Refinishing means restoring the piano cabinet back to as close to original as possible. This process involves all the case parts are removed, stripped, sanded, holes and damage repaired, Stained, sealed and top coated. All pedals and hardware are cleaned and polished or if needed re-plated or replaced. Case part felts, rubber grommets and fallboard name decal is replaced if applicable. A rough quote can be given if you provide some photos and what type of finish your looking for.
This process usually involves refinishing the soundboard and cast iron plate, new strings and tuning pins. A new pin block, bridge and soundboard repairs are extra but can be done if needed. Typically new damper felts and new hammers are strongly recommended when a piano is restrung. A rough quote can be given if you provide some photos but every piano is different and some are more difficult to work on than others.
This process can involve replacing all parts or only the ones necessary to save you money but also keeping the action performing well. We can provide keytop replacement, key bushing replacement, new hammers, new or specific action parts replaced. It's best for us to come out and evaluate the piano and see what it needs because age is not the only factor but also wear and tear. Costs can vary widely as some piano parts are more expensive than others depending on brand, model, and size.