Frequently Asked Questions

According to Antiques Road show, refinishing can reduce the value of my furniture, is this true?
Many people have been led to believe this is always the case with furniture restoration, however Antiques Roadshow shows only a small percentage of the pieces that are brought to the show, selecting only the pieces that are of high value.

Peter Cook, Executive Producer of Antiques Roadshow wrote a commentary that appeared in the June 2002 edition of Professional Restorer’s Magazine, a popular trade publication stating, “Well-conceived and well executed refinishing and restoration usually enhances the value of just about any piece of old furniture. Exceptions are those rare (usually museum quality) pieces that have somehow survived in great ‘original’ condition. If we say or imply the contrary, we should be called on it”. He goes on to say, “Most furniture has been well used (even abused), scratched, broken, and often repaired many times. How could such furniture not be improved by a good job of refinishing or restoring? I’d hate to think that we’ve created a subset of American furniture owners living in dread of a fatal financial misstep.”

How Long Does Furniture Restoration Take?
While each job we do is unique, the average stripping and refinishing job takes 4-6 weeks for completion.

How Long Does Furniture Stripping Take?
Most stripping takes about a week. Same day service is available for certain types of stripping jobs.