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Furniture Repair
Asked by P.B. from Dallas
on January 25, 2009
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Does anyone know a good furniture repair service? I am looking to refinish a wood table and repair a chair.
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- My mother does some repair & refinishes. ____@____.com cuts hair too! Her shop is on Crowley Rd.
- I know that there a few places in Lewisville. Downtown area. I have been putting off refinishing my dining room table (does not belong to me) I have an impressive 9 ...
- You could probably do it yourself. There's all kinds of stuff to remove the old varnish, etc.... Books at the libary... Save you some $$$
Hardwood Floor Refinishing, Cleaning
Asked by M.F. from Colorado Springs
on July 16, 2010
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Hi Mamas,
We just bought a home with hardwood floors, and in the high traffic areas they are grey looking. I am thinking that is where the varnish is worn through-- ...
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- Once they are grey it means all the varnish is off and the wood has naturally aged, the air has got to them. I would if you could get them done sooner than later if yo...
- I would have them done as the new sealer will protect them. Get a few bids b/c we had it done last year and there was a huge descrepancy on how much it cost with each...
- I suggest Basic H2 by Shaklee to clean your floors. The bottle will last forever because it is concentrated, and it is non-toxic. I use it on my wood floors and they...
Finish on Furniture Damaged by Breastmilk Bottle Drips
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on October 12, 2008
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Is there any way, outside of refinishing my furniture tops, to repair the drips from setting bottles of breastmilk on them? I have tried to keep things neat, but betw...
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- I am not sure what color finish your wood is, but if it is a darker finish you can use Old English furniture polish. It works so good-we have darker wood and I use it...
- You can try actually rubbing some mayonnaise on them.... or for something more intensive, use a high grit sand paper to remove it till it's gone and then repolyuretha...
- Try mayo. Sounds crazy but it works on wood. Put a generous helping on the spot and let it sit for several hours if needed longer. My MIL taught me this and it work...
Furniture Staining
Asked by J.G. from Dallas
on October 6, 2008
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I have a brand new bookcase and fireplace mantel (raw wood) I need someone to come and stain both pieces. These pieces are attached to my walls. If anyone knows of an...
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- Sorry, I don't know anything about the furniture, but I have some questions for you if you don't mind. I have a one bathroom house, about 1100 square feet. I live...
- Bill Byboth ###-###-####. Good luck!
- Old Things Become New-Furniture Stripping and Refinishing Larry Olson ###-###-####. cell ###-###-####. e-mail ____@____.com www.oldthingsbecomenew.com He's a Godly...
How to Get Ciggarette Smoke Smell from Furniture?
Asked by R.G. from Los Angeles
on April 21, 2010
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My husbands grandmother smoked in her house day and night.. for 50 years! Her furniture, clothes even walls were ingulfed to say the least with ciggarette smell. We no...
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- I'd contact a reputable furnisher refinisher or furniture maker to see what they recommend. I'm going to guess a lot has to do with the kind of wood, it's hardness or...
- http://www.ehow.com/how_###-###-####_remove-cigarette-smell-from-wood.html
- Try placing a bowl of white vinegar inside the dresser for a day or two. We used this trick to mask cigarrete smoke during parties.
Re-painting Furniture, Including a Crib?
Asked by R.W. from Salt Lake City
on March 31, 2011
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I have several pieces of sturdy wood furniture (a desk, nighstand and armiore) that I'd like to repaint. All have been painted before and are not in their natural woo...
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- I've had excellent luck repainting furniture thru the years. The key is to thoroughly & properly sand it, wipe it down with a tack cloth, & then resand it until it's ...
- I painted my son's crib black with spray paint a few years ago, and it turned out great. I asked the workers at Lowes and they said just about any kind of the spray p...
- I also wanted to paint my crib, but had a very difficult time finding a paint that was safe in case my child chewed on it. Lowes and Home Depot do not carry such a pai...
Seeking Affordable Yet Reliable Antique Furniture Restoration/Upholstery Service
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on July 21, 2008
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I have a number of pieces of furniture (large and small) from my grandparents things. I would like to have them restored after years of neglect. I do not think they a...
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- We used Classic Refinishing in Carrollton, ph: ###-###-####. They did a great job on repairing several pieces of furniture that were damaged in a move. We have also us...
- We live in McKinney and just had a perfect experience having a rocking chair from the 1930's restored and the seat recovered. He came by for an estimate, took the chai...
- Hi M. C, I can highly recommend Gaston Antique Restoration and Custom Furniture in Irving, Texas. I have known Jeff Gaston for almost 20 years. He does an excelle...
Seeking Furniture Repair Company
Asked by L.R. from Dallas
on April 7, 2009
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I have several wooden antiques... a cradle, rocker, and kid's chairs. I am in search of a reputable resource that can repair and restore these items. Any recommendat...
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- This man is very good. My parents and I have both used his services. Jeff Gaston Antique Rstrtn ###-###-#### 417 N Briery Rd Irving, TX 75061
- Give Bill Byboth a call - great person and does an awesome job. ###-###-####
- Try Carey Bonton 800-971-6213. My husband works for a furniture company and this is who they use for repairs.
Help! Ruined Nice Wood Furniture
Asked by M.M. from Denver
on September 8, 2008
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Hey ladies! I had a can of OFF brand bug repelent. The new kind that goes on feeling dry. Anyway, it leaked on my beauriful dinning room buffet. It destroyed the stain...
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- M., STOP, before you do any of these things my husband is a master finisher. When he calls me at lunch today I will ask him what you should do. Be cautious as ther...
- I would try Goof Off, but test it on a place of the buffet that isn't seen all the time to make sure it will be okay on the stain. Good luck.
- That is horrible! I would try goo-gone. Good luck!
Maybe the Fumes Got to Me.....
Asked by A.B. from New York
on May 30, 2010
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I was dying my sisters hair at my house the other day. Do it all the time. For some reason I was all over the place a dropped a quarter size drop on my wood floor an...
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- Did you try rubbing alcohol?
- Maybe get in touch with someone who does wood working or even flooring. They may be able to offer you a solution. Good luck!
- Chalk it up to one of life's lessons and know your house now has character? :D Helpful tip for after the fact, I keep a stack of wet wipes handy and if I splatter, wi...
