Why is my wood furniture sticky?

• <div><p>Wood furniture gets sticky when dirt and grime accumulate on the surface. Sometimes, wax coatings and oils are the culprit, but other times, it’s a sign that the finish is failing, and no amount of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-wood-furniture.htm">cleaning your wood furniture</a> will help. Varnish and lacquer can both get sticky as they age, and in this case, you’ll need to refinish the wood to stop the issue.</p></div>

Does vinegar remove wood stain?

• <div><p>Vinegar won’t strip the wood stain from your wood, but it can help remove a different type of stain. If you’re dealing with food stains or trying to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-remove-water-stains-wood.htm">remove water rings on your wood</a>, you can use a little olive oil and vinegar (mixed equally) to remove those stains without stripping your actual wood stain. Just rub the solution in the direction of the wood grain, let it sit, and then wipe it away with a damp towel.</p></div>

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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: Why is my wood furniture sticky after cleaning?

• <div><p>If your wood furniture is sticky after already cleaning it, it&rsquo;s likely from using too many polishes or waxes. You&rsquo;ll need to remove some of the excess wax with a cloth and warm water mixed with dish soap. You can then reapply the wax or polish afterwards, but try to use a much smaller amount and wipe away any excess.</p></div>

Q: How long does bed assembly take?

• <div><p>Most bed assemblies take 1-3 hours, depending on design and complexity.</p></div>

Q: Does vinegar remove wood stain?

• <div><p>Vinegar won&rsquo;t strip the wood stain from your wood, but it can help remove a different type of stain. If you&rsquo;re dealing with food stains or trying to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-remove-water-stains-wood.htm">remove water rings on your wood</a>, you can use a little olive oil and vinegar (mixed equally) to remove those stains without stripping your actual wood stain. Just rub the solution in the direction of the wood grain, let it sit, and then wipe it away with a damp towel.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2025
Diamond coating team did my floor in my closet. They gave me great advice and information that helped me choose the perfect coating for my area. They covered everything and protected my furniture and walls. I highly recommend them to anybody looking for a coating!
Diamond Coatings
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Reviewed in May 2024
Awesome work! He responded very quickly with a quote and was here to do the work within a few days. They were very considerate of my furniture and other belongings while doing the repairs. I will definitely be using them again.
Hernandez Construction
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Reviewed in May 2023
Very friendly, very careful and professional and handled our furniture very well. Moved things in the home that wasn't even part of the initial move. Would definitely recommend Collin and Kyler.
All My Sons Moving & Storage
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Reviewed in September 2016
Rick did not do the paint job on my furniture correctly the first time so I asked him to re-do it. He now has had my furniture in his possession for almost two months and will not bring it back to me or return my calls. I wanted to have it back this week because my daughter was coming to...
Rick's Painting Service
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Reviewed in August 2014
The job went extremely good. I was fortunate to call just a couple of days before and get this work scheduled. Met the folks at my home and was promised a quote and contract before any work started. I was satisfied with the quote. On 7th of August the team showed up as scheduled. They...
Power House Plus
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Reviewed in January 2014
Andrew gave us a bid on refinishing two tubs; however, the day he was coming, we asked him also to include the tile surrounds. He was very accommodating, gave us a fair price, said it would just take a little longer, but he would be glad to do it. He arrived when he said he would, worked...
Rubber Duck Refinishing
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Reviewed in December 2010
We purchased a leather couch and love seat at the Killeen ASHLEY FURNITURE HOMESTORE. The sell?s person claimed they were giving us a 15% discount. We ordered the furniture. It took a week to be shipped to the store. Before the furniture was delivered to the store I stopped in a furniture store...
ASHLEY FURNITURE
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Reviewed in December 2007
They were very good. They were very flexible on when to come and arrived promptly as promised. My cost was without furniture, so I was glad they had two different pricing scales.
Elite Carpet Care Inc
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