FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Restoration aims to bring the existing finish back to life and can greatly improve appearance however it may not remove deep damage. A refinish involves stripping the existing finish off down to raw wood, removing any damage to the wood, then staining and applying a new finish

    If a finish can be restored, expect to see a 10-50% improvement. If it is stripped and refinished expect to see an 80-100% improvement, to near new condition. The refinish process costs roughly twice as much as a restoration

    We are able to recommend the best option for you when we see your furniture in person

  • Most projects need to be done at our workshop. Minor touch-ups and repairs, and work on furniture too difficult to move, can be done on-site if necessary

  • We offer free pickup and delivery in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties!

    There may be an additional cost for extra large/heavy items or further distances. Give us a call or fill out the contact form, and we will be happy to provide a quote

  • Yes! Fill out the contact form and we will be happy to provide a quote. You can also bring your furniture to our shop by appointment for an in-person estimate

  • Yes. We are open by appointment Mon - Fri, 8 - 4pm. Please call/text or email us your preferred day and time

  • Depending on your location there may be a fee to travel to you. Fill out the contact form, and we will be happy to provide a quote

  • Most repairs and refinishes take 7-14 days. We can accommodate most deadlines or time constraints with advance notice

  • Yes. We handle large projects for many hotels, wineries, and restaurants and can work around your operating hours either on-site or off-site

  • Yes. We provide a detailed inspection with a written damage report and estimate. The inspection fee depends on your location and the quantity of furniture. Just give us a call or fill out the contact form, and we will be happy to provide a quote

  • No. We recommend Em Upholstery in Petaluma (707) 775-2417 or Pohan’s in Napa (707) 942-4884 for that service

  • We handle pressed cane (also known as sheet caning). For hand-woven caning, wicker, and rush we recommend Roy Blumenfeld in Sonoma. His number is (707) 291-0885, email is wickerfurniturerestoration@gmail.com - text or email him photos for an estimate

  • No! Professional restoration actually increases the value of the furniture. 

    This misunderstanding stems from the TV show Antiques Roadshow wherein experts often commented that ‘a refinished piece has less value than a piece in pristine original condition’ however Peter B. Cook, executive producer of Antiques Roadshow, clarified that this opinion only applied to very rare cases and that ‘Well-conceived and well-executed refinishing and restoration usually enhances the value of just about any piece of old furniture.’