Read what some of our satisfied customers have written about their experiences working with Artech Church Interiors.
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"In this day and age when most companies are more concerned about
profitability and bottom lines then they are true business relationships, you stand shoulders above the rest
by placing customer satisfaction first."
- Pastor Ralph M. Branch Jr.
Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Newark, NJ
"The task was handled with the highest level of professionalism
and completed in a timely fashion with great precision. You clearly demonstrated a spirit of excellence
and take great pride in your work."
- Angela W. Jordan, Chief Operating Officer
St. Peter's Deliverance Center, Bronx, NY
"Tom assured me from our first meeting that we could afford to make the change. I served as Project
Manager for a large church construction project and I have never worked with any contractor that I respect
more then Artech Church Interiors. They were on time and on budget. They exceeded every expectation. I
would give Artech my highest recommendation!!"
- Pastor Jim Detweiler
Calvary Temple Assembly of God, North Haven, CT(regarding new carpet and pew re-upholstery)
"From the beginning you have supplied us with superb advice and
excellent workmanship."
- Reverend Douglas W. Hutchings
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, Glen Cove, NY
"Our thanks for your swift and professional paint job on the interior
of our church."
- Reverend Roland C. Cloutier
Saint Mary Church of the Visitation, Putnam, CT
"Everyone is very pleased with the terrific paint job. I can't wait to see it all with the new
lighting and the stained glass in place."
- Betty Lou Shirley
The First Church, Congregational, United Church of Christ, Nashua, NH
"We look forward to many serviceable years, thanks to the quality of
your workmanship."
- Pastor David L. Tayman
First Assembly of God, Toms River, NJ
"I wish to thank you for making the replacing of the pew cushions a
pleasure instead of a chore."
- Bea Skydell, President
Temple Beth Or, Brick, NJ
"Your kind thoughtfulness in so many varied situations certainly
demonstrates your commitment and regard for this ministry and me. It is certainly far beyond the norm for
any standard business relationship."
- Bishop Roy E. Brown
Pilgrim Church in Hallelujah Square, Brooklyn, NY
"Thank you very much for the wonderful job you did with the balcony
pews."
- Pastor Elmer Gillett
Community Worship Center, Church of the Nazarene, Brooklyn, NY
"Our congregation truly enjoyed sitting on our newly cushioned pews this
past Sunday."
- George A. Kohl, Senior Paster
Belmont Street Baptist Church, Worcester, MA
"I just want to thank you for your help in the painting in making the Cathedral renovation the
outstanding success I believe it to be!"
- Henry Menzies, Architect, (referencing St. Augustine's Cathedral in Bridgeport, CT)
New Rochelle, NY
"The expressions on the faces of the people as they entered the sanctuary,
the Sunday following the installation, was something that one had to see to really appreciate their joy.."
- Russell Mcallister, Project Coordinator
Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Raeford, NC
"I would highly recommend your company to other churches who are in need
of your services."
- Rev. Nelson C. Dukes, Jr.
Fountain Spring Baptist Church, Bronx, NY
Bulletin, Wilton, Conn.
Sept. 2, 2004
Zion's Hill Church looks to past for renovation project
Now, the church is undergoing an extensive renovation that pays tribute to the Greek Revival architectural
themes that were in vogue at its time of construction while also remaining true to the simplistic nature of
colonial New England church designs of the 1840's, and making some practical and cosmetic changes to suit
the needs of its congregation.
Much painting and the physical work of repairing the plaster and ceiling have already been accomplished.
Much of the work is being done by Artech Church Interiors of Danbury, with the added help of church members.
Read the full article here. (PDF version)
Connecticut Post
March 1, 2003
It's 'boom' times for restoration company
Painting old and historic churches is all in a days work for Tom and Bill Burns, owners of Artech Church
Interiors in Danbury. When they arrived to work on the renovation of St. Augustine Cathedral in Bridgeport,
they brought three generations of experience with them.Their grandfather crafted chalices, and their father
concentrated on restoring pews.
For their specialty, the Burns brothers expanded to full restorations and specialty painting for churches
in the northeast. One challenge the brothers faced with the cathedral "was coming up with the color
combination," says Tom. Several people put their heads together to come up with the right colors that will
best serve the historic cathedral.
Then "the hardest part of the painting", he says, "will be the highlighting of the gold" at the tops of the
columns. They'll also do a woodgrain finish on the face of the choir loft "that will look like oak from the
main floor." The brothers face other challenges. "In a lot of churches, pews stay in the church, and services
like masses and funerals continue there, says Bill.
Read the full article here. (PDF version)
Fairfield Citizen News
Fairfield & Southport
January 23, 2002
Living, Social, Arts & Entertainment
Renovations Under Way for Trinity Episcopal
In the case of Trinity, the pews were removed for restoration. So Artech Church Interior workers had plenty
of room to maneuver while the church was closed. During their initial observation of the sanctuary, the
brothers determined that every inch of paint, including the ornamental woodwork on the balconies had to be
stripped by hand. Burns estimated his crew stripped about 20 layers of paint off the walls.
In addition to restoring the pews, Artech installed new bookracks, kneelers, pew supports and cushions.
The Burns brothers enjoy church restoration and renovation and feel in some small way they are carrying on
a family tradition. Their grandparents Adrian and Tilly Hamers emigrated from Holland and opened a shop in
New York were they designed gold and silver chalices.
Read the full article here. (PDF version)
