Frequently Asked Questions
🤔 What are your rates?
đ I charge an hourly rate of ÂŁ35 and a day rate of ÂŁ275 with no vat to add. My rate is based on what an established professional painter/decorator charges (source below). With that in mind I arrive at what is, I hope, a fair rate for a professional service.
*source = Checkatrade 2024:Â Â Â Â Â https://www.checkatrade.com/blog/cost-guides/painter-decorator-prices/
🤔 How much will it cost to re-finish my table/chairs/sideboard etc?
đ Dining table prices can start from around ÂŁ180+ for smaller size 1 piece table tops and from around ÂŁ240 + for tables with separate leaves and if your table seats 8 or more then ÂŁ320+ is the likely price area. Chair refinishing prices start (at lowest) from around ÂŁ70 – 85 per chair (when in number) to re-finish based on their existing finish and any detail (or lack of).
Small sized sideboards can start from around the ÂŁ280 area and going higher in price if large or with dresser tops for example.
🤔 How long does it take to re-finish an item of furniture ?
đ Generally about 3 weeks with modern finishes and lacquer paints though quicker turnarounds can be arranged if needed. French polished items can take around 4 – 6+ weeks (being a traditional slow hardening material).
🤔 Do you re-finish Pine/Softwood Furniture ?
đ Yes regularly, both in paint and clear lacquer finishes or a combination of both. When using paint lacquer softwood demands a barrier primer (instead of a standard primer) to counter knots and resin which leach through paint months or years later if this isn’t undertaken. You can also bleach pine furniture if looking for a less orangey/warm tone.
🤔 Is there a collection & delivery charge?
đ For most Island addresses I usually add ÂŁ10 to the job quote for taking your job away and delivering it back to you to cover fuel and time costs – this could be a bit more if it’s a larger item that needs another helper if you cannot provide a lift with myself.
🤔 What methods of payment do you accept?
đ Bank Transfer, Debit/Credit Card, Cheque or Cash are all acceptable forms of payment.
🤔 Is VAT added onto my job price?
đ No it’s not as I’m not a VAT registered business.
🤔 Can I ask about something not covered here?
đ Yes no problem: Please use the CONTACT FORM
LINKS TO OTHER IOW TRADE PERSONS
LINKS TO OTHER I.O.W TRADE PERSONS
“I cannot personally recommend any I.O.W businesses listed below but hope this brief list may be useful to site visitors looking for related trades.“
High-quality Painting and Decorating
Pro-Coat Painting
Tel:Â 01983 653 604
info@procoatpainting.co.uk
https://procoatpainting.co.uk
Furniture Restoration & Decoration Services
Historic Crafts & RestorationÂ
Red Road, Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight, PO33 4PW
Tel:Â 01983 882 869
Mob: 07800 752 714
https://historiccraftsandrestoration.co.uk/
French Polisher
Terry Douglas – Antique Furniture Restoration Service
Isle of Wight
Tel: 07899 866548
https://terry-douglas-french.business.site/
INTERIOR DESIGN
Michael Edwards – DISTINCTIVE DESIGNSÂ
74 High St, Ventnor, I.O.W. PO38 1LU
Tel: 01983 853555
http://www.distinctivedesigns.co.uk/
UPHOLSTERY
Shanklin Upholstery, Est’1980
I.O.W
Specializing in upholstery in the home, also boats, caravans and pubs etc.
Tel: 01983 404838.
FURNITURE MAKING & BESPOKE JOINERY
Stuart Simmons
I.O.W
Tel: 07818 806860
Carpentry & Joinery
Geoff Farr – Skilled Cabinet, Finish & Trim WorkNewnham Road
Binstead, Ryde. I.O.W
Tel: 07710 544115
Furniture Maker
Kate Sanger Furniture
3 Norton Green Workshops
Freshwater
Isle of Wight PO40, 9RT
Tel: 07747 165081
https://www.katesangerfurniture.com/
Furniture Restoration
Emuss – Bookbinding & Furniture Restoration Services
31 Granville Road
Cowes
I.O.WÂ PO31 JF
Tel: 01983 295019
https://www.emussatcowes.co.uk
I’m Sean Jackson and I’ve been involved in wood finishing in one capacity or another for nearly 40 yrs. I’m a sole trader who undertakes the finishing and re-finishing of furniture in both paint and clear lacquer finishes.
 I can provide estimates for jobs from pictures I receive and I also visit homes and premises to provide quotes for jobs. I have zero social media presence, just this website and the phone and I am happy to receive your enquiry on either.
TESTIMONIALS & COMMENTS:
Thanks again
Thanks again
Chris Spencer Bembridge IOW
"Many thanks for an excellent job on our table. The whole experience, from start to finish, was easy and efficient - I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to others and will be back the next time we need some damage repair."
Mr N Taunt
âMany thanks, the chest of drawers looks amazing!â
Sandra (Kings Langley)
âMany Thanksâ I canât say too much how pleased we are with the staircase and bannisters â itâs a daily pleasure to use them now â a work of real craftsmanship.
David HÂ (Harpenden)
(Ebonised Oak 30's dining table)
We got home this morning and we absolutely love the coffee table! I canât believe what a fantastic job you have made of it! it really is like a new table :)
Thank you so much.
Way cheaper than a new kitchen
Great job and great service
SERVICES OFFERED :
- Â FURNITURE RE-FINISHING
- Â PAINT SPRAYING
- Â FRENCH POLISHING
- Â FURNITURE LIGHTENING
CONTACT DETAILS :
‘..the big party took it’s toll on his parents’ furniture, but it’s just possible I could save his life’ ……(unlikely) đ
Ramblings:
…while filling another tax return as usual this year my accountant said ‘Sean, your a 50 something year old skilled craftsman and you’d actually be better off flipping burgers, do you know that?â
Rudeness I thought to myself!  …your probably right I said (she definitely was), but I’ve done this most of my life (more or less) and it’s what I know and do well I hope, but above all that I would not be good around food all day I said! đ
Anyway with that said and the ever increasing cost of living we are all experiencing I try and give clients the best price I can and do always recommend getting more than one quote if possible.
SJ