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Cutting Edge Tools: The Tools We Love at RFP
When it comes to furniture fabrication, it’s our mandate to combine the latest technology with the timeless care of handmade details. Here’s how we do it - Cutting Edge Tools Cutting Edge Tools - Humans have been creating quality pieces of furniture for as long as...
What is the Sit Test, and Why Do We Do It?
What is the Sit Test? It may be our favourite part of the furniture fabrication process (our clients’ too). What makes the sit test so special? You wouldn’t buy a pair of shoes without trying them on first, right? What is the Sit Test When it comes to an item that...
Standard Heights for Tables and Seating: Where Do You Stand?
A common reason for getting dining pieces custom made together is to get a perfect match between a table and seats. But how do standard Tables and Seating heights in furniture design really measure up? Tables and Seating | You know the saying – “Measure twice, cut...
The benefits of working with RFP on custom wood projects
Not all custom wood projects furniture is made equally – it all comes down to the fabricator, and there are a few reasons you should go with RFP. Using wood as the base of your custom wood projects already comes with a long list of benefits – it’s an extremely...
The RFP Process: Why makes us different custom furniture makers
No experience working with a custom furniture maker to make your dreams come true? Here’s how we do it, step by step. As with any creative pursuit, every person – or group – will take a different approach to collaboration and creation. Ours at RFP Design Group Inc....
The RFP approach to custom furniture manufacturing
We’re obsessed with design, technology, and working with our clients to make their vision a reality. That drives RFP to be the authority in custom furniture manufacturing in Canada. Welcome to RFP! We’re so glad you decided to stop by to learn about custom furniture...
Shades and Colours: Wood Staining vs. Wood Painting
But to paint, or to stain – that is the question. Wood Staining vs. Wood Painting Choosing wood as the material for a piece of custom furniture may be a decision that’s less about the wood (or it’s quality) itself, and more about its ability to take a certain finish,...
Different cuts of wood: What they are, and why they matter.
You can probably name different wood types off the top of your head. But can you do that with different cuts of wood? So you’ve decided on a type of wood for your custom piece of furniture. Congratulations, your work is done! Or so you thought. Different cuts of wood...
The Basics of Wood Materials: Solid vs. Laminate vs. Veneer
The finishing on wood pieces may be surface level, but their impact on look, function and price goes much deeper. Here are the basics of what you need to know when choosing between solid wood, laminate and veneer. Whether it’s an office, retail space, restaurant,...
What you need to know about fabric fibers
What separates cotton from silk from polyester from acrylic? The answer is the – ahem – fiber of the issue - the fabric fibers When you’re new to custom furniture, it can be exciting to imagine your grand vision for a space without restriction. But when it comes down...