tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813128445833294822024-03-20T08:33:17.518-07:00The Furniture TreeFinish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81312844583329482.post-63594239162527695972014-01-09T11:56:00.002-08:002014-01-09T11:57:21.128-08:001908 Wisconsin Peerless Ice Box
Happy 2014! Our first post in the New Year!
Take a look at this 1908 Wisconsin Peerless Icebox. It was brought to us needing some serious repairs. Our craftsmen created a new top lid and refinished the wood. A dark cherry stain was applied, giving it that rich and artistic look. We were able to preserve the original label from Wisconsin Peerless!
Finish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81312844583329482.post-46526850652487521062013-12-20T05:36:00.005-08:002013-12-20T05:38:54.632-08:00Fabric Friday: All I Want For Christmas
written by Carolyn
All I want for Christmas is....a new sofa. Well what I really want is an old sofa I can re do but my husband isn’t too keen on that idea. So hopefully I will find a company to make one with one of these amazing fabrics. I’m not sure if it’s the cold weather but I really want a grey tweed-ish or wool sofa. It would do great on hiding stains, and they are extremely durable. Finish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81312844583329482.post-77628045139631631362013-12-17T12:45:00.002-08:002013-12-17T12:45:36.401-08:00Honey, We Shrunk The Couch!This past week we were able to save an interior designer in a jam. A new sleeper sofa was ordered and delivered to a client in a new home. Except there was one problem. The sofa was too big for the stairs!
Problem:
sleeper sofa+3rd floor= long day for FinishPros
Solution: call FinishPros!
We began by removing the sleeper unit and then the material. This Finish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81312844583329482.post-58387095623370765382013-12-12T13:19:00.000-08:002013-12-12T13:20:07.290-08:00A Whole New Purpose...
Do you have a piece of furniture that doesn't have a place in your home in it's current condition? Or maybe a friend or relative has a well-made piece that is great structually but not your colors.
Consider repurposing that furniture for a whole new look!
This dresser was an old mahogany piece that we refinished and painted for a customer's young daughter. TheFinish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81312844583329482.post-79208304629499900852013-12-10T12:57:00.000-08:002013-12-10T12:57:43.216-08:00How To Tell If Your Sofa Is Worth Reupholstering
Written by Ben W., Sales Manager
Why should someone invest in having a sofa restored? Why should a person spend
money on fixing up something old, when the same amount of money can be used at any
one of the big furniture showrooms to buy something shiny and new? It comes down to quality.
The American furniture industry has been outsourced to...well, a country far, Finish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81312844583329482.post-750712235136525462013-12-06T06:16:00.000-08:002013-12-06T06:16:56.318-08:00Protecting your Fabric
We get a lot of questions about what we can do to help prevent stains or wear on fabric. There is a few different options ranging in price.
The first and most common, and easiest, option is to have us fabric treat your pieces before we deliver them. We apply 3-4 coats of a fabric treatment over your pieces and let it dry for about 24 hours. This helps any stains from setting in. While it Finish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81312844583329482.post-52729501833946979372013-12-04T11:37:00.000-08:002013-12-04T11:37:27.042-08:00How to Entertain Your Guests and Preserve your Furniture at the Same TimeThe holidays are upon us, which often means extra entertaining and dinner parties. We thought it would be a great time to offer some reminders about preventative care for your furniture so that your food is served hot and your table remains beautiful.
Question: I am hosting a dinner party for 30 guests but worry about people setting hot food down on my recently refinished dining Finish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81312844583329482.post-57994878420528718452013-12-03T12:16:00.003-08:002013-12-03T12:16:39.143-08:00Custom Seat Cushions
Finish Pros was recently asked to create some custom seating for our local YMCA. As part of their MAJOR renovation, Finish Pros was able to design and install leather bottom cushions with an upholstered back. Take a look at the finished product!
Finish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81312844583329482.post-67428621916384524832013-12-02T03:56:00.001-08:002013-12-02T03:56:21.032-08:00No Headache Kitchen Cabinet Makeover
As customers review options to upgrade their kitchen, they often look at either tearing out the old cabinetry or refinishing old dated cabinets. The effort and expense of removing old cabinetry is quickly realized once the estimates arrive. This is why many of our customers have chosen to refinish their cabinets. Most cabinets are made with woods that are easily refinished, so why go through a Finish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81312844583329482.post-22024458326138444002013-11-26T10:43:00.000-08:002013-11-26T16:55:39.438-08:00Soggy sofa? We can help!
Don’t settle with your furniture looking slouchy and old! New life can be brought to your piece by simply replacing the foam and padding. A common problem of misshaped and uncomfortable cushions can be addressed by simply replacing the original lower quality cushions with heavier weight foam and proper padding giving you 15 -20 years of comfort.
Yes! This can typically be Finish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81312844583329482.post-10251646003166510092013-11-20T12:34:00.000-08:002013-11-20T12:34:04.440-08:00Do YOU use furniture polish?
While most people have been led to believe that using a spray wax product on your furniture is the best, it actually is the worse thing to use. The reason is, every time you spray the wax on your furniture you add a thin layer of wax that makes it very difficult to clean and maintain. Wax is also very susceptible to water and chemicals.
You should ideally dust your furniture Finish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81312844583329482.post-22815679129737052762013-11-14T08:55:00.000-08:002013-11-14T08:55:00.204-08:00Custom Slip Covers
Did you know Finish Pros can make custom slip covers? What a great way to instantly transform a room in your house. We can design a slip cover that works with any decor style, whether you prefer a clean modern look, traditional or shabby chic. And a slip cover can even give a whole new meaning to a room's decor!
Finish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81312844583329482.post-16147770140739275662013-11-13T11:05:00.000-08:002013-11-13T11:05:32.769-08:00Does refinishing a family heirloom decrease it's value?
