Furniture Damage Types
Furniture can fail through loose joints, cracked wood, broken legs, damaged drawers, worn hardware or surface damage. The repair approach depends on material, construction and whether the piece needs functional repair or cosmetic refinishing.
Furniture Assembly and Furniture Painting & Staining are separate services.
Loose/Broken Joints
Chairs, tables and frames can loosen where mortise-and-tenon joints, dowels, screws or brackets carry repeated load. A durable repair should address the joint itself rather than simply adding visible fasteners across a loose connection.
Severely split or missing wood can require replacement pieces beyond a simple glue repair.
Chairs/Tables/Cabinets
Chair legs, table aprons, cabinet doors and small furniture frames each fail differently. Photos showing the whole item and a close-up of the damage help define whether repair is practical.
Built-in kitchen cabinets use the dedicated cabinet service rather than household Furniture Repair.
Drawers & Hardware
Drawer slides, pulls, hinges and catches can often be replaced or adjusted when the case remains square and sound. Broken drawer boxes may need carpentry repair rather than just new hardware.
Exact replacement hardware can depend on model and dimensions.
Cosmetic Touch-Up
Small scratches or finish damage can sometimes be touched up, but a full color or stain restoration belongs under Furniture Painting & Staining.
No guarantee is made for invisible color matching, especially on aged or sun-faded wood.
Repair vs Refinishing/Upholstery
A stable piece with worn finish needs refinishing, while a broken joint needs repair first. Upholstery foam, fabric and sewing are separate specialties unless explicitly offered.
Separating these outcomes helps the customer choose the correct service and avoids overclaiming restoration expertise.
FAQ
Can loose chairs be repaired?
Often, depending on joint and wood condition.
Does repair include upholstery?
Upholstery is a separate specialty unless explicitly offered. Furniture Repair addresses joints, wood, legs, drawers and hardware; replacing foam, fabric or sewn coverings should not be assumed within that repair scope.
Can finish scratches be made invisible?
Exact cosmetic matching is not guaranteed.