Before You Restore: Evaluating Church Pew Conditions
Posted on: December 5, 2013
Since they’re mostly made from wood, church pews are vulnerable to moisture and molds (unless they’re treated with special preservatives) which could lead them to break apart. Even with wood preservatives, the pews may have to be replaced sooner rather than later due to wear and tear. However, they can still be saved with a little refinishing, especially if the wood material is essentially still intact.
One way of determining whether or not a simple refinishing can be done is to gauge the condition of the veneers that were applied on the pews. If too much of them have already worn off, then it’s probably time to purchase additional pews as replacements. Worn-out veneers are a good sign that the wood underneath them is also too weak to be restored. Since modern church pews are constructed with sturdier materials, buying seems to be the best option.
Otherwise, the pews can be sent to a wood expert so that their veneers can be restored. Generally speaking, refinishing and restoring old church pews are only about a third of the cost of buying new ones. Of course, pews that are obviously no longer as structurally-sound as they used to need to be replaced rather than given a makeover.
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