First Baptist Church in Ringgold, Louisiana, had blue seat-only upholstery that was showing its age. Leadership wanted a calmer, more pulled-together sanctuary. Sharpe’s Church Interiors reupholstered seats and the front of the backs in a Watercolor fabric — on-site, around their service schedule.
What they wanted
The old blue seats left the backs bare wood, so the rows looked a bit split. They wanted cushioning on the back as well, and a fabric that worked with the carpet, walls, and light in the room. After samples, they landed on Watercolor — soft neutrals with enough texture to hold interest without shouting.
Seat-only to seat-and-back
Moving from seat-only to padded fronts on the backs does two things: people sit more comfortably, and the rows look finished. We checked joints, then built foam and fabric into that new layout pew by pew.
On-site in Ringgold
We worked in the sanctuary so pews didn’t leave the building. Section by section kept Sundays available. High-density foam, tight seams, Factory-to-Field style fastening — the usual shop standard.
- Before: dated blue seat-only fabric
- After: Watercolor on seat and front of back
Project snapshot
Location: First Baptist Church — Ringgold, Louisiana
Scope: Pew upholstery (seat and front of back)
Was: Blue seat-only
Fabric: Watercolor
How: On-site foam and fabric
Louisiana (and beyond)
We do this work across Louisiana and nationwide — Absecon, our Timeless Collection, and other lines depending on the room. Sometimes pews are the whole job; sometimes they lead into carpet or refinishing later. For more examples, see our pew upholstery in Vanceburg, Kentucky and pew upholstery and carpet tiles in Victoria, TX, or learn more about our pew refinishing service.
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