Lester Furniture Repair & Upholstery

Upholstery Shop in Franklinton, North Carolina

(919) 720-8525402 S Chavis St, Franklinton, NC 27525View on Yelp

About Lester Furniture Repair & Upholstery

Lester Furniture Repair and Upholstery is based in Franklinton, a small town in Franklin County that sits about 30 miles north of Raleigh. Customers here often have older homes filled with solid, well-made furniture that's worth keeping up rather than replacing. Lester's covers a broad range of work including furniture repair, refinishing, and reupholstery, making it a one-stop shop for pieces that need attention from multiple angles. That combination is genuinely useful when a piece has both wood and fabric problems.

Services

Furniture Repair
Refinishing Services
Furniture Reupholstery

Services & Process

Furniture repair at Lester's handles structural issues like broken joints, cracked frames, and hardware that's come loose. Refinishing covers the wood surfaces, which can include stripping old finish, sanding, staining, and applying a fresh protective coat to bring dull or damaged wood back to life. Reupholstery addresses the fabric, foam, and cushion work. Having all three services under one roof means a damaged antique or worn family heirloom can be fully restored without moving it between multiple shops.

Service Area

Lester Furniture Repair and Upholstery serves Franklinton and the surrounding Franklin County area. Customers from nearby towns like Louisburg, Youngsville, and Wake Forest also make the trip for the shop's combined repair, refinishing, and upholstery capabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Lester's refinish and reupholster the same piece at the same time?
Yes, that's one of the advantages of working with a shop that offers both services. Having the wood work and fabric work done together means the piece is fully restored in a single visit rather than requiring multiple shops and multiple drop-offs.
What does furniture refinishing actually involve?
Refinishing typically means removing the old finish through sanding or chemical stripping, repairing any surface damage in the wood, then applying stain and a topcoat like lacquer or polyurethane. The result is wood that looks restored and is protected from future wear.
Can antique furniture be repaired without losing its value?
It depends on the piece and the type of repair. For valuable antiques, conservative restoration that preserves original materials is usually preferred. A shop experienced with older furniture can advise you on the best approach before starting any work.
How do I transport a large sofa or armoire to a shop in Franklinton?
Many customers use a pickup truck or rent a cargo van for larger pieces. It's worth calling the shop in advance to ask whether they have any pickup or delivery options available, especially for heavy or awkward items.
Can the shop match an existing wood stain color on a repaired piece?
Experienced refinishing shops can get very close to an existing stain color, though an exact match isn't always guaranteed, especially on older furniture where the finish has aged. Showing the shop the piece in person gives the best chance of a good match.
Is it possible to change the fabric color and wood finish at the same time to update an older piece?
Absolutely. Many customers use restoration as an opportunity to modernize a piece by choosing a new stain and a fresh fabric that fits their current decor. The shop can walk you through both choices so the final result looks intentional.

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