Church Pew Upholstery in North Carolina | Mt. Shiloh Pew Upgrade

Mt. Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Williamston, NC, had solid wood pews with no padding. They looked traditional — and they felt like it after a long service. Sharpe’s Church Interiors added seat and back upholstery so the congregation could keep the wood look with actual cushioning.

Why seat-and-back made sense

Replacing the pews wasn’t necessary. The frames were solid. Adding foam and fabric to seats and backs was the practical upgrade — more comfort, same sanctuary character, less cost than new furniture.

More on how we approach this on our pew upholstery services page.

What we did in Williamston

These pews started with zero padding. We evaluated the wood, helped pick durable fabric and foam, prepped without chewing up the finish, then upholstered seats and backs for a consistent row-to-row look.

• Walked the sanctuary and planned foam thickness
• Selected fabric built for weekly worship traffic
• Prepped pews while protecting the wood
• Installed seat and back upholstery
• Checked fit and finish before we left

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After the upgrade

Mt. Shiloh kept their traditional pew lines with cushioning people can feel. Common reasons churches go this route: better comfort, lower cost than replacement, and fabric that can match the room. For more examples, see our on-site pew upholstery in Aiken, SC and pew upholstery in DeFuniak Springs, FL, or learn more about our pew refinishing service.

Thinking about North Carolina pews?

We work churches across NC and beyond — durable materials, on-site when it fits your calendar, and options if you want a broader interior design pass later.

Questions? Our FAQ covers the usual ones. Or request a free estimate / call (910) 694-3007. Sharpe’s Church Interiors, 212 Bait Rd., Dunn, NC 28334. Follow along on Facebook and YouTube.