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High Grade Finishing: Exceptional Antique Furniture Restoration in Enfield, Connecticut
For over 60 years, High Grade Finishing has been the premier destination for antique furniture restoration in Enfield, Connecticut. This family-owned business specializes in refinishing and repairing cherished 19th and 20th century pieces, from ornate desks and dressers to sturdy cabinets and chairs.
Rus and Valarie, the husband-wife team behind High Grade Finishing, bring decades of expertise to every project. Rus grew up in the area, honing his skills while working for his family's restoration business. Valarie joined the company in 1997, quickly developing her own exceptional craftsmanship. Customers consistently praise the pair's attention to detail, quality of work, and true passion for preserving the past. High Grade Finishing has even restored furniture for prestigious local institutions like Smith College Library and Alumni House, a testament to the owners' unparalleled expertise.
In addition to full-service restoration, High Grade Finishing offers furniture stripping services for do-it-yourself refinishers. The store is located at 6 Print Shop Road in Enfield, with on-site parking and wheelchair accessibility. Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm, and Saturday, 9am to 12pm, allowing ample time for visitors to explore the shop's offerings. One long-time customer remarked that they have relied on High Grade Finishing for over 20 years, unable to find a more qualified restoration company anywhere in the Northeast.
Whether you're looking to breathe new life into a cherished family heirloom or revive a valuable antique find, High Grade Finishing is the perfect destination. With their unmatched expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to exceptional craftsmanship, Rus and Valarie provide personalized service that sets them apart. Customers in Enfield and beyond have trusted High Grade Finishing to restore their most prized antique furniture for over six decades, and with good reason.
16 reviews
Debby Bassell
Awesome couple to do business with their attention to detail is outstanding. They will guide you through the process from beginning to completion. I would recommend this company very highly.
Jake Gleason
Russell, Valarie, and their nephew did a great job! High quality work from the 3 of them
Kim Maliga
I wanted to get my wood cabinet doors redone. Sanded stained and protected. Russ had me send pictures gave me a price. He/they did a wonderful job. They look new. He gave me a timeline to get them done as it was a big project. 36 doors and 10 drawers. Daunting to us. Not to him /them. I only talked with Russ but know his daughter also works there. She probably worked right with him. Such quality work. He honored his price even though he did extra filling some cracks he saw. So happy!
Lisa
Absolutely fantastic people to work with. Very accommodating with colors and finishes. They are exceptional with the quality of work they do. They listen to your needs and make something old, new and functional. I'd recommend them over and over again. After refininishig my chair, they recommended The Light Touch out of Indian Orchard Mass to custom make a cushion for me, and he (Stephen) was really outstanding himself!!Thank you Russell and Valerie for your expertise and workmanship and sending Stephen my way! God bless you and be well.
Chris Wood
We have used High Grade on several projects. Outstanding workmanship each and every time. Rus and Val are both perfectionists. We give them an A++ rating.
Amanda P
Definitely the place to go for all your restoration needs. I’ve been using High Grade Finishing for several years now. Russell and Valarie are a pleasure to work with. Keep up the great work👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Amanda we enjoyed working with you.
Joan Ainsworth
Super talented, the best in the area👍👍👍
Thanks for the kind words Joan.
terence mullins
We have had Russ and Val restore our furniture for over 20 years. You will never find a more qualified refinishing company in the entire Northeast. Their attention to detail is unmatched, as well as the quality of their craftsmanship unparalleled. I have grown up with antiques all of my life and can appreciate the warmth and beauty that a piece of furniture can bring to your home. Throughout my 62 years, I have bought and refinished numerous fine pieces of furniture only to be dissatisfied with the finished product. I happened to be surfing the internet looking for an above average refinishing/restoration company to find out that this little goldmine was in our backyard the entire time. My advice would be this, if you have a piece of furniture that is sentimental or you made an investment in the purchase of a new antique this is the place for you. Look no further, the best of the best is located in Enfield, CT.
Thanks Terence always a pleasure working with you.
Violette Giammarino
Very high quality work. Nice to deal with.
Thanks Violette it was our pleasure working with you.
Amy Johanning
Over the last couple of years, Rus and Valerie have refinished and repaired several pieces I inherited from my grandparents. All turned out beautifully, but my favorite thus far, is their kitchen table and chairs. They used the chairs until they both passed away, but the table had been relegated to the garage. When I got them, the chairs required repair and the table was in pieces. Rus and Val do phenomenal work as evidenced by these photos. I have the set in a new addition to my home and use the table on occasion as a desk. My grandparents would not recognize the set, but they would be so pleased that their "old furniture" is still used. Thank you to High Grade Finishing for restoring all my childhood memories associated with these pieces!
Glad we could be of service to you Amy👍👍👍.