Furniture Refinishing & Restoration in Williamson County, TX
Your furniture goes to the shop. It comes back like new.
Why This Matters
You’ve seen it. Someone comes to your house, lays down a tarp, and starts sanding your dining table in your kitchen. Dust everywhere. Chemical stripper fumes filling the house. Three hours later, they slap on a coat of stain, tell you “don’t touch it for 24 hours,” and leave.
The finish is uneven because they couldn’t control the lighting. Dust particles are trapped in the topcoat because they applied it in a living space with air movement. The edges aren’t fully stripped because they couldn’t flip the piece properly on sawhorses in your dining room. And your kitchen smells like polyurethane for a week.
That’s not refinishing. That’s a compromise.
Real furniture refinishing requires a controlled environment — good lighting, stable temperature, minimal dust, proper ventilation, and the ability to work on every surface without rushing. It requires a workshop.
We have one.
Our Approach
We pick up your piece, take it to our Georgetown workshop, and do the work there.
We strip properly. Chemical, heat, or sanding — the method depends on the piece. In our shop, we have the ventilation and tools to do this safely and completely.
We sand precisely. Starting coarse and working through progressively finer grits. In the shop, we control the lighting angle to catch every imperfection before we apply finish.
We stain and seal in controlled conditions. No dust in the finish. No temperature swings. Two to three coats with light sanding between each.
We repair while we’re at it. Loose joints get re-glued with proper clamping. Worn drawer slides get replaced. A missing spindle gets turned on our lathe.
We return it ready to use. Fully cured, clean, protected.
The Workshop Advantage
This is what makes Metro Service Pros different for furniture refinishing. We pick up your piece, take it to our Georgetown workshop, and do the work there. Here’s why that matters:
We strip properly. Chemical stripping, heat stripping, or careful sanding — the method depends on the piece, the existing finish, and the wood species. In our shop, we have the ventilation and tools to do this safely and completely, including getting into carvings, turned legs, and joints that most on-site refinishers skip.
We sand precisely. Starting coarse and working through progressively finer grits until the wood is glass-smooth. In the shop, we control the lighting angle to catch every scratch and imperfection before we apply finish. Try doing that in someone’s living room with one overhead light.
We stain and seal in controlled conditions. No dust particles in the finish. No temperature swings from the front door opening. No humidity spikes from the dishwasher running. We apply stain evenly, let it penetrate properly, then build up the topcoat — usually two to three coats with light sanding between each — until the finish is smooth, durable, and beautiful.
We repair while we’re at it. Loose joints get re-glued with proper clamping. Worn drawer slides get replaced. A chipped edge gets filled and shaped. A missing spindle gets turned on our lathe. The piece comes back looking right and working right.
We return it ready to use. Fully cured, clean, protected. Set it in your dining room and sit down to dinner.
The whole process typically takes 5-10 business days. It’s not fast because it shouldn’t be. Good refinishing is patient work.
Service Details
What’s Included
- Full stripping of old finish (chemical, heat, or sanding — method matched to the piece)
- Surface preparation and progressive sanding
- Stain application (your choice of color — we bring samples)
- Topcoat application (polyurethane, lacquer, or oil finish — depends on the piece and its use)
- Minor structural repairs (loose joints, wobbly legs, worn slides, small cracks)
- Hardware cleaning or replacement (drawer pulls, hinges)
- Pickup and delivery within Williamson County
What’s Not Included
- Particle board or MDF furniture (the material can’t support stripping and sanding — we’ll tell you honestly)
- Upholstery work (we refinish the wood frame — we can refer an upholsterer for fabric)
- Full reconstruction (if the piece needs rebuilding, not just refinishing, we’ll discuss whether that makes sense as a custom carpentry project)
Which Package Fits This Service?
Custom Project Quote
Furniture refinishing is typically quoted individually based on the piece, its condition, and the finish you want. We’ll assess it, discuss options, and give you a clear price before we start. Small pieces (end tables, nightstands) start around $200-$400. Dining tables and large pieces range from $500-$1,500+ depending on complexity and condition.
Honey-Do Package — $497 flat
Got a smaller refinishing job — a side table, a shelf, a window seat — plus other items on your list? Some refinishing work fits into a Honey-Do day, especially pieces that need touch-up rather than full stripping. We’ll let you know what’s realistic in a half-day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A single chair or side table typically runs $200-$400. A dresser or desk runs $400-$800. A dining table and chairs set can range from $800-$2,000+ depending on size, condition, and detail work. We give you a specific quote after seeing the piece — the condition of the existing finish and amount of repair needed are the biggest variables.
If the piece is solid wood with good joinery — real oak, walnut, maple, cherry — it's almost always worth refinishing. Solid wood furniture is built to last generations. Under that worn finish is wood that just needs care. If the piece is particle board with a veneer, refinishing usually isn't worth the cost. We'll tell you honestly what you're working with.
Yes. Once we strip the old finish, we're down to bare wood. You can go darker, lighter, or completely different. We bring stain samples so you can see the color on a test patch of your actual wood before we commit to the full piece.
We refinish cabinet doors and drawer fronts in our workshop. For full kitchen cabinet refinishing including face frames and boxes, see our Cabinet Repair & Custom page. Same workshop process — we take the doors to the shop, refinish them properly, and reinstall.
Use coasters. Wipe up spills quickly. Dust with a soft cloth. Avoid placing furniture in direct sunlight — Central Texas UV is brutal on finishes even through windows. A quality paste wax once or twice a year adds extra protection on dining tables. We'll give you specific care instructions when we deliver the finished piece.
