's List, we called Bob who assured us he could take care of the...
Superior Finish
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Reviewed in January 2012
Their installer was excellent, he showed me the previous carpet they installed was defective and Lowe's took it all back and gave me credit for it with no hassle. Also, when I told them their moving guys would have to move my furniture for me to do this job, they did that without charging me...
Lowe's Home Improvement
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