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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.
“Early Christian churches did not have pews; instead, people only stood and were allowed to walk around and socialize with other church goers. Church pews were first introduced in the 13th century, however, it was only after the Protestant Reformation in 1517 when church services began to concentrate on the sermon rather than on interaction among church members. This is why church pews were popularized as part of church architecture and replaced stone seats with wooden benches.
A rockdalecitizen.com article published last August 26 discussed a local church buying an old movie theater (formerly the Carmike Cinema) and planning to hold services there once renovations are completed. According to Philip Lehman, lead pastor for Discover Point Church, the former theater is still in need of renovations, although the exterior will reportedly end up as the “prettiest part of the building.” Nevertheless, as no church’s interior should ever be neglected, pastors make the rounds of suppliers wi
http://www.covenantchurchfurniture.com/a-quick-guide-to-properly-choosing-appropriate-church-pews-for-sale
Choosing the Best Color for Your Religious Space Before Picking Out Church Pews for Sale
Posted on: October 9, 2013
“Designs for religious spaces today are no longer limited to archaic motifs like the flying buttresses and clustered columns of old. In fact, contemporary religious interior designs target a new range of artistic sensibilities. However, many still tend to water down their selections and revert to a neutral scheme to get everyone to agree; the problem is that although playing it safe does have its merits, it can be quite boring.
An article by Sandy Stone in heimsmath.com refers to this practice as the “Everything is Beige” syndrome. She says that this is why color must be considered from the very beginning of the design process—long before you’ve looked into the most suitable church pews for sale. She advises that the church assigns a color committee made of three to four qualified persons who will work with the architect or interior designer to understand the impact of color on the church’s design.”
http://www.covenantchurchfurniture.com/choosing-the-best-color-for-your-religious-space-before-church-chairs
Repurposing of an Old Church: flooring, Interiors and Wooden Church Chairs Retained
Posted on: October 8, 2013
“Calvary Baptist – an almost century old church that housed crumbling ceilings, walls, and wooden church chairs, is getting re-purposed into a law firm after it was bought by Dan Davis, owner of a prestigious law firm. This sparked a mixed reaction to the public as the edifice is known for its historic heritage such as the gathering of 1,500 people to listen to the speech of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Thankfully, the new owner of the property is keen in retaining the original benches, podium, and stage, intact. The industrious project includes keeping the wood flooring, restoring the stained glass windows, wooden church chairs, and recreating the balconies and sanctuary.”
http://www.covenantchurchfurniture.com/church-pews-for-sale-rebuilding-refurnishing-bethesda-baptist-church
Repurposing of an Old Church: flooring, Interiors and Wooden Church Chairs Retained
Posted on: October 7, 2013
“Calvary Baptist – an almost century old church that housed crumbling ceilings, walls, and wooden church chairs, is getting re-purposed into a law firm after it was bought by Dan Davis, owner of a prestigious law firm. This sparked a mixed reaction to the public as the edifice is known for its historic heritage such as the gathering of 1,500 people to listen to the speech of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Thankfully, the new owner of the property is keen in retaining the original benches, podium, and stage, intact. The industrious project includes keeping the wood flooring, restoring the stained glass windows, wooden church chairs, and recreating the balconies and sanctuary.”
http://www.covenantchurchfurniture.com/refinishing-church-chairs-and-preserving-our-heritage-the-story-of-calvary-baptist-church
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