Antique furniture isn’t just functional, it’s often the last tangible thread connecting us to a loved family member or a dear friend that helped shape our lives. We’ve had clients reach out to our Raleigh refinishing workshop with more than just a sideboard or a desk. They bring with them memories. A cherry dining table, […]
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Why Fabric Is the Heart of Great Furniture Design In the world of interior design, details matter—but none more so than fabric selection. The upholstery you choose for your furniture doesn’t just affect appearance. It determines how a piece feels, functions, and endures over time. Whether you’re restoring a treasured heirloom, upgrading a dated sectional,
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The holiday season is more than twinkling lights and wrapped packages—it’s about warmth, memory, and meaning. Each ornament on the tree and every gathering around the table tells a story. So what better way to give during this season than with something deeply personal? If you’re searching for a unique Christmas gift that’s both practical
Upholstered furniture has a funny way of becoming part of the family. It’s the silent witness to movie marathons, nap battles, snack negotiations, pet takeovers, holiday chaos, and those “I’ll fold the laundry in just a minute” moments that turn into… well, not that. But even your favorite sofa has limits. Day after day, sunlight,
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Not all furniture is replaceable. Some pieces carry more than weight—they carry history. They held your grandmother’s favorite books. Hosted decades of holiday dinners. Survived countless moves, kids, and years of everyday life. But what happens when those once-solid pieces start to wobble? When joints creak, legs loosen, and that favorite chair feels like it’s
Furniture Refinishing in Raleigh NC: Furniture is more than wood, fabric, and hardware – it’s a part of our everyday lives. Dining tables hold decades of family meals and holiday gatherings. A worn armchair could have been your reading nook or your grandfather’s favorite seat. Even sleek modern pieces carry the character of everyday life:
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What to Know Before Refinishing A Tabletop Refinishing a table top is more than a fresh coat of finish. For many Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and Wake Forest homeowners, refinishing a dining table is an investment in a piece that has history, quality construction, and years of life left in it. It can completely
More Than Just a New Look At Finish Pros, one of the most common questions we hear is:“How much does it cost to put new fabric on my sofa or chair?” It’s a fair question — but it’s based on a big misconception. Reupholstery isn’t just a matter of stapling on new fabric. Done correctly, it’s
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Introduction Around 2019, the phrase “lacquering furniture” started appearing in conversations with interior designers, becoming synonymous with sleek, high-gloss painted finishes — a far cry from the rustic chalk paints of years past. But for those of us in the refinishing business, lacquer is nothing new. My first request to paint over a rich mahogany
In a time when most furniture is mass-produced and rarely built to last, it’s rare to find a set of chairs that can serve a family for generations. That’s why, when a past client from Raleigh contacted Finish Pros about refinishing their maple kitchen chairs, we knew this was more than a simple repair job
