Business Details
37 Years
experience
Expert Furniture Restoration & Repair Services in Maywood, IL
Fay Furniture Services has been a family-owned and operated business since 1989, dedicated to providing high-quality furniture restoration and repair services to residential and commercial clients across Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. With over 35 years of combined experience, our team specializes in general furniture repair, upholstery, refinishing, finishing, caning, stripping, painting, touch-up, and cleaning. Owner Bill Fay, who has over 30 years of expertise in woodworking, has passed his skills to his son, ensuring continuity in craftsmanship. We collaborate with interior designers, cabinet shops, antique dealers, and businesses to restore pieces to their original glory or create custom finishes.Our commitment to precision is evident in our ability to match samples perfectly and make repairs virtually undetectable. We offer free estimates and prioritize customer satisfaction through personalized service. Our work spans from on-site touch-ups in hospitals and schools to full restorations of antique furniture. We use premium materials, including Benjamin Moore paints and furniture-grade finishes, to ensure durability and aesthetic appeal. Our process combines traditional techniques with modern solutions to meet diverse client needs while maintaining the integrity of each piece we handle.
Services
Furniture Restoration
Upholstery
Refinishing
Custom Painting
Kitchen Cabinet Refurbishing
On-Site Touch-Up
Caning
Wood Repair
Color Matching
Antique Restoration
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of combined experience in furniture restoration and repair.
- Our family-owned business prioritizes personalized service and attention to detail.
- We specialize in matching custom finishes and making repairs virtually undetectable.
- We provide free estimates for all residential and commercial projects.
- We serve both residential and commercial clients across Chicago and suburbs.
Services
Furniture Restoration
We specialize in restoring furniture to its original condition, removing old finishes, repairing damage, and applying custom stains or paints. Our process ensures durability and aesthetic appeal while preserving historical integrity. Clients include homeowners, antique dealers, and commercial spaces seeking to revive valuable pieces.
Upholstery
Our upholstery services include reupholstering chairs, sofas, and custom panels using premium fabrics from Greenhouse, Luxury, and United Fabrics. We replace deteriorated cushions and restore worn surfaces, offering both traditional and modern design options for residential and commercial clients.
Custom Painting
We provide custom painting services for furniture using Benjamin Moore paints and furniture-grade lacquers. Our team matches any color sample and offers glazing or distressing techniques to achieve unique finishes, transforming outdated pieces into modern statement items for homes and offices.
Kitchen Cabinet Refurbishing
We restore kitchen cabinets through touch-ups, staining, or painting, offering cost-effective solutions compared to full replacements. Our process includes shop refinishing for doors and on-site finishing for frames, using moisture-resistant, durable coatings for long-lasting results.
On-Site Touch-Up
Our on-site touch-up service addresses minor damage like nicks and scratches in commercial and residential settings. We blend repairs seamlessly with existing finishes, working after hours to minimize disruption in spaces like offices, hospitals, and schools.
People
Bill Fay
Owner & Operator
Bill Fay has over 30 years of experience in furniture restoration, specializing in high-end finishes and antique repair. He learned the craft from his father and previously worked in piano restoration and commercial furniture restoration before founding Fay Furniture Services in 1989.
Teresa Fay
Co-Owner
Teresa Fay co-founded the business with Bill, contributing to operations and customer service. She brings organizational expertise and a deep understanding of client needs, ensuring smooth project execution and client satisfaction.
Bill Fay Jr.
Restoration Specialist
Bill Fay Jr. has been trained by his father in advanced restoration techniques. He specializes in wood repair, custom finishes, and guitar restoration, expanding the company's capabilities while maintaining traditional craftsmanship standards.
Questions
What services does Fay Furniture Services offer?
We provide furniture restoration, upholstery, refinishing, custom painting, kitchen cabinet refurbishing, on-site touch-ups, and caning services for residential and commercial clients.
Do you work with commercial clients?
Yes, we serve commercial clients including offices, schools, hospitals, and government institutions with on-site touch-ups and large-scale furniture restoration projects.
Can you match custom paint colors?
Yes, we can match any paint color sample using Benjamin Moore paints or create custom lacquer/water-based finishes to meet your specific design needs.
How long does cabinet refinishing take?
Cabinet refinishing typically takes 2-3 weeks, including shop work for doors and on-site finishing for frames, depending on project complexity.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes, we provide free estimates for all residential and commercial furniture restoration, repair, and refinishing projects upon request.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Chicago and surrounding suburbs including Northbrook, Naperville, Oak Park, and La Grange for both residential and commercial projects.
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