Barker's Phil Furniture Refinishing

Upholstery Shop in Greensboro, North Carolina

5(3 reviews)
(336) 275-50561316 Headquarters Dr, Greensboro, NC 27405View on Yelp
Barker's Phil Furniture Refinishing - upholstery in Greensboro, NC

Customer Reviews

5
out of 5
3 reviews

Based on Yelp ratings

Read reviews on Yelp

About Barker's Phil Furniture Refinishing

Barker's Phil Furniture Refinishing in Greensboro, North Carolina holds a perfect 5.0 rating, which tells you something real about how they treat their customers. Greensboro sits at the heart of the Piedmont Triad, a region with a long history in manufacturing and craftsmanship, making it a fitting home for a business focused on restoring furniture to its best condition. With services covering both refinishing and furniture repair, they handle the full range of what a damaged or aging piece might need.

Services

Refinishing Services
Furniture Repair

Services & Process

Furniture refinishing involves stripping old stain, paint, or lacquer from a wood surface and applying a fresh finish to restore the original beauty of the grain. Furniture repair goes further, addressing things like broken joints, cracked wood panels, missing veneer, and structural damage that makes a piece unsafe or unusable. Together, these services can take a worn-out dining table, dresser, or antique chair and make it look and function like new. Both services require careful matching of stain tones and finish types to the original piece.

Service Area

Barker's Phil serves Greensboro and the wider Guilford County area, including nearby cities like High Point and Burlington. Their central Greensboro location makes them easy to reach from most points in the Piedmont Triad, whether you're driving in from Kernersville or coming over from Mebane.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between furniture refinishing and furniture repair?
Refinishing focuses on the surface, stripping and replacing the stain, paint, or lacquer on wood furniture. Repair addresses structural problems like broken legs, loose joints, or damaged wood that affect the function and integrity of the piece.
Can you match the original stain color on an antique piece?
Experienced refinishers can get very close to an original stain by layering tones and testing on inconspicuous areas before committing. An exact match isn't always possible, but a skilled shop will work hard to keep the character of the original finish.
Is furniture refinishing worth it for older pieces?
Solid wood antiques and quality vintage furniture are almost always worth refinishing because the underlying material is usually superior to modern alternatives. A refinished piece also holds its value better than a replaced one, especially for antiques.
How long does a furniture refinishing project typically take in Greensboro?
Most projects take one to two weeks depending on the size of the piece and how many coats of finish are required. Busy seasons or complex repairs can extend that timeline, so it's always worth asking when you drop off.
Can you fix water damage or ring stains on wood furniture?
Yes, water stains and ring marks on wood surfaces are a common repair. Depending on how deep the damage goes, they can often be sanded out and refinished without replacing the entire surface.
Do you work on painted furniture as well as stained wood?
Most refinishing shops work with both painted and stained finishes, and some can even apply chalk paint or milk paint for a more vintage aesthetic. Just let them know what look you're going for during the initial consultation.

Is this your business?

Claim your listing to update your info and connect with customers.

Claim This Listing

More Upholstery Shops

All upholstery shops in Greensboro, NC →All upholstery shops in North Carolina →Browse all states →