Furniture refinishing business startup checklist
For a small business refinishing customers' wood furniture in a workshop. It covers client intake and common preparation supplies, not furniture assembly.
What to get
Business registration
General liability insurance
Furniture refinishing service menu
Price sheet by furniture type
Customer intake form
Furniture condition photo record
Finish color approval form
Pickup and delivery agreement
Storage terms agreement
Orbital sander
Sandpaper assortment
Wood filler
Wood stain samples
Clear finish
Paint brushes
Tack cloths
Drop cloths
Work order template
Who this list is for
This checklist is for a small workshop refinishing customers’ wood furniture. It covers the intake, approval, storage, pickup, and preparation supplies tied to refinishing, not furniture assembly.
How to use this list
Start with Business registration, General liability insurance, the Furniture refinishing service menu, and Price sheet by furniture type. At intake, complete the Customer intake form and Furniture condition photo record. Confirm the intended appearance with the Finish color approval form, then use the Pickup and delivery agreement and Storage terms agreement before moving or storing a customer piece. Stock the orbital sander, sandpaper, wood filler, stain samples, clear finish, brushes, tack cloths, and drop cloths.
Common mistakes
Do not begin from a verbal color choice alone. Use the Finish color approval form and retain it with the work order. Avoid receiving furniture without condition photos, especially when pickup, delivery, or storage is involved. Storage terms should be agreed before a piece occupies workshop space.
What is on this list
The checklist includes service and pricing documents, intake, condition photos, color approval, pickup and delivery, storage terms, and a Work order template. Workshop supplies include an Orbital sander, Sandpaper assortment, Wood filler, Wood stain samples, Clear finish, Paint brushes, Tack cloths, and Drop cloths. Cross off items already ready in your shop.
Before you go
For pickup or delivery, bring the customer’s intake form, condition photo record, agreement, and work order. Check that the finish color approval is complete before preparation begins. Keep all customer paperwork matched to the specific furniture piece throughout storage and refinishing.
FAQ
Who is "Furniture refinishing business startup checklist" for?
This checklist is for a small workshop refinishing customers’ wood furniture. It covers the intake, approval, storage, pickup, and preparation supplies tied to refinishing, not furniture assembly.
How should I use "Furniture refinishing business startup checklist"?
Start with Business registration, General liability insurance, the Furniture refinishing service menu, and Price sheet by furniture type. At intake, complete the Customer intake form and Furniture condition photo record. Confirm the intended appearance with the Finish color approval form, then use the Pickup and delivery agreement and Storage terms agreemen…
What should I skip or avoid with "Furniture refinishing business startup checklist"?
Do not begin from a verbal color choice alone. Use the Finish color approval form and retain it with the work order. Avoid receiving furniture without condition photos, especially when pickup, delivery, or storage is involved. Storage terms should be agreed before a piece occupies workshop space.
What is on the "Furniture refinishing business startup checklist" list?
The checklist includes service and pricing documents, intake, condition photos, color approval, pickup and delivery, storage terms, and a Work order template. Workshop supplies include an Orbital sander, Sandpaper assortment, Wood filler, Wood stain samples, Clear finish, Paint brushes, Tack cloths, and Drop cloths. Cross off items already ready in your sho…
What should I do before I go?
For pickup or delivery, bring the customer’s intake form, condition photo record, agreement, and work order. Check that the finish color approval is complete before preparation begins. Keep all customer paperwork matched to the specific furniture piece throughout storage and refinishing.
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