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: How long does wood filler take to dry?

• <div><p>It can take as little as 30 to 60 minutes for wood filler to dry, but some products take up to four hours. Always read labels to ensure you're following the manufacturer&rsquo;s instructions. Water-based wood fillers typically take longer to dry than oil-based or epoxy-wood fillers, especially when applied to large areas or deep cracks. Wood putty won&rsquo;t dry completely, remaining slightly pliable.</p></div>

Q: What types of furniture repairs do professionals handle?

• <div><p>Pros cover many fixes, from upholstery renewals to joint reinforcement.</p></div>

Q: What if the dirt doesn’t come off the furniture with the vinegar, water, and dish soap mixture?

• <div><p>Sometimes you will need a stronger cleaning solution to thoroughly clean furniture before painting. It&rsquo;s best to start with a mild solution to avoid damaging the surface, especially if it is an antique piece. If you need to use a stronger mixture, try a commercial cleaner or mineral spirits. Before applying any solution, do a test patch on an inconspicuous area so you don&rsquo;t risk damaging the finish.</p></div>

Q: Should I even bother to ship my bedroom furniture?

• <div><p>Whether it is <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/should-i-ship-furniture-or-buy-new-when-moving.htm">worth it to ship your bedroom furniture</a> depends on your priorities, but it can be hard to decide. You should ship your bedroom furniture if the pieces have sentimental or antique value and if it will make you happy to have them in your new home. But if your mattress or box spring is worn out (the average lifespan of a bed is seven to ten years), it's probably not worth the money or effort to ship if you&rsquo;re moving somewhere where bedroom furniture is readily available. </p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2025
OCS was done efficiently and protected our surrounding areas like trim, floors, fixtures, etc. Would definitely use them again for projects. The communication was also good. They also cleaned up very well. Even helped move a couple pieces of furniture.
OCS Contracting Services
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Reviewed in January 2021
The service was very good, she explained the process and did the work very well, she covered all the furniture and made sure that everything was in order, and she did a great job.
Recoveron
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Reviewed in May 2017
Professional, punctual, friendly and FAST. I was a little wary going into it since last moving company we used (back in 2014, wish I could remember the name) were either hustlers or incompetent and I'm certain that they were dragging their feet in order to drive up the price of the job (ended up...
Artisan Movers
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Reviewed in October 2016
We gave Tobey access to our house while we were at worked. My wife and I had no reservations about trusted him. Once you meet Tobey you will agree with us. He protected the floors and our furniture. He even touched up the paint in our kitchen which wasn't even part of the job. We could not ...
Andropolis Painting LLC
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Reviewed in January 2016
From start to finish, I have been dazzled by the level of service and courtesy from these folks. I begin shopping for someone to refinish the kitchen sink about three years ago. I located miracle method via Angies and they promptly gave me a very reasonable estimate. However, what with...
Miracle Method of SW Houston
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Reviewed in April 2015
It went beautifully! This is not the first time I have hired Stanley Steamer; they do a fabulous job. After communication to secure what exactly we wanted done (with Jacob being polite and accomodating) the fellows arrived to do the work. They were diligent to remove the wine stain, which could...
Stanley Steemer
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Reviewed in March 2015
Randy arrived a little early, which was great. I'm older and just had back surgery, so Randy wouldn't let me lift anything heavy, or almost anything at all. They were very curteous, professional and very knowledgeable. Randy had suggestions that would further improve the appearance of my...
Carpets By Randy
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Reviewed in June 2014
Excellent! 1.) Met with the family to explain process of the the estate auction and set up date 2.) Kept in touch regularly with the family 3.) Met with family to explain process of sorting through things so that we could initially go through our parents' personal items and determine...
BADGER STATE AUCTION
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Reviewed in August 2013
Saw this company on Service Alley and purchased a package for delivery of two items. Marc fit me into the busy schedule and the guy met us at COSTCO. The guy even checked out the furniture ahead of our arrival in order to make a plan for loading the vehicle. The guy was polite, courteous, and...
Flatpackfurniture Delivery and Assembly
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Reviewed in May 2012
Mike did a great job, checking the padding underneath the carpet to ensure it was still in good condition. He moved the pad and carpet from Bedroom #1 to slightly bigger Bedroom #2, cleaning off old glue in Bedroom #1 that had held the padding/carpeting in place, and washing the floor...
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