MURPHY'S TOUCH
Your Source for Fine Woodworking, Finishing, Restoration, Repair, Touch-Up, Training and Consulting
Furniture Medic
For Soft Remodels of Hotels, Restaurants and Other Hospitality Properties
Refresh Image of Existing Pieces
...for property Remodels and upgrades
In the hospitality business, there's fierce competition to keep properties looking fresh and up to date. It's often not financially feasible to install new furniture throughout - that's where we come in. We can remove scratches, watermarks, burn marks and other wear and tear of existing furniture to update your property's image and save you money.
Shipping and Installation Damage Repair
...accidents happen
When furniture is manufactured overseas, as most of it is these days - it travels by container to the US. Dings, dents and scratches show up during transport as well as during actual installation - as time is money! We can help. Working alongside installation and construction teams, we can touch up pieces quickly to get your property up and running fast.
Color Change, Match and Correction
...it's the details that matter
Using low-odor, water-based products, we can quickly and easily change the color of pieces to suit your new look. We also offer custom finishes to suit your design needs. From built-ins and paneling to tables, chairs and beds, all work is done on-site with your schedule and budget in mind to minimize the down time for your property.
Custom & Specialty Furniture Creation
...for that special property that commands the highest quality.
Whether it's a luxury chalet in the mountains or a high end resort overlooking the ocean, you need the type of furniture your guests wish they had in their own homes... we've got you covered. With our extensive knowledge and experience, we can help provide you with the furniture that will set your property apart from all the rest.
We'll Come to YOU
Murphy's Mobile Touch brings all of our services into your home!Over the years, Paul has added to his list of skills and services to include Murphy’s Mobile Touch where waxing and furniture touch up is provided to those clients that prefer not to transport their pieces, or for those who have elaborate built-in cabinetry or paneling. This service has also expanded into the commercial market where Paul and his team act as “Furniture Medics” for hotel chains undergoing upgrades and/or new builds with furniture installations.Sharing 25 years of knowledge and expertise through customized training and consulting.
For the Trades and Do It Yourself
Murphy's Master Class
If you're passionate about learning all the Old World Techniques used to restore antiques to their Original Luster, this training is for you! Using products and tools that have been used for 100's of years - you can become a pro at antique restoration, repair and refinishing. With Murphy’s Master Class Paul shares his “trade secrets” of Restoration and Refinishing.
On Site Consulting & Training
We can train your crew to create timeless finishes that get you hired again and again. Whether it's just consulting on the side or hands-on help on the job, we've got you covered. On-site consulting and training allows others to tap into Paul's years of expert knowledge and experience.
Gallery
Photos of before and after the "touch" restorations, and other finishes.
The Expert Himself
...with over 25 years of experience
Paul Murphy
OWNER
When Paul was just 16 years old, he began his apprenticeship into the antique restoration and refinishing field in his hometown of Farnham – Surrey, England. As a third generation restorer, he discovered his natural abilities to bring out the beauty in antiques. In 1982, Paul moved from England to Los Angeles and he brought with him his love for the restoration and refinishing trade. For the first 5 years in LA, he worked for 3 of the top restoration companies in the area. By 1987, he was ready to branch off on his own and started Murphy’s Touch as he further developed his own creative style of bringing life back to the finest antiques.
Since then, Paul has built a solid reputation for being one of the most skilled restorers, and is known for his knack for keeping antique pieces looking “antique”—as well as for making new pieces look old. Utilizing old world products that were used in the original creation of the antiques, Paul’s methods help to maintain the value of the piece in the market. Having worked for prestigious clients that range from a king, a Mayor and the Getty Museum to the who’s who in the Hollywood crowd, Paul can confidently replicate "any kind of finish you can come up with."
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310-268-8285
