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Have an older lovely gate-leg table ... the leg portion is in beautiful condition, while the table-top is a mess. I decided to be proactive and refinish it... but I just can't get it looking right. Anyone know about what a reasonable quote would be to have someone professionally fix my mistake? The table is oval, and would seat six if all the way open.. and is is acceptable to ask for references in this kind of business?

2006-11-18 10:02:02 · 3 answers · asked by suz_e_q_zee 3 in Home & Garden Do It Yourself (DIY)

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Go to an antique store and ask the proprietor if he or she can recomend a furniture refinisher. Once you find one it is perfectly reasonable to ask to see this person's portfolio of pieces that have been refinished, a good craftsman will have photographs of each piece from several angles, before and after, to show to clients to prove the quality of the work. If a refinisher is reluctant to show you any examples of his work, FIND SOMEONE ELSE! Depending on the type of finish that you have applied the amount of time it will be in the shop could be as little as a day, if the person has a slow day, or as much as 3 weeks, if the person is busy, and uses a slow hardening finish. I don't know how much someone would charge for this service, but you should get multiple quotes, from several different people and discuss the reasons they gave you that price. Just remember, these are professionals who must earn a living and feed their families, and many of them run on tight profit margins, so bargaining too much can be a problem.

2006-11-18 10:37:03 · answer #1 · answered by nathanael_beal 4 · 1 0

They don't do them any more like that, try to find some older craft-man or a enthusiast that knows what he is doing and has the equipment. First find a material for the top of the table. I don't know the name but i is actually a leaf thin peace from an exotic wood. take a picture of your table to compare colors and stripes. Pick carefully.

2006-11-18 10:14:22 · answer #2 · answered by SaSe 2 · 0 0

Contact any local antique dealer or refinisher in your area & ask for a referral. They will also be your best at providing references. Yellow pages is a good place to start your search.

2006-11-18 14:23:50 · answer #3 · answered by Diablo 3 · 1 0

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