Furniture Polishing & Refinishing

Polish and refinish worn wooden furniture, restoring shine and value to household and office pieces, an affordable alternative to buying new furniture.

Monthly Potential

₦10k–₦50k

Difficulty

Beginner Friendly

Capital Needed

₦30,000

Income Period

Per Day

🧠 Skills You'll Need

Trade Craft Sustainable

📍 Works Best In

Lagos Abuja Port Harcourt Nationwide

🚀 How to Get Started

1

Learn wood polishing, staining, and refinishing techniques
2

Source quality polish, varnish, and sanding materials
3

Offer mobile on-site services for furniture too large to transport
4

Build a portfolio of dramatic before/after transformations
5

Price per piece based on size and level of restoration needed

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💰 Ways to Fund This

SMEDAN Programmes (free registration, training, grant windows)

₦0–₦3,000,000

Government Fund

Nigerian-owned micro or small business. Free CAC business name registration via the CAC-SMEDAN partnership is a common entry point.

📊 Varies by scheme — many components are free or grant-based; some link to subsidized loans.

🌐 Apply

Cooperative Society Loan

₦5,000–₦500,000

Cooperative

Membership in a registered cooperative society (workplace, community, or trade-based).

📊 Typically the lowest-cost option available — often single-digit or interest-free among trusted members.

⚠️ Informational only — not financial advice. Confirm current terms directly with each provider before applying, and borrow only what you can repay.