| If you've been assigned the daunting task of finding | | | | New Colors vs. Existing Colors |
| the best furniture for your church, or other similar | | | | Before you fill your church with new furniture, make |
| organization, here are three important tips to keep in | | | | sure the colors match. This is simply done by asking |
| mind before making a significant investment. If you | | | | your church furniture dealer for a wood stain sample |
| follow the following advice, you will not only save | | | | card. Most reputable dealers will give you one free of |
| your church a lot of valuable financial resources, but | | | | charge. |
| you will outfit your church or other religious setting | | | | How Flexible Is Your Dealer? |
| with furniture that will last for decades to come. | | | | Finding a church furniture dealer who is flexible makes |
| Double Rubs | | | | all the difference. Be sure they are willing to make |
| Ever heard of a double rub? I didn't think so. A | | | | reasonable furniture modifications and alterations |
| double rub refers to furniture upholstery testing. A | | | | without complaint. Most will offer this service at little |
| machine will rub a pad back and forth across the | | | | or no cost. There are of course other important |
| furniture fabric until it is worn out. Most domestic | | | | steps to follow, but if you make sure these three |
| fabrics are rated at about 25,000 double rubs. Be | | | | important areas are covered, you should end up with |
| sure your church furniture is covered with | | | | a quality church furniture purchase that will last for |
| commercial-grade fabric, rated between | | | | years to come. |
| 100,000-250,000 double rubs. | | | | |