Furniture restoration in the HoReCa sector is a decision based on both economic and aesthetic considerations. A restaurant or café’s furnishings directly influence customers’ first impressions of the establishment — a worn table with scratches or a damaged surface suggests negligent maintenance. Timely restoration maintains the establishment’s visual image at a high level without a large investment in new furnishings.
Tabletop restoration
Tabletops are the most frequently worn part of furniture in a restaurant or café — daily contact with dishes, utensils, cleaning agents and mechanical impacts leaves scratches, white marks from hot dishes and causes the surface to lose its original colour. Replacing a laminated surface with a new, inexpensive laminated board is the most economical solution, while replacing premium solid wood or HPL compact tabletops ensures a longer service life.
Wooden surface restoration involves sanding and renewing the varnish or oil — this process restores the wood’s appearance and protects it from further moisture and mechanical damage. Wooden surface restoration can be carried out several times, making it a sustainable solution. Explore Tabletop for new surface replacement or restoration.
Chair and bench restoration
Replacing chair upholstery is one of the most common restoration tasks — the fabric or leather material on soft seats wears out faster than the chair frame. Applying new fabric or leather to the original frame restores the chair’s appearance for 30–50% of the cost of a new chair. The option to use new, trendy fabric colours or materials also allows the establishment’s interior concept to be refreshed at the same time.
Repainting or recoating metal-framed chairs and table bases restores their appearance. Removing corrosion from outdoor chairs and renewing the protective coating extends their service life in terrace conditions. Wooden-framed chair restoration involves scraping, repairing damaged areas and renewing the paint or varnish.
The economic case for restoration
Restoration is economically justified when the furniture’s structural condition is good but the surface is worn. Typically, restoration costs are 20–40% of the price of new furniture — meaning that for the cost of one new table, 3–5 existing tables can be restored. Budget savings are particularly significant for establishments with a large amount of furniture.
Restoration is also a more sustainable approach — by preserving existing furniture, waste is reduced and resource consumption for new furniture production is minimised.
HoReCa restoration scenarios
In a café with 10-year-old wooden tables, sanding and revarnishing the tabletops restores their original appearance and provides further protection against moisture and scratches. In a restaurant, replacing banquet chair upholstery with new, trendy fabric simultaneously restores the chairs and refreshes the establishment’s interior concept.
Also explore tables, chairs and HoReCa Furniture for new furnishings or additions.
Frequently asked questions
How do I determine whether furniture should be restored or replaced? Restoration is more cost-effective if the frame or base structure is stable and free of structural damage. If the furniture base is damaged, deformed or broken, replacement is usually more economically justified. BHS specialists help assess the condition of existing furniture and recommend the optimal solution.
How long does tabletop restoration take? A typical tabletop replacement or sanding with revarnishing takes 1–3 days, depending on the scope of work. Larger establishments with many tables can plan gradual restoration to avoid disrupting operations.
Why choose BHS?
BHS – Baltic HoReCa Solutions supplies professional equipment for restaurants, cafés, hotels and canteens: more than 20,000 products from many manufacturers. Our specialists help you choose the right equipment and spare parts for your kitchen or bar.
Delivery
We deliver across the European Union. Delivery time and cost depend on the order volume and destination — contact the BHS team for an exact price and lead time.
