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: Can you paint over already painted furniture?

• <div><p>Depending on the piece, there are times when you can paint over painted furniture. Start by applying a high-adhesion primer so that the new topcoat will stick. However, if the paint is peeling or chipping, it&rsquo;s best to sand it down, use a paint stripper, or try a deglosser to ensure your new paint will adhere.</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: How can I make my dining room look more expensive?

• <div><p>You can make your dining room look more expensive using one or more of several methods. If you're remodeling, you can consider raising the ceiling height, installing an elegant chandelier, or redoing the floor. For smaller renovations, consider changing the paint color to a deep and rich tone, such as burgundy or emerald. You can also swap out the table and chairs to achieve a richer appearance. </p></div>

Q: Does wood stain go bad?

• <div><p>Wood stain does go bad, but it will last in the can for between three and six years, provided you use proper storage techniques. Storing wood stain in open containers or in extremely low or high temperatures will cause your wood stain to become unusable much more quickly. Water- and latex-based wood stains typically last for just two to four years, while oil-based wood stains can last for three to six years. </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>

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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.
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Reviewed in June 2023
I highly recommend Moreno Lopez Family Cleaning! I needed help getting my brother’s place clean. It was very dirty and cluttered. Ana and her daughter came in and did an absolutely amazing job. I was worried it would be too much but they jumped right in and worked hard. They cleaned and...
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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 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 October 2011
They were very professional and concerned about keeping our house clean while they worked. They even provided before and after photos so we could see how dirty our ducts were and how immaculate they are now. It was unbelieveable how much construction debris and dust they extracted! They...
Mr. Power Clean
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Reviewed in January 2011
Was very well refinished floors home built 1865
Sandman Floors
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Reviewed in May 2009
Raleigh responded to my late 7:00 pm call. I was sure I'd hear an answering machine and was pleasantly surprised when he took my call. I needed some furniture hauled away the next day. He and his brother Ray, were here before 3:00 pm and did an excellent job, being very careful not to bump or...
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