Furniture Refinishing and Painting in the Golden Isles
We sand, prime, paint and restain wood furniture, built-ins and outdoor pieces. Solid wood, sets and built-ins.
What We Refinish
D&D Decorators has been painting and finishing wood in the Golden Isles since 1986. Furniture refinishing is the same work we do on trim and cabinetry, applied to loose pieces and built-ins:
- Dining tables and chair sets. The most common furniture project we take, and the one where batch pricing works in your favor.
- Dressers, sideboards and case goods. Painted or restained.
- Built-in bookcases, window seats and shelving. Attached millwork we finish in place.
- Mantels, banisters and stair parts. Restained or painted to match new trim colors.
- Interior doors. Often done alongside a room repaint.
- Shutters and louvered panels. Sprayed for even coverage.
- Porch and outdoor furniture. Benches, tables, rockers and swings, resanded and refinished.
If your project is kitchen or bath cabinetry, that is a separate service. See cabinet painting.
Refinish, Repaint, or Replace
Not every piece should be refinished, and we would rather tell you that up front than bill you for it.
| Your piece | The right call |
|---|---|
| Solid wood, sound joints, finish is worn or dated | Refinish with us. Sand, prime, and a new painted or stained finish. |
| Set of chairs, table and chairs, or several pieces at once | Refinish with us. Batch work is where our pricing is competitive. |
| Built-in, mantel or banister you cannot remove | Refinish with us. We finish in place. |
| Loose veneer, broken joints, missing caning, needs re-gluing | Call a restoration or upholstery shop. We do finish work, not structural repair. |
| Antique with original finish and collector value | Call a restoration specialist. Stripping it can cost you value. |
| One small mass-market piece from a big-box store | Replace it. Refinishing labor will cost more than the piece is worth. |
Our Services Area
D&D Decorators is proud to serve homeowners and businesses across Coastal Georgia, offering top-quality painting, drywall repair, wallpaper installation, and epoxy flooring services. Our service areas include St. Marys, Kingsland, Darien, Brunswick, St. Simons Island, Sea Island, and Jekyll Island. Whether you’re looking for expert interior or exterior painting, seamless drywall repair, stylish wallpaper installation, or a durable epoxy coating for your garage, we bring expert craftsmanship and exceptional service to every project. No matter where you are in the Golden Isles region, D&D Decorators is committed to enhancing and protecting your property with stunning, long-lasting results.
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Where We Work
We refinish furniture and millwork for homeowners on St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Jekyll Island, in Brunswick, including Oak Grove Island, Country Club Estates, Belle Point and the historic district off Newcastle, and in Darien.
Our Refinishing Process
1. Assessment and honest go / no-go
Photos are usually enough to start. We tell you whether refinishing is the right call before we quote it.
2. Pickup or on-site setup.
Our team cleans, sands, and repairs exterior surfaces with exceptional attention to detail, laying the groundwork for a smooth, enduring finish.
3. Sanding and prep.
Sanded to a sound surface, dents and chips filled, hardware removed and bagged.
4. Prime or seal.
Bonding primer for painted finishes, conditioner and sealer for stain.
5. Finish coats.
Sprayed or brushed, sanded between coats.
6. Cure and return.
We tell you how long before the piece goes back into daily use.
At D&D Decorators, craftsmanship isn’t just what we do – it’s what defines us. We take pride in delivering an exterior finish that is both elegant and enduring.
What Refinishing Means at D&D
We are a painting contractor, and our furniture work reflects that.
We sand the piece to a sound surface, fill minor dents and chips, prime or seal it, and apply new painted or stained topcoats. Finishes are sprayed where we can for an even result and brushed where spraying is not practical.
We do not strip antiques to bare wood for conservation, repair veneer, re-glue joints, do caning or upholstery, or apply hand-rubbed lacquer. Several shops on the island do that work well and we will point you to one.
Related Finishing Work
Most furniture projects come up alongside other work in the house. These are the services homeowners pair with refinishing most often.
Color Consultation – Our experts help you choose the perfect color scheme to boost curb appeal and complement your home’s style.
Interior Painting & Cabinet Painting – Cabinet painting, trim, doors and full room repaints. If your project is kitchen or bath cabinetry rather than loose furniture, start here.
Exterior Painting – Shutters, porch ceilings, columns and railings, often quoted with outdoor furniture in the same visit.
Faux & Textured Finishes – Glazes, distressed and specialty finishes for pieces that need more than a solid color.
Drywall Repairs – From small dents to larger repairs, D&D Decorators restores your drywall with care, leaving you with a clean, like-new finish.
Window Replacement – Our window replacement services use hurricane-rated, Miami-Dade approved windows designed to handle tough conditions while maintaining comfort and curb appeal.
All Residential Painting Services – The full list of what our crews do inside and outside Golden Isles homes.
Benefits of Furniture Refinishing
Keep the Piece You Already Own.
You keep the size, the wood and the construction, with a finish that looks new.
Match It to the Room It Is In Now.
A new color or stain lets a piece work with the room you have today instead of the one it was bought for.
Older Furniture Is Usually Built Better.
Solid stock and real joinery are common in older pieces and rare at the price they sell for new. Refinishing replaces the finish and keeps the construction.
Less Waste.
A piece that still has good bones stays out of the landfill.
Questions Golden Isle Homeowners Commonly Ask
Do you strip and restore antiques?
No. We sand, prime, paint and restain. Pieces that need veneer work, re-gluing or joinery repair should go to a restoration shop.
Is it cheaper to refinish or buy new?
For mass-market furniture, usually cheaper to buy new. Refinishing wins on solid wood, custom or oversized pieces, matched sets, built-ins that cannot be replaced, and anything you intend to keep.
Can you match an existing stain or paint color?
We match paint colors. Stain matching across different wood species is approximate. Once your project is booked we sample on the actual piece before finishing.
Do you refinish outdoor and porch furniture?
Yes. Benches, tables, rockers and swings are common projects for us.
Which paint brands do you use?
We primarily use Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams for their durability and consistency. These brands offer exterior lines that perform well in humid, coastal environments.
Why Exterior Painting Matters in Brunswick’s Climate
Brunswick experiences more moisture and sunlight than many inland areas. Exterior paint plays a functional role in protecting your home’s structure. When properly applied, quality paint:
- Shields wood and siding from water
- Reduces fading caused by sun exposure
- Helps control mildew
- Supports long-term curb appeal
- Strengthens the home’s first line of defense against coastal weather
A carefully executed paint job is more than cosmetic—it contributes to the home’s longevity.
