by Juanita | Nov 29, 2024 | Ava Lee's History Corner, customer experience, Furniture Care, George's Furniture, Georges Difference, Tables
Solid hardwood will receive dents and scratches over the years of hard use. While the dents can be raised out (see instructions for minimizing dents), the accumulation over time may require refinishing – complete sanding and a new finish. Some people like those “memory marks” on their table while others want to see their old table new again. Not only are Georges Furniture tables protected with a durable water-resistant finish they can be refinished after years of hard use.
Refinished
After 18+ years of enjoying their Georges Furniture table, Rob and Melinda wanted to refinish their beloved table. They also loved the two-tone style, where we used two different stains or a combination of two different woods and stains. While we refinished their table we added a different stain to parts of the table for a two-tone look.
Word of Mouth
How did Rob and Melinda first find out about George’s quality handcrafted furniture. A different way. Yes, word of mouth is a great way to share the discovery of quality handcrafted furniture in Lancaster County, PA. One day a contractor who was doing work at a post office started a conversation with Rob, who drove a truck with the postal service. Rob shared his quest for quality furniture and the contractor said you must check out Georges Furniture in Marietta, PA near Maytown.
Narrow Table Search
Rob and Melinda searched around the furniture stores for a narrow table to fit in their space. 38-inch-wide table is not an easy size to find. They wanted to use some money that their mother gave to them. It is hard to find quality craftsmanship and custom sizes.
Love at first sight
The minute they walked into George’s showroom they knew this was what she was looking for in size and quality. To be able to customize everything was unheard of in normal furniture stores. Rob and Melinda spent hours looking over the many options and decided on a perfect size, wood, leg style and edge. She gets compliments on the long overhang on the ends of her table. This space is great for the ladies who like to cross their legs. The tabletop needed to be wide enough to fit a meat platter and two dinner plates yet still small enough to fit in their dining area.
High Lights
Melinda remembers what impressed her most about Georges Furniture.
- Strength Test – 13 People standing on top of an extension table.
- A table that kept on extending – up to 21 feet.
- Wood shop tour
- Top quality craftsmanship
- Attention to detail
During deliver the delivery man accidentally scratched the table with his watch and took it back to be repaired. Melinda questioned why the table even needed to go back.
Customer Service
“The customer service is top notch.” -Melinda.
From visiting the showroom and wood shop to exploring the details of furniture on the order. We design, build and deliver our furniture. The service exceeds expectations.
by Juanita | Aug 21, 2018 | George's Furniture
Tour Georges Furniture
Here at George’s, we pride ourselves on our deep Lancaster County roots. Our craft has passed down through generations. We love when visitors stop in for a woodshop tour to learn more about us. Schedule your today!
Our tours offer a fun and informative experience. A personal guided tour of our woodshop and showrooms. Knowledgeable tour guides offer an in depth look at how George’s Furniture is handcrafted by one craftsman, one piece at a time.
While we would LOVE to meet each of you in person, we know that not all of you will be able to stop in for a tour. If you are unable to stop by, we encourage you to visit our website and view our videos detailing a previous tour we provided for PNC Tours!
Our tour hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm, and Friday from 9 am – 2 pm.
by Juanita | May 12, 2018 | Accessories, George's Furniture
George’s Furniture specializes in customizable hardwood furniture—but did you know we also make accessories that will light up any room in your home? From cutting boards, to hand turned wooden bowls, to keepsake boxes, our craftsmen’s careful precision and skills are unmatched.
Our gorgeous wooden bowls are hand turned using the following steps:
- Initial rough turning: this first step takes place while the wood is still wet (before starting the drying process). The rough turning is complete when the bowl’s thickness is about 1” all around.
- One year of drying: the wood then dries for an entire year. For the last four months of drying, the wood is brought into a stable environment (like your home) for the final drying time.
- Remounted to lathe: The rough turned bowl can then be remounted to the turning lathe. You will notice the slightly oval shape due to the drying process. By letting the bowl fully dry, you will have a bowl that keeps its perfectly round shape for life!
- Thickness achieved: Hand turning continues and, depending on the skill of the craftsmen, the bowl will be turned into a very narrow thickness all around—giving it a beautiful shape and feel. The turning isn’t quite finished until the craftsman takes varying grades of sanding paper to provide the smooth touch to the bowl.
- Final product: The final product is then rubbed with a food-safe finish made for items such as butcher blocks and salad bowls.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL4anCcr2dA
Visit our Lancaster County showroom today to see a variety of solid wood accessories, created and customized by our skilled craftsmen!
by Juanita | Apr 26, 2018 | Customization, Furniture Care, George's Furniture, Rocking Chairs, Stools, Tables
Caring for your piece of George’s Furniture is not like caring for just any piece of furniture. The finish used on each of our pieces is a durable, high-quality finish—and it is the best we have found for the following reasons:
NO MORE WATER MARKS
High Quality, Catalyzed Water-Resistant Finish
- The finish is both heat and water-resistant
- You do not need to use coasters for hot and cold drinks.
- Warm dishes will not make white rings on the table (however, when taking items directly from the oven, stovetop, or microwave, a hot pad is suggested)
- A good rule is:
If it is not too hot for your fingers, it will not harm the table.
Weekly Care
- Furniture can be washed with a damp cloth.
- Duster spray may be used (however, sprays that contain wax may cause an undesirable build-up over a period of time)
Occasional Care
- Polishing or to remove fingerprints, use a good grade furniture polish. Our favorite is Old English Lemon Oil, but Guardsman is also a good choice!
Note Worthy
- The finish will have a chemical reaction if it comes in contact with rubber cement, airplane glue, or similar products.
- Permanent magic markers and cigarette burns cause permanent damage to the finish.
- The finish will scratch and the wood will dent, so be careful not to slide heavy objects across the table, counters, dressers, etc. A staple or even a hard crumb could cause a surface scratch or indentation.
- This is solid wood furniture, and it can be refinished.
Damage Repair
Made in 1983. Refinished like new.
If the damage is a deep scratch or dent and the finish is broken, the damage can be minimized.
- First, soak the dent with a water saturated washcloth for several hours.
- Then, while protecting it with a damp washcloth, apply a steam iron to the dent and process will help swell the dent out to the original level.
- Please call us for advice on this process.
Restore to New
Having been in business more than 50+ years, we have families who bought a table when their children were small. Then, when their family grew up or the table passed to the next generation, they brought the table back to us and we refinished the tabletop to look as good as new.
If you have any questions, please call us! Our furniture is built to endure the test of time. A great heirloom to be shared over the generations.
by Juanita | Jan 15, 2018 | George's Furniture, Stools
After a long discussion talking with a customer, who works as a back surgeon, George decided to take his regular foot stool and convert it to a slanted stool using a precise ankle angle, achieving the most comfortable foot stool.
Precise Angle for comfort
The slanted stool to designed at the precise angle for maximum comfort. The motion of a rocking chair has proven to be very calming to the soul.
The George’s Furniture slanted stool is perfect to place your feet on for a relaxing resting position, and it can even be slid under your customized “rocking recliner” for storage! The slanted stool can be custom made to match the wood and finish of your amazing non-tipping spindle-back rocking chair.
Experience the comfort
We invite you to experience the non tipping rocking chair yourself. Explore the various size to find the best size for your. Choose the three arm styles and 5 back designs available. For more information about our slanted stools and rocking chairs, or to place a custom order for either one, call us today at 1-800-799-1685! Georgesfurniturepa.com
