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How to Refinish and Care for Your Teak Furniture: A DIY Guide

Refinishing and caring for teak furniture can transform your outdoor space, ensuring that your pieces last for years to come. At Finish Pros, located in the heart of Raleigh, we specialize in furniture refinishing and custom upholstery, providing services that cater to every need. If you’re embarking on a DIY project or seeking professional “furniture […]

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Sunbrella: Not Just for Your Patio Furniture – Discover Unmatched Durability and Style with Finish Pros

At Finish Pros, we pride ourselves on offering a wide array of upholstery materials, but one standout among them all is Sunbrella. Sunbrella, a North Carolina-based company owned by Glen Raven and located in Burlington, NC, provides a range of materials from budget-friendly solid canvas-like options to decorative patterned woven fabrics that rival the softest

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Before You Buy: Why Consulting with a Finish Pros Designer Prevents Upholstery Regret

If you’re considering an upholstery project, you’ve likely already envisioned how your furniture could be transformed. Reupholstering allows you to refresh a beloved piece, from antique chairs to modern sofas, with beautiful new fabrics and designs. However, with so many options, the process can feel overwhelming. To ensure the best outcome and avoid upholstery regret,

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The Challenge of Downsizing

Simplifying Retirement: Creating a Stylish and Comfortable New Home for Your New Retirement Lifestyle in the Raleigh-Durham Area

As retirement approaches, many individuals find themselves faced with the daunting task of downsizing from a sprawling 3,000+ square-foot home to a more manageable living space. This significant transition often involves moving to a new, smaller home, a luxury apartment, or even a retirement community. While this change can be emotionally and physically challenging, it

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Selecting Pet-Friendly Fabrics: How Reupholstery Breathed New Life into My Loveseat

This past Christmas brought more than just family gatherings, cherished memories, and delicious meals—it also sparked a newfound appreciation for my home’s furniture, particularly a much-needed overhaul of my well-loved yet worn-out loveseat. Our family pet, Lily, a sweet and laid-back Bichon Frise, had claimed this loveseat as her personal perch over the years. Positioned

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After Reupholstery – Full Sofa View

From Floral to French Modern: A Stunning Vintage Sofa Transformation

The Charm of Vintage, the Appeal of the Present It’s not every day you come across a vintage French-style sofa with such potential—a gracefully curved silhouette, exposed wood frame, and timeless bones that speak to a different era of craftsmanship. And while the original floral upholstery may have once been in fashion, it no longer

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Velvet upholstered sofa with medium-compression foam cushion and plush pillowtop poly Dacron wrap — custom sofa cushion foam replacement by Finish Pros Raleigh NC

Sofa Cushion Foam Replacement Solutions: Restore Comfort & Support with Finish Pros

Have you noticed your once-favorite sofa isn’t quite as comfortable as it used to be? Maybe it sinks in a little too much when you sit, or you find yourself constantly adjusting pillows to get comfortable. Perhaps the seat cushions are uneven, sagging, or even lumpy. If that sounds familiar, don’t worry, you’re not alone,

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Midway through stripping an antique cabinet — aged paint being removed to expose original wood grain

Stripping Antique Furniture: What Really Happens and How to Do It Safely

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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