Furniture stripping in Saint Paul, MN is the essential first step to bringing painted or heavily varnished wood back to life, and Dale’s Furniture Refinishing does it the careful way, by hand. Aggressive shortcuts can ruin good wood, so Dale takes the time to remove old finishes without harming the grain, joints, or veneer. He serves homeowners across Saint Paul and the Twin Cities with over 40 years of hands-on experience.
Our stripping process
Dale removes old paint, varnish, lacquer, and failing finishes by hand, working with the wood rather than against it. Hand stripping is gentler than harsh dip-tank methods, which can loosen glue joints, soften veneer, and raise the grain. He works through each layer methodically, getting into details, carvings, and corners that machines miss.
Once the piece is stripped clean, the bare wood is ready for whatever comes next, whether that’s a natural finish, a new stain, or a full custom finish. Stripping and furniture refinishing are usually done together as one project.
What we strip
- Painted dressers, tables, and chairs
- Heavily varnished or lacquered antiques
- Doors, trim, and architectural woodwork
- Cabinets and built-ins
- Detailed and carved pieces
- Pieces with multiple old finish layers
Why choose Dale’s for furniture stripping
- Gentle hand stripping that protects the wood
- Careful work in details, carvings, and corners
- A natural pairing with refinishing for a finished result
- Fair, affordable pricing with FREE estimates
- We always guarantee our work
- 40+ years of craftsmanship, local to Saint Paul
The first step to saving a piece
Underneath layers of old paint there is often beautiful wood waiting to be discovered. Stripping and refinishing a solid piece can save you up to 70% versus replacing it, and it preserves furniture that was built to last.
Call Dale at (651) 748-9465 for a FREE estimate, or contact us here. Most stripping jobs lead into our furniture refinishing service, and you can review pricing anytime.