The English Refinisher hand-paints and lacquers furniture in Dallas, TX — from soft French-provincial pastels to high-gloss lacquer credenzas. We match any color, from a paint-store swatch to a custom Pantone, and finish every piece in a durable, furniture-grade topcoat built for daily use.
Custom Furniture Painting Services in Dallas
Painted and lacquered furniture is one of the fastest ways to change a room without buying new pieces. We specialize in smooth, brush-mark-free finishes on detailed furniture — carved fretwork, quatrefoil cabinet fronts, scalloped panels, and turned legs — where a DIY paint job usually goes wrong.
Finishes We Offer
- Custom color matching — blush, slate blue, black & taupe two-tone, and any color you bring us
- High-gloss lacquer — mirror-smooth, durable finishes for credenzas, cabinets, and tabletops
- Two-tone finishes — painted case pieces with a natural or stained wood top
- French provincial & traditional case goods — dressers, nightstands, and consoles finished in soft, on-trend colors
Recent Painted & Lacquered Pieces
Quatrefoil cabinet, two ways. The same carved quatrefoil cabinet finished in two different palettes — a moody slate blue and a black-and-taupe two-tone — each with restored brass ring pulls, shows how much a color choice changes a piece’s personality.
French provincial dresser in blush. A traditional serpentine-front dresser refinished in a soft blush lacquer with its original brass hardware polished and reinstalled.
Windsor armchair, bare wood to glossy white. A spindle-back Windsor armchair stripped to bare wood and finished in a bright, glossy white — proof that painted finishes can completely transform an antique silhouette.
Scalloped-panel console. A carved scalloped console painted in a clean, updated neutral that highlights its panel detail instead of hiding it.
Faux-bamboo dresser in soft blue. A faux-bamboo dresser lacquered in a soft, powdery blue with its brass hardware polished and reinstalled — a playful finish that keeps the carved bamboo detail front and center.
Our Painting & Lacquer Process
- Surface prep — sanding, priming, and filling any dents or veneer gaps so the final coat is smooth, not just colorful.
- Color matching — we mix and test swatches against your inspiration photo, fabric, or paint chip before committing.
- Spray application — sprayed (not brushed) finishes for an even, professional-grade coat with no visible strokes.
- Topcoat & cure — a furniture-grade topcoat is applied for durability, then fully cured before delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you match a specific paint color or fabric swatch?
Yes. Bring a swatch, a Pantone number, or even an inspiration photo and we’ll custom-mix to match it as closely as possible.
What’s the difference between painted and lacquered finishes?
Painted finishes typically have a satin or matte sheen and a slightly textured feel; lacquer finishes are sprayed in multiple thin coats and buffed to a high-gloss, glass-smooth surface. Lacquer costs more but gives a dramatically different, more formal look.
Will paint hide the wood grain and carved details?
No — properly sprayed paint follows carved details like quatrefoils, fretwork, and fluting instead of pooling in the grooves, so the detail stays crisp. We take extra time on detailed pieces for exactly this reason.
How durable is a painted or lacquered finish?
Our topcoats are furniture-grade and designed for daily use, including drawers, tabletops, and high-touch surfaces. We can recommend the right sheen and topcoat based on how the piece will be used.
Have a piece you want painted or lacquered? Send us a photo and your color inspiration for a free estimate. [Phone] | [Email]