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: How long can furniture sit in water before being ruined?

• <div><p>Wood furniture is usually vulnerable to water damage. However, larger furniture tends to have a high chance of being salvaged as long as it hasn&rsquo;t been standing in water for more than 24 hours. You can restore bedpoles, table and couch legs, and other wood parts that haven&rsquo;t been fully saturated. Meanwhile, smaller objects like decors or furniture with fabric wrapping may require full replacement.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between resurfacing and refinishing?

• <div><p>The difference between resurfacing and refinishing is that refinishing only works on solid surfaces that are in good condition, whereas resurfacing will restore a cracked or worn surface to its original, blemish-free state. Refinishing will leave you with a smooth and glossy surface you can&rsquo;t get from resurfacing alone. If that&rsquo;s the look you&rsquo;re going for, contact a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/concrete-finishing/">local concrete finishing contractor</a> to achieve it.</p></div>

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: How much does professional refinishing cost?

• <div><p>If you have decided that hiring a professional to refinish your floors will be faster and more satisfactory, you can expect to pay between $1,000 and $2,500. To get a better idea of what your hardwood refinishing project will cost with a professional, multiply the project&rsquo;s square footage by the average price of $4 per square foot.</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>

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Last update on October 23, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
We recently hired Alex M, Painting Inc. to paint both the interior and exterior of our home, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the results. From start to finish, their professionalism, attention to detail, and work ethic were exceptional. Interior Work: The painters took great care with...
Alex M Painting Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2024
Anthony & JB were so polite & very efficient. We had the ubiquitous 70s pool table in the basement to remove (not sure how it got there in the first place), but they got it out. Also took a piano & broken furniture and moved a few items out of the basement to the garage that we couldn't do...
1-800-GOT-JUNK?
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Reviewed in January 2024
Impressed by the prompt response by Angel. They spent 5-6 hours on our marble countertop refinishing the damaged area. Did not even take a break. The end result was beautiful. The island looked as it did the day it was installed. Highly recommend HDZ.
HDZ Marble Stone Restoration
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Reviewed in November 2023
Bill Hoyt did an exceptional job refinishing my wood floors.
Bill Hoyt Wood Floors
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Reviewed in June 2023
Very professional and efficient workmanship. Explained the process, steps and what would be done in advance. Moved furniture and garage items out and moved them back when job was completed. I am very impressed with the final product. Had both my screen room and garage floors coated and they are...
Epoxy Transformations
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Reviewed in December 2017
Lidia and Nick came to our house, measured the room, measured us. Asked us to sit in our furniture like we normally would. They took so many measurements to get our knees, our butts, the back of the sofa and chairs. The length of the walls. Everything. Perfect. They delivered the furniture...
NICK'S UPHOLSTERY INC
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Reviewed in June 2015
The pre-move support was very good; they were flexible when we had to change our moving time due to some changes to our closing time. The movers themselves were polite but not especially careful. When we finished unpacking we found that they had broken the wheel off a bed frame and had...
Two Men And A Truck
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Reviewed in June 2013
I went with ServePro this year because they were more economical than Dura Clean. They cleaned about 5 rooms. They only moved furniture for the bedroom, everywhere else they cleaned around the furniture. They were able to get the stains out. They had a mechanical breakdown with their machinery...
SERVPRO of Lake Geneva
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Reviewed in March 2013
They got here on time, worked hard and finished in a short period of time. They placed plastic guards on the feet of furniture that was not being moved. They were able to get out a spot that I had been unable to remove. We are very happy with the results.
DUPAGE CARPET CLEANING & RESTORATION
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Reviewed in November 2012
Very responsive. Price was great. They even took care of extra costs when they made mistake in bid. Installers were less than professional. Brought kids on site. Spilled some sort of red drink on counter and did not fully clean it. Did NOT put items back (as they were paid extra to do)..left big...
Carpet World & Floor Covering
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Nathan's Creations llc

712 Fairway Ln

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Nathan's Creations llc

712 Fairway Ln

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I am an experienced carpenter. I have been doing carpentry for the past 20 years. I believe quality and friendliness are the most important part of business. A happy customer means a happy business. My craftsmanship comes with a lifetime warranty! I do anything from small repairs to new home construction etc...

"Nate did an excellent job on my floors. I was very happy with the end result. He is very hard working and detail oriented. I would recommend him highly and would use his services again."

Patty N on September 2020

"Nate did an excellent job on my floors. I was very happy with the end result. He is very hard working and detail oriented. I would recommend him highly and would use his services again."

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