Re-upholstery of existing pews
We strip the worn fabric and tired foam, then re-pad and re-cover the pews you already own. Your members get a pew that feels and looks brand new, and the church keeps its solid wood.
Serving churches nationwide since 1996
Your pews, made new.
We're a family-owned crew that re-covers and re-pads church pews, choir chairs and kneelers, on site, for congregations across the country. Keep the solid wood pews you already love and give every member a seat they'll be glad to come back to.
15-year written warranty
Why churches call us
- Serving nationwide
- Established in 1996
- 15-year written warranty
- Free estimates
- Family owned and operated
- Never interrupts a Sunday service
- Price match on comparable quotes
“Everyone knew exactly what to do and when to do it.”
Keep the pews you have
Solid wood deserves a second life.
Most churches that call us are weighing the same choice: replace the pews, or save them. New pews are often made of composition and veneer. Your old ones are solid wood. Padding them adds new life to pews that were built to last, at a fraction of the cost.
We know many congregations run on a shoestring budget. We keep our costs down so your quote is a pleasant surprise, and if you find a better price on a true apples-to-apples job, we'll match it.
Not sure whether gray goes with pink? Our consultants will help you and your staff choose colors and fabrics so the sanctuary looks warm and inviting.
What we upholster
Every seat in the sanctuary.
New upholstery
Bare wood pews can be upholstered for the first time, seat and back. It makes services quieter, keeps people warm in winter and stops that summer sticking.
Custom pew pads
Pads are made to fit your pews exactly and permanently fixed in place, so they never slide, bunch or go missing.
Pulpit & choir chairs
We re-upholster pulpit chairs and choir chairs to match the pews, so the whole front of the sanctuary looks like it belongs together.
Replacement kneeler pads
Worn or cracked kneelers are replaced with new padded covers that are easier on the knees and match your new seating.
Serving nationwide
From our shop in Ohio to your sanctuary, wherever it is.
Our installers travel to churches across the country. We bring the materials, do the work on site and leave your building clean, usually in a day or two.
How it works
Ordered, shipped, installed. Sunday stays Sunday.
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Free estimate
Call us. We'll talk through your pews, chairs and kneelers and give you a free quote.
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Choose your fabric
Pick from fabrics by Sherpa/Shire, including Jetta, Primary, Foundation, Murios and more, with help on color if you want it.
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Materials ship in 4 to 5 weeks
Once you order, the mill ships your materials to our warehouse in about 4 to 5 weeks.
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Installed in 1 to 2 weeks
We schedule installation within 1 to 2 weeks after the materials arrive. Not one Sunday service will be interrupted.
A real job of ours
Same pews. New life.
Drag the handle to compare. These are real photos from one of our jobs: worn, mismatched cushions on the left, and the same pews re-upholstered on the right.
Before
AfterUpholstery options
What your sanctuary could look like.
Illustrative images. Ask us for photos of real jobs like yours.
Full seat and back upholstery 
A wide range of fabrics and colors 
Pulpit chairs Fitted pew pads Choir chairs Kneeler pads
From the churches we've served
In their own words.
From the comments I've heard from the membership and from others who have seen the finished product, we are probably more satisfied than if we had bought new ones. My brother-in-law inspected the finished job and was amazed at the quality of the work and the minimal cost compared to new pews.
Questions churches ask
Is pew padding worth it?
It adds new life to older pews, so the church can keep its solid wood pews instead of buying expensive new ones made of composition and veneer. It also beautifies the sanctuary and gives it a warmer, friendlier feel.
Yes. Padding cuts down on complaints of back problems and arthritis from hard pews. Young or old, everyone appreciates a comfortable seat, and for elderly members it can be the difference between coming to church regularly and staying home.
It makes services quieter by muffling song books and small children's shoes on the wood. It's warmer in winter, so no one has to "warm the board" or sit on a coat, and it stops people sticking to the pews in humid months.
We understand that many churches run on a shoestring budget, so we keep our costs down to give you the best price. If you find a better price on an apples-to-apples job, we'll match it. Estimates are free.
After you order, materials usually take 4 to 5 weeks to ship from the mill to our warehouse. We schedule installation within 1 to 2 weeks after that. Install time depends on the size of the job, and not one Sunday service will be interrupted.
Color choices can be hard. Our consultants can personally help you and your staff decorate your house of worship so it has the inviting, comfortable look you want for your congregation.
Yes. We back our workmanship and materials with a written 15-year warranty, and we install on site.
Free estimate
Let's talk about your pews.
Call us weekdays for a free estimate. Tell us how many pews, chairs and kneelers you have and we'll take it from there.
Reach us
- Toll-free
- 800-723-3558
- pewpadd@zoomnet.net
- Office hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM