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Seabaugh Furniture & Decorating Company Inc
4.9(
13
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Serving Bethalto, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1930

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"<ul> <li><strong><em>A few of our pieces have been re-covered more than once due to style changes or damage from kids or pets. Not only is he excellent at his trade, he also picks up and drops off and is always an easygoing and enjoyable person to work with. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to have re upholstery work done.</em></strong></li> </ul> <br />"
Recommended by92%of homeowners
St Louis Restoration
4.5(
23
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Serving Bethalto, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

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Warranties offered

"The quality of their work was good. However, I attribute their extreme underestimation of the time requirements to total inefficiency. They would have, I am told, 2 workers there each day but one of which worked until appoximately 5:00 or 6;00 with the other staying until 9;00 and still unable to make much headway. While I was willing to give a day or two leeway, they seemed to have no concept of time, were unresponsive as to when they would finish, worked for many of the first days without a heat gun, seemed to spend a lot of time on the phone (the one worker at least during the periods I was home) and generally seemed to have little respect to schedules. When I asked the one worker about a completion date, he gave me the one line I absolutely abhore--he can either do a good job or a fast job. The expectation when you are paying for service is ALWAYS that their work will be quality work but you also expect people to be able to properly estlimate and actually work to completion. At the very least, I should not have to track them down to find out when they would finish. Rather, once it became clear that they would not finish within anything close to the estimated time, the owner should have come to me with revised specificiations."
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Gomez Upholstery LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Bethalto, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gomez's work was of astonishingly high quality. It exceeded our highest hopes. We scored them and quot;Band quot; on pricing because they're not the lowest priced upholster we talked to, but we're convinced the quality of their work EASILY justifies the higher cost. <br /> We got a professional appraiser's opinion on our mid-century modern chairs after Gomez reupholstered them. Because they were non-produced and prototypes, and because of the quality of Gomez' work, the appraiser told us he would consider them to be and quot;pricelessand quot; and explained he meant by that, that we should expect to receive the highest price ever paid for a classic Pearsall design. <br /> Because Gomez' work was of such exceptionally high quality, we decided to have them reupholster all the interior components of our 15 year old RV. For an investment of $5000 we the RV looks better than new units costing over $150,000. <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
WOOD REFINISHING BY SUE WHEELER
4.1(
12
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Serving Bethalto, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

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Warranties offered

"Sue provided an estimate and recommendation for how best to refinish the lovely wood arch entry into the dinning room.  We got a competing estimate but felt Sue's was best given her experience with the project.  We wanted to lighten the wood color and bring out some highlights in the wood panels.  But we did not know exactly how we wanted it.  The woodwork was sanded so we could see the light and dark areas.  Sue then put a couple of light stains on different areas of the wood so that we could see what they look like.  We appreciated her experience with refinishing this type of architectural feature, it was helpful.  She was also patient with us as we asked questions and figured out what we wanted done. <br /> The job took part of 5 days.  She and her crew were on time each day and did there best to limit the sanding dust.  The completed work looks great, a big improvement over what it was.  My wife and I rare glad we selected Sue to do the work and would recommend her. <br />"
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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St Louis Leather Repair
5.0(
7
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Serving Bethalto, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have a really nice all leather sofa that was in need of repair. There were several small rips and tears in the arm of the sofa. We also had problems with some discoloration in several spots. We honestly thought we were either going to have to live with these problems or buy new furniture, but then we found St Louis Leather Repair. We read the reviews and watched some of their videos on Youtube and decided to give them a try. We called and left a message explaining our problem. They were very prompt in returning our call. We sent them some photos of the problems per their request and from that they were able to give us a bid. We agreed on the price and set up an appointment for the next week. They did ask that we move the sofa to the garage which we did. They arrived on time for the appointment and we had a brief discussion on what needed to be done. When I went out to see how things were going about halfway thru the appointment, I couldn't believe my eyes. The rips and tears were gone. There was no more discoloration either. It's hard to believe it's the same sofa. The transformation was amazing. Needless to say, we are very happy with their work. <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Express Upholstery Services
4.0(
4
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Serving Bethalto, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"<blockquote> <blockquote> <p>I recently had my '99 Miata's convertible top replaced by Dr. Vinyl in St. Peters, and I was very impressed by all that John Reese's shop did to stand behind their work.    </p> </blockquote> </blockquote> <p>My Miata's top was damaged by hail, so I ordered a new top with a rain rail (plastic connection between the top and the car body) from Tops Online.   Once I received the top, I shopped around for a top shop that would install the top, even though I did not purchase it from them.   John at Dr. Vinyl agreed to install the top for $420, less than competing shops.  </p> <p>After I delivered the car and top, and the top was installed, I noticed that I was still getting rainwater leaking into the trunk.   I had had the problem prior to getting the new top, so thought that the problem would have been solved.   I took the Miata back to John, and they discovered that the top sold by Tops Online did not actually come with the rain rail it was ordered with.   They attempted to repair the existing rain rail, but it continued to leak.   </p> <p>Tops Online, since they said that the top's serial number indicated that it was delivered with a new rain rail even though it did not, would not honor an exchange or provide a new rain rail.   </p> <p>I ordered a new rain rail at my own expense from another vendor (and vowed never to use  Tops Online again), and John's shop took the time to install the new rain rail (two hours labor) at their own expense, even though the original problem was not their fault.</p> <p>My bottom line is that Dr. Vinyl and John Reese stand firmly behind their work, do an excellent job and have my highest recommendation for anyone looking for convertible top replacements.   </p> <p>Highly recommended!</p> <br />"
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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FAQs for furniture refinish projects in Bethalto, IL

A complete table refinishing project requires between four and eight days from start to finish. The actual hands-on work takes between two and 10 hours, with the remaining time dedicated to drying periods between applications. The stripping and sanding phases demand the most active labor, while applying finishes requires patience as each layer dries completely before proceeding.

Several elements influence dining table refinishing costs, with size being the primary factor. Larger tables or those with extensions require more materials and labor time. The wood type matters significantly—hardwoods may need specialized treatment compared to softer woods. The table's current condition also impacts pricing, as damaged surfaces need repairs before refinishing can begin.

Refinishing often proves more economical than purchasing a comparable quality replacement. Professional table refinishing costs between $150 and $400 on average, while preserving the original craftsmanship and character of your piece. 

This approach makes particular sense for well-constructed wood furniture that would be expensive to replace with similar quality. For sentimental pieces or antiques, refinishing also maintains their history and personal value.

Professional furniture refinishers charge between $40 and $100 per hour for their services. This rate varies based on geographic location, the refinisher's experience level, and the complexity of the project. Some professionals offer project-based pricing rather than hourly rates, especially for standard-sized pieces like coffee tables or end tables. When requesting quotes, ask whether the estimate includes materials or represents labor costs only.

For tables with minor wear, you can sometimes refresh the appearance without complete stripping and sanding. Using gel stains and wipe-on finishes can address surface issues while preserving the existing finish underneath. This approach works best for tables with light cosmetic damage rather than those with deep scratches or damaged finishes. However, proper stripping and sanding remain necessary for comprehensive restoration or significant color changes for professional-quality results.

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