Ask The Pack - Furniture refinishing

[vhdawg]

Anybody got a good recommendation of someone to refinish furniture in the Jackson Metro area? We've had our dining room set out for refinishing and reupholstering for about four months, and it seems the refinishing guy is lazy/incompetent, so we're ready to yank it back and find someone else. Any recommendations?

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

Have you thought about doing it yourself? You may not have the time or location to do something. It's pretty rewarding after doing something like that and seeing the end result

 

[vhdawg]

Have you thought about doing it yourself? You may not have the time or location to do something. It's pretty rewarding after doing something like that and seeing the end result

Its been gone four months, and football season starts next week. I'm not taking this on.

 

[fishwater99]

You can do it in one day. It's not hard at all.

 

[512taylor]

You can do it in one day. It's not hard at all.

One day??
Are you serious??

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

id say a few weekends. the if you're doing multiple coats of finish you need to let that stuff cure for at least 24hrs. same as your stain.

 

[Dawgbite]

I could direct you to a few places in North Ms but cant help you around Jackson. Contact an antique store for recommendations on the refinishing and a fabric store will be able to recommend an upholsterer.

 

[vhdawg]

id say a few weekends. the if you're doing multiple coats of finish you need to let that stuff cure for at least 24hrs. same as your stain.

Y'all. I am NOT doing it.

 

[Xenomorph]

I'd start with a good paint stripper if I were you.. then a light sanding...

Swear to Freezus this thread is like my conversation with my father 2 weeks ago. "Hey pops, you know a plumber who'd come in and replace the old jacuzzi tub in our master bath?"

"Well, son.. see you need to start by peeling out all the old caulk around.."

"No dad.. I'm not doing it."

"Then the splash won't grab the paint and pull it when you.."

"Dad.. I need a plumber.

"After that pop the cover off the bottom and make sure.."

"Dad.. I'M NOT TOUCHING IT."

"Once you have the lines disconnected it should slide right out"

"Thanks dad.. good tips."

 

[Shmuley]

Have you thought about doing it yourself?

 

[aTotal360]

No Strain. No Stain.

And that is true on all levels.

 

[vhdawg]

This has been far less helpful than every other time I've asked the Pack for their expertise. I applaud you all for your lack of helpfulness.

Edit to add: I hate you all.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

No matter what people tell you, use oil base. It's gonna make cleaning up harder but it's going to last longer. I can answer any questions for you when you get started.

 

[Dr. Funke.sixpack]

Only 2 real man forms of exercise- love making and wood working

 

[HotMop]

Stripeaze is best in the gell form. DO NOT get it on your genitalia, no matter what the label says.

 

[Ridgeland Dog]

There is a place on State Street between Northside and Briarwood. I cannot remember the name of it.

 

[dawgstudent]

We've used this company for upholstery on State St. Not furniture refinishing.

http://www.yellowpages.com/jackson-ms/mip/james-upholstery-drapery-shop-7213025?lid=7213025

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

Do you have anymore questions for us?

 

[CochiseCowbell]

Have you tried Dale's? Won't take a few weekends, but more than a day. I'd say 2-3 days.*

 

[HD6]

I bet if you lock the table in a room with a few hundred mole crickets, they'll chew the finish right off.

 

[fishwater99]

I was talking about the stripping and staining..

It will take several coats of polyurethane though.

 

[dorndawg]

Buy a Yeti and gather 'round it in lawn chairs. This is basic, Day 1 type stuff man.