Furniture Rescue - The Back Dorr

"This store was a great find for me. I went there to rescue my pricey month old coffee table that got slightly damaged because of acetone. Joni and her husband suggested a solution that worked like a charm. I thought I would have to sand down the top finish of the table and recoat it. But the trifecta solution (cleaning, staining and waxing) they recommended saved me a lot of $$$ and anxiety. They could have upsold me on their services, but they were honest and suggested that I should try a simple and least expensive solution first and then opt for sanding/recoating if it doesn't work. However, the stuff worked! I am extremely pleased and will recommend them to my friends."

"This is THE place to go to hunt for DIY furniture in Northern VA. Once you’re there, you can roam the warehouse of unending furniture and paints. Everyone was SO nice and gave me great suggestions for my next DIY project. I purchased two chairs for my new house and will definitely be back for paints!"

"When I priced out buying new kitchen furniture, replacing my six chairs alone would have cost more than I wanted to spend. Plus I didn't want to give up my table, which is in good condition, or the chairs, which are some of the few I can sit in comfortably. Joni and The Back Dorr to the rescue! They did a lovely and professional paint job, working hard to customize a color that kept the seats true to the color of my table. And that was after patiently removing the old, damaged finish (see before and after pics). Every encounter with the folks at The Back Dorr was pleasant, and I highly recommend working with them to save the furniture you love."

"The quality here is top-knotch, and the customizable options allow you to get your furniture piece looking exactly the way you want. Joni's team re-finished this old china cabinet base for me to use as a TV stand; the paint and preservation-coating really brought the piece to life. I really appreciated the personal care and attention The Back Dorr team put into producing a quality piece that I can admire in my home for many years. You won't regret entrusting your antiques to this honest, hardworking business!"

"The Back Dorr and The Front Porch is the place to go if you are looking for restored furniture, furniture repair, or custom painting. The owners are knowledgeable, helpful, and incredibly patient in dealing with their customers. We got a customized cabinet turned into a media table which was exactly what we were looking for when we couldn't find anything brand new. Their work is the highest of quality, their prices are fair, and their selection is great."