A finish on a piece of wooden furniture is intended to protect the wood surface from damage and to enhance the beauty of the piece. If an item is lacking a good finish, the environment can adversely affect the wood.
So, the short answer to this question is NO, refinishing a piece of furniture does NOT decrease the piece’s value… but there are a few circumstances that need to be considered.
Finish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81312844583329482.post-53138675200602960912013-11-08T11:47:00.001-08:002013-11-14T09:00:41.353-08:00Fabric Friday!
We got the new fabrics in
from Greenhouse today…..there are so many pastels and metallics! I
couldn’t believe how durable some of them were, which relates directly to the
pet-friendly post from last week. . The
pastels would look awesome in the winter and for the holidays!
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During the 1700s, artisans created the Gooseneck rocking chair as a comfortable but elegant version of the rocking chair. They often have leather upholstery and brass accents. These chairs became popular in the 19th century. They have become one of our most popular items to refinish at Finish Pros and we thoroughly enjoy the process of bringing them back to life.
Gooseneck Finish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81312844583329482.post-82840464322012472732013-10-30T07:42:00.002-07:002013-10-30T12:12:10.558-07:00Are there really "pet-friendly" fabrics?We often have customers ask us about reupholstering a sofa that will be in a home with several pets. The truth is that you will always have to deal with pet hair and/or scratches if you own a pet, but there are a few fabrics that are more durable than others. We always recommend a high performance fabric to our pet-loving customers to keep pulls or scratches at a minimum. How do you know what Finish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81312844583329482.post-54909821897103518072013-10-24T10:04:00.000-07:002013-10-24T10:12:47.636-07:00Fabric Friday
On Monday this past week I was able to leave the office for a bit and visit our local fabric showrooms to find the perfect fabric for a customer. While I was there I discovered the new Jonathan Adler line for Kravet, while I may be a little late to this game, I am totally smittin’
Check out the whole line here Finish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81312844583329482.post-21616222099364437022013-10-23T08:14:00.001-07:002013-10-23T08:15:19.182-07:00What was once a coffee table.......
Is now an ottoman!
To transform this coffee table, we had to make sure the Stretchers beneath the table were strong enough since they add more strength to the piece. The table was already at the right height for an ottoman so we didn't need to cut the legs at all. Then we added some padding and upholstered the top! Voila! Finish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81312844583329482.post-65717215031896136132013-10-22T12:52:00.000-07:002013-10-22T12:52:15.008-07:00Furniture Restoration Is More Than Just a Pretty Finish at Finish ProsRestoration is an art that requires meticulous attention to detail, an eye for color and patience. Often many restoration pieces require reveneering, addressing deep compressions in the wood surface and regluing joinery. Before any of that can occur, the piece needs to get naked. Hardware is removed, special manufacturing labels are protected, the piece is fully stripped while paying close Finish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81312844583329482.post-82896078862389298712013-10-18T08:04:00.002-07:002013-10-18T08:04:25.929-07:00CONTEST! Win a $300 Finish Pros credit! Hey everyone!
Finish Pros is very excited to hold our first blog contest! All you have to do to enter is "like" or "follow" us on our social media pages... and leave us a comment here on our blog with your email address. The winner will be chosen randomly at midnight on halloween! Please share this contest with your friends!
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Finish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81312844583329482.post-15897395503980083232013-10-16T08:33:00.003-07:002013-10-16T08:33:38.391-07:00How to remove a heat ring from furniture
Ever place a casserole dish on a dining room table and then realize it was too hot to set down? The consequence to this is probably familiar to all of us- a white heat ring that you can't wipe off. Most of us would think this piece of furniture is ruined for life, but Finish Pros is here to help! Watch this short video clip (that can also be found on our You Tube Channel here&Finish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81312844583329482.post-89785152174026822202013-10-11T06:18:00.003-07:002013-10-11T06:20:21.851-07:00Fabric Friday! Picking the RIGHT fabric for your chair...
Some of our customers come to us with fabric already selected for their project but a good number still need some guidance when it comes to selecting the right material for their furniture. There is a lot of different things to consider when selecting the right fabric for your chair, where in the home will it be, how often will it be used, and how much you are wanting to spend on the fabric.Finish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81312844583329482.post-56932947499904186362013-10-10T10:53:00.003-07:002013-10-11T11:03:42.109-07:00THE ARTISTS LIVE ON: MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE RESTORATION
Some of the furniture you might have unwittingly discarded to the curbside a few years ago is now in extremely high demand. Those funky looking walnut chairs that once adorned the shag-carpeted living room of your grandparent’s split-level home? If you put them up for sale online, you will now have plenty of eager offers within thirty minutes. That other odd-looking chair you picked up at a Finish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81312844583329482.post-75189581722161000212013-10-04T07:33:00.000-07:002013-10-11T10:59:10.131-07:00Fabric Friday!
From Carolyn~
Despite the fact that it in no way feels like fall, I am pretending it is. I have absolutely fallen in love with leather for the fall, which does not have to stop at all these amazing leather clothes that are coming out. We have a lot of great leather hide books as well as some extremly durable and beautiful recycled leather products.
Custom Ottoman done in Recycled Leather
Finish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81312844583329482.post-39741146792168984192013-10-02T08:48:00.000-07:002013-10-02T08:48:24.794-07:00What is "glazing", anyway?
Are you thinking about a distressed look for your white cabinets but you're not sure what it's called or how it happens?
This process is called glazing. It's basically a stain that we wipe on and then wipe off to give the piece of furniture or cabinet an aged, worn, or antique look. It adds so much depth to a piece of furniture that you can't get with distressing alone. The Finish Proshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038728461385612953noreply@blogger.com0