Can wood stain be removed without sanding?

• <div><p>Wood stain remover should remove most, if not all, of that wood stain on its own. While sanding can be a great final step, especially if you’re planning to paint or restrain the wood, it isn’t always required. Following the first three steps of this process can leave you with beautiful results. </p></div>

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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: 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: Can you reverse water damage to a wood table?

• <div><p>Minor water damage on wood tables can be reversed fairly easily. You can remove stains and light surface damage with a sandblock, then repaint and re-varnish the wood surface. For swollen and rotten wood, you can cut away the damaged parts and use a wood filler as long as the affected area isn&rsquo;t too much.</p></div>

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>

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Last update on November 15, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
We’ve had bad experiences with movers before, but this company’s moving team was a breath of fresh air. They were punctual, friendly, and handled our belongings with great care. Even our bulky and heavy furniture was moved without a scratch!
Patriot Relocation Corp
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Reviewed in December 2023
Very professional; hard working; Eliana and Paul helped with furniture placement; exceptional service in every regard!
All My Sons Moving & Storage
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Reviewed in March 2023
I recently used Hilldrup for an in-state move and I really regret it. The movers arrived late, stood around for a bit, and were both on the phone texting throughout the morning. They packed my furniture in FILTHY blankets that looked like they had been left outside. There are a lot of moving...
Hilldrup United
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Reviewed in March 2020
Great experience, they showed up when they said, treated all items with care. Each piece of furniture was individually wrapped in blankets before leaving the house.
Great Job Moving and Storage
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Reviewed in September 2015
Sidney, Dereck, and Dave were fantastic to work with. They arrived on time, walked through the house to see what needed to be moved (select pieces only), planned the order of removal, and then got to work. They were extremely pleasant, with great attitudes, and very careful about walls and...
American Moving and Storage
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Reviewed in December 2014
The work they did was outstanding! It went so well, in fact that we have asked them to come back and do three more carpets and our porch furniture cushions. The work they did really brightened the furniture. The gentlemen were thorough and competent. It was a joy to watch people do their...
Elevation Restoration & Floor Cleaning
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Reviewed in June 2011
They were on time, had the right equipment, were professional, and didn't waste any time. It took them a little over 2 hours to move all of the big furniture (they did not move or pack the kitchen, clothes, towels, etc). The price listed includes the tip we gave. The only negative thing I...
Byron Cowling Moving & Self Storage
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Reviewed in December 2010
We contracted with this company to sand, stain and seal the wood floors in our house. Since our entire house is hardwood we arranged to be completely out of the house for the 4 days they would be working. We moved a large portion of our furniture into our kitchen (which is not hardwood) and...
Wood I Do Flooring
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Reviewed in April 2010
Prompt and professinal, arrived early (at appointed time) and proceeded immediatly. covered floors and furniture. A highly professional and experienced crew, finished mid afternoon, good experience, would hire again.
TIM YOUNG'S PAINTING & REMODELING
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