Can I refinish my own furniture?

• <div><p>It is possible to refinish your own furniture, but it’s usually a good idea to leave the work to the professionals. Furniture refinishing often requires the use of paint stripper or solvents to remove existing finish, which can be dangerous to inhale. Additionally, it’s easy to make mistakes during the process that could permanently damage your piece, limiting its lifespan instead of extending it. Hiring a furniture refinishing professional is especially worthwhile for antique furniture, which often requires more delicate refinishing work.</p></div>

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Q: Do repairs include sealing and refinishing?

• <div><p>Yes, most professional repairs include resealing to prevent future damage and wear.</p></div>

Q: Can I refinish my own furniture?

• <div><p>It is possible to refinish your own furniture, but it&rsquo;s usually a good idea to leave the work to the professionals. Furniture refinishing often requires the use of paint stripper or solvents to remove existing finish, which can be dangerous to inhale. Additionally, it&rsquo;s easy to make mistakes during the process that could permanently damage your piece, limiting its lifespan instead of extending it. Hiring a furniture refinishing professional is especially worthwhile for antique furniture, which often requires more delicate refinishing work.</p></div>

Q: What should you not use to clean antique wood?

• <div><p>Stay away from using window cleaners and other harsh cleaning solutions on antique wood&mdash;or any wood in your home for that matter. The pH of the cleaners can break down the finish and permanently damage and stain the wood below. Even when it comes to more durable areas, such as when <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-your-baseboards.htm">cleaning your baseboards</a>, only use cleaning solutions that are safe for porous materials. </p></div>

Q: Can you permanently seal butcher block countertops?

• <div><p>You can certainly seal butcher block countertops, but not permanently. Due to the nature of the materials, it will require resurfacing down the line. This is true no matter what you use to seal the countertop, including polyurethane and mineral oil. Polyurethane will last until the countertop is damaged in some way, and mineral oil should be reapplied every two to three months. To maximize the longevity of the polyurethane sealer, apply two coats. </p></div>

Q: What kind of wood should I use for a fireplace mantel?

• <div><p>You can use most types of wood for a fireplace mantel. You can use simple veneer plywood. If you prefer solid wood, pine is an affordable option that's easy to cut and finish. Walnut is harder, heavier, and highly durable with a rich dark brown color. Hickory offers a lighter color but is similarly durable. Cedar is ideal for a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/dated-fireplace-mantel-turns-rustic-modern.htm">rustic fireplace design.</a></p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2019
We recently purchased a 60-year-old home, and the floors showed the years of wear. We reached out to Weles to have them refinish the floors. Wow! What a difference - the floors look almost new. Moreover Sasha, Alex and the entire team at Weles were professional and skilled - they offered...
Weles, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2019
They were able to accommodate the move on rather short notice. Also, I noticed they would carry a box or piece of furniture into the new place and run back to the truck for more. They were aware that they were on the clock and mindful of the fact that I was paying for time. Very respectful and...
Trend Moving and Storage
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Reviewed in March 2019
He was on time and did move very heavy furniture to properly clean both of my carpets
Eagle Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in February 2017
On time and on budget. Very friendly. I had lots of boxes and furniture in my basement and the guys moved it to do the floor. I didn't have to lift a finger!
Cornerstone Land Management, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2014
They are very good. I would recommend them highly to anybody. I would be seeing them on Thursday, but they have been to our house four or five months ago. They have also done rugs and carpets for other people at may say-so. They are very thorough, do a nice job, and bend over backwards to help...
THE CLEAN TEAM
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Reviewed in March 2014
They were absolutely incredible. Within the first 30 minutes, one of the three men assigned to the job had to leave for a family emergency. In spite of only then having two men to do the work of three men, the two remaining men (Shawn and John) finished the job within the estimated time...
Greene Moving & Storage
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Reviewed in February 2014
The quality of cleaning was good although a few times things were not done that I requested. After the first cleaning I discovered some bad scratching of the bamboo flooring in my bedroom. A piece of furniture had been moved that scratched the floor. I had warned the women who came to clean...
All Ways Clean
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Reviewed in October 2013
We hired 2 Men and a truck to move an extremely large (over 8 feet tall) antique armoire. The two men Joe and Lafayette arrived and first examined the house and armoire to determine how best to move it. When they determined the best way, they came into the house and totally wrapped it in...
Two Men And A Truck
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Reviewed in October 2011
Our 1970's waterbed sprung a leak and we needed a mattress quick. We slept on the floor one night and it was very painful. The next day I called all of the furniture stores in the state to see if any had king size mattresses in stock. A min. of 3 days was most responces if not longer. /my...
NH Furniture Direct
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Reviewed in October 2010
The movers did an excellent job, were very careful with my furniture, of which some pieces were fragile, arrived on time, loaded and unloaded quickly, and throughout the planning phase did a good job of communication. Excellent move!
The Original Lupica Moving & Storage, Inc
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