Posts Tagged ‘furniture making’

Refinishing a beautiful old piece of furniture can breathe new life into it—but many people are shocked by the cost. Between stripping old finishes, sanding every inch by hand, and applying multiple coats of high-quality lacquer or polyurethane, refinishing is an art form that demands time, skill, and precision. In this post, we break down exactly why professional furniture refinishing is such a labor-intensive (and worthwhile) investment.

Back in the 1990s, our business accidentally got into furniture repair after the manager of a Boston steakhouse complained about a pile of damaged chairs he couldn’t find anyone to fix. We repaired them on a time and materials basis, a method that often saves clients money. He was so satisfied with the work that we ended up bartering our repairs for meals at the restaurant for a long time. After that, our furniture repair business took off!