Do you have broken, tired, out of style
furniture and you're not sure who to call?
Here is an outline of what we have included in our Consumer Guide.
SEVEN FREE REPORTS:
Report #1
5 Furniture Refinishing Shortcuts
Based on horror stories from our client’s previously refinished furniture,
in our Consumers Guide we give you “5 Furniture Refinishing Shortcuts “we
see on, chairs, cabinets, veneers and more. Please carefully read this
report so you do not end up with serious damage to your furniture.
Report #2
3 Misconceptions about Refinishing Antiques
There are many misconceptions about furniture refinishing and the value of
your furniture. Many people think they have Antiques, when they really only
have good quality vintage furniture. How do you know if you have an Antique?
Another common fear we hear from many new clients, is “Will refinishing my
antique furniture lesson its value?” Many of you have inherited family
furniture and believe they must be Antique because they belonged to your
Grandparents or Great Uncle. Read in our Consumers Guide, our report on “3
Misconceptions about Refinishing Antiques” and you will learn, for all the
furnishings you own now or may acquire later, which ones qualify as antique.
You will also learn when it is okay to refinish an “antique” and when not
to.
Report #3
When to Strip and Finish
When do you need to strip and finish your furniture instead of just a clean
up or touch up? Many ask “Can I change the colour of my furniture without
stripping?” Other situations you ask us about are the white rings on table
tops or faded tops on coffee tables. See our Consumers Guide to learn how to
know “When to Strip and Finish” to keep your furniture looking like new and
preserve its value.
How do you know which stripping method is being used, and which one is the safest for your furniture? We encourage you to ask lots of questions when you are picking the right professional refinishing company, including how they do their stripping.
Report #4
Which Stripping Method is the Safest?
There are basically 4 ways to strip your furniture and there is only 1 way
that won’t damage your furniture. See in our Consumers Guide where we answer
the question "Which Stripping Method is the Safest?"
Report #5
The Importance of Value and Lowest Price
Over the years we have noticed that many refinishing inquires start with the
wrong questions. Asking for a price and expecting a quote over the phone can
lead to a wrong decision in your choice of a professional furniture
refinishing company. If the lowest price is what you have decided to use as
your selection criteria, then we respectfully suggest you start at “A” in
the yellow pages and who ever gives a price over the phone go with them. If,
however, you care about keeping or adding value to you furnishings, then
read “The Importance of Value and Lowest Price” in our Consumers Guide.
Professional Refinishers usually won’t give a price over the phone as there
are just too many variables. When you insist on a “ball park quote”, most
Professional Refinishers suspect that you treat your furnishing as
expendable and don’t really care if you get shoddy workmanship. Hopefully
for you, that is not the case.
Report #6
Avoid Quick Quotes
Some of the questions Professional Furniture Refinishers have to consider
when determining a price starts with the stripping. They also have to know
what kind of finish and/or combination of stain, finish, maybe even paint,
is on your furniture. The next step is to look at your furniture with you,
once it is stripped and discuss any repairs. Then comes the choosing of
stains and finishes, which a professional refinisher will demonstrate right
on your furniture so you know exactly what it will look like, with no
surprises. Again in our Consumers Guide, read “Avoid Quick Quotes” to
understand what is involved in pricing and to learn the kinds of questions a
professional refinisher will likely need to ask you.
Report # 7
When Refinishing is a Better Investment than Buying New.
Many times we are asked whether a particular piece of furniture is worth
refinishing. We’ve also included these points in our Consumer guide to help
you make that decision. It is called “When Refinishing is a Better
Investment than Buying New.” If you have inherited your furniture, then
sometimes the sentimental value outweighs the market value. You won’t be
selling your heirloom, so it is of more value to you, restored and useable,
instead of buying new furniture.BONUS:
Now that you have all this inside information on refinishing or repairing your furniture, you are probably wondering what the next step is and how to pick the right Professional Refinishing Company. Well, to help you make that decision, we have compiled 3 crucial questions to ask any refinishing company you are considering.
As a BONUS in our Consumers Guide we have included a VERY IMPORTANT summary of “Questions to Ask to Find the Right Professional Refinishing Company.” We also explain why these questions are significant to hiring the right Professionals. Print it out. Then we suggest you start with us. Check us out! Come to our store with pictures and examples of what is to be stripped, repaired or finished. Not only are we delighted to share our years of knowledge with you, we have very high standards and back them up with our 100% guarantee.
Thank you for finding us.
We hope our free Consumers Guide on Furniture Refinishing, (click here to
get your free guide now), with our Bonus - Questions to Ask to Find the
Right Professional Refinishing Company and sharing of our experience has
been helpful. Call us, email us, come and visit us, with all your questions
about colour changes, regluing, veneer repairs, caning, damaged or tired
looking furniture. Our customers tell us they are glad they did!
With our many years of experience, and our talented staff, we know we can help you get the results you want for your furniture.
Thank you for reading this guide. Hopefully it will by your hindsight up front!
Sincerely,
Margery Smith and Rita Wagner
owners of our Professional Refinishing Company
called -
The Strippers!
P.S. Don’t forget to click here to get your free Consumers Guide on Furniture Refinishing and Bonus - Questions to Ask to Find the Right Professional Refinishing Company.
Thank you.
Margery and Rita.