Painting and finishing
Furniture refinishing in Toronto and the GTA
Handyman on the Go refinishes wooden furniture in Toronto and the GTA: tables, dressers, chairs and cabinet doors sanded, repaired and given a fresh stain, paint or clear coat.
A worn tabletop, a scratched dresser or a set of tired chairs can look good again without being replaced. Refinishing means taking off the old finish, repairing small damage, and building up a fresh stain, paint or clear coat.
Send photos of each piece, its rough size and the finish you have in mind, so the work can be planned.
What’s included
- Sanding or stripping old, worn finishes
- Staining, painting or clear-coating wooden furniture
- Filling scratches, dents and small gouges
- Regluing loose joints and steadying wobbly chairs and tables
- Fitting new knobs, pulls and hinges
- Refreshing cabinet doors and built-ins
Typical jobs
- Refinishing a dining table with water rings and scratches
- Painting a dresser and fitting new pulls
- Restaining a set of wooden chairs and tightening the joints
- Refreshing a worn coffee table or side table
- Painting kitchen or bathroom cabinet doors
What isn’t included
- Upholstery and reupholstering
- Restoring valuable antiques, which is a job for a specialist
- Jobs that need a licensed trade. See what we don’t do.
How to prepare for the visit
- Send photos of each piece, from the front and close up on any damage.
- Decide on the look you want: natural wood, a stain colour or paint. A photo of a finish you like helps.
- Think about where the work can happen, such as a garage, a balcony or a room that can be well ventilated, with space around the piece.
- Empty drawers and cupboards before the visit.
Questions about furniture refinishing
Should I paint or stain my furniture?
Stain keeps the wood grain visible and suits solid wood in good condition. Paint hides repairs, mismatched wood and veneer well, and is the way to a new colour. A clear coat on top protects either finish.
Is it safe to sand old painted furniture?
Paint made before 1960 in Canada may contain lead. If a piece is old and painted, have the paint tested before it is sanded or stripped. Health Canada publishes guidance on dealing with lead paint safely.
When can refinished furniture be used again?
Most finishes feel dry within hours but take longer to harden fully. The product label gives the full cure time; until then, use the piece lightly and keep heavy items off it.
Related services
- Painting and finishing Rooms, accent walls, trim, doors, touch-ups and furniture refinishing.
- Furniture assembly Furniture assembly in Toronto and the GTA: flat-pack beds, cribs, wardrobes, desks, dressers and storage built to the instructions, tall pieces anchored.
- Repairs Drywall, doors, locks, cabinets, trim, caulking and weather-stripping around the house.
- Home maintenance Several small jobs in one visit, plus move-in and move-out fixes for homes, condos and rentals.
Areas we serve
Furniture refinishing across Toronto and the GTA.
Have a job in mind?
Describe the job and add a few photos if you can. We’ll be in touch to talk it through.
