Against the Grain Finishing Company
Against the Grain Finishing Company

Against the Grain Finishing Company

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Introduction: There are many qualified finishers working today. Many have done the work for years. My work stands out because of the workmanship and the attention to all aspects of the project. We believe in doing whatever we can by hand using care and attention to detail. Finishing is most sucessful when the finisher and the client work together. We always encourage our clients to visit our workshop.
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Hired 116 times

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32 years in business

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Libby C.
Feb 19, 2020
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Rick and Colleen were so efficient and professional and both, a delight! I felt completely comfortable that my dear Grandma’s bed was in good hands and what a beautiful job they did. Number 1 in my book and would recommend to anyone with a furniture refinishing need!

Details: Apply new paint or stain • Bed frame • 1 piece of furniture • At the pro’s location

Furniture Refinishing
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Annie M.
Dec 9, 2018
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I moved up to Portland and didn't know anyone to refinish my grandmothers table and chairs. The table is from my maternal grandmother and the chairs from my paternal grandmother, both very special. I never used Thumbtack either but since I didn't know where to begin to find a good furniture finishing person I gave it a go. Colleen from Against the Grain Finishing company was the only people to respond to my request. I liked Colleen from her emails and decided to go see her with my table. I'm so glad I did, the work is amazing. The table is a bear claw that had been painted white multiple times and Colleen and Rick were able to bring it back to the wood while maintaining all the details on the legs. The chairs were not painted but one of them was split on the seat and they were both a bit wobbly and now they are perfect. Plus they matched the stain on the chairs and table. I really couldn't be happier. I will be keeping their contact information for the future and would recommend them to anyone. I never met Rick but Colleen is a very nice sweet lady and you can tell she loves how she makes a living.

Details: Apply new paint or stain • Restoration of antique furniture • Restoration of original wood • Strip old paint or stain • Table • 1 piece of furniture • I travel to the furniture refinisher

Furniture Refinishing
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Stacy N.
Feb 15, 2014
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Hired on Thumbtack

Colleen and Against the Grain refinished a buffet for me. It turned out better than I expected they matched the color with my other furniture perfectly! They finished it earlier than expected only took about a week and they were very reasonable - would definitely use them again!
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Barb T.
Jun 5, 2014
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Colleen and Rick were professional and friendly. They were both great to work with throughout the whole process. We bought the furniture 23 years ago and have used it almost daily with three kids and a large extended family. The furniture had deep scratches and worn off varnish. Now the furniture is absolutely beautiful and I think it looks better now than when it was brand-new. In addition their prices are very reasonable. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone who needs refinishing work.
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Shannon B.
Mar 13, 2013
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Colleen did great job refinishing 2 desks. They look beautiful. She was extremely response to my email inquires, timely with pick up and delivery and I thought her prices were very competitive. I'd strongly recommend her to anyone looking to refinish a cherished piece of wood furniture.
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Rick Parker

FAQs

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    After over twenty years the most common type of work we have done is refinishing furniture. Most clients have wanted the furniture stained to match a color they have selected or to match to other furniture in their home. Many times clients will see the furniture with the stain removed and will decide to stain the furniture with a clear stain because of the beauty of the wood. This happens frequently with walnut.

  • Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

    We recently refinished a large vintage walnut office desk. The desk came from a family that we have worked for since the 1990's. The desk was used by the clients grandfather. Walnut is a wood that is my favorite for its beauty and durability.

  • What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

    If I gave two pieces of advice to a client looking to hire a furniture refinisher I would start by saying the representative of the company should be cordial and responsive to your questions. In most cases a client has furniture that is important to them and will also be an investment. If an individual contacts our business we owe them the respect they deserve. Secondly, I would ask where I could see examples of their work. A website is the easiest way to view work but also books of photos or actual work completed will display work. Furniture refinishing can only be done correctly when the client and refinisher work together.