Tobin's Refinishing

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Fixin' It

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Furniture repair is an art unto itself. A furniture repair person must use a great deal of ingenuity and possess a fair amount of basic woodworking and cabinet making skill. This is one place in today's world where craftsmanship still counts. No one repair is ever the same.

From a simple re-glue to a rebuild, or a duplication, each job must be done right, and made to last. We use all the latest adhesives and techniques, but resourcefulness and experience make all the difference.

Disassembly & Assembly


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Most pieces that are going to be stripped will require at least some disassembly. We disassemble at no extra charge. However, we do not reassemble unless we are doing a complete restoration.

The reason is simple—when you restore, you must start from scratch. It is not possible to do a good job unless backs, glass, mirrors, doors, etc. are removed. This is the only way to prep, stain and finish correctly. The assembly process is the final step in restoration.

If glass or mirrors get damaged or break when disassembling, they would be replaced at your cost—we assume no responsibility for broken glass or mirrors. If you have question regarding this policy, please contact us so we can explain more fully.

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