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Short answer: Office Station offers refurbished cubicles in Phoenix two ways. You can buy refreshed name-brand workstations ready to install, or have the panel system you already own cleaned, re-covered, repaired and reconfigured. Every project is quoted individually, and space planning is free.
- Buying refurbished workstations
- Refurbishing the cubicles you own
- Refurbish, replace or remanufacture
- Walkthrough checklist
Buying refurbished workstations
A refurbished workstation starts as a used name-brand station from a corporate floor. Before it goes into your office it is cleaned, worn or broken pieces are replaced, and panels that need it are cleaned or re-skinned. Keyboard trays, pedestals, locks and drawer slides are checked. The aim is a clean, working, consistent floor without the lead time of a full rebuild.
Refurbished suits growing teams that need stations soon, overflow and project rooms, back-office and operations floors, and call centers where durability matters more than a designer finish. If you need a brand color across the whole floor, remanufactured cubicles are the better fit, because every panel is rebuilt in the finishes you choose.
Refurbishing the cubicles you own
Many Phoenix offices already have a solid panel system that simply looks its age. The steel frames and connectors of commercial systems are built to last through several leases, so replacing the whole floor is not always necessary. A refurbishment project can include:
- Panel cleaning or re-covering. Stained or faded fabric can be cleaned, or panels can be re-skinned in a new fabric. See cubicle panel refurbishment for when cleaning is enough and when it is not.
- New worksurfaces. Chipped edges and worn laminate are the first thing people notice. Swapping worksurfaces changes the feel of a floor quickly.
- Part replacement. Broken trim, end caps, keyboard trays, locks and pedestal drawers.
- Reconfiguration. Re-sizing stations, changing panel heights or reworking the layout for a new headcount, using the parts you already own plus added components. See office furniture reconfiguration.
- Add-on stations. Matching pre-owned components to extend an existing run when the team grows.
Refurbish, replace or remanufacture
| Situation | Usually the best route | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Frames sound, fabric and worksurfaces tired | Refurbish in place | Keeps the system you own and avoids a full teardown |
| Headcount changing, system still in good shape | Reconfigure and add matching parts | New layout without a new system |
| Need stations soon, finishes flexible | Buy refurbished or used | In-stock stations install in as little as 72 hours |
| Brand colors or a client-facing floor | Remanufactured | Every panel rebuilt in your finishes, usually 7 to 14 days |
| Obsolete system, parts hard to find, or a full redesign | Replace | Liquidate the old system and install a new layout |
If replacing wins, the old system does not have to go to a landfill. Office Station also runs office furniture liquidation in Phoenix, so removal of the old floor and installation of the new one can be planned as one project.
Walkthrough checklist
A short walkthrough answers most of the questions. It helps to have these ready:
- The manufacturer and system name, if you know it. A label is often under the worksurface or on the panel frame.
- A count of stations, with sizes and panel heights.
- Photos of the worst-condition stations, not just the best.
- Whether panels are powered, and where the base feeds come from the building.
- Your target headcount and move or refresh date.
- Building rules for elevators, docks and after-hours work.
Layouts for different team types are on the cubicle configurations page, and sizing advice is in the cubicle size guide. For ready-to-install stations, see used office cubicles in Phoenix.
Space planning is free. Email photos and your headcount to hello@officestation.com or request a quote, and you will get a recommendation and a written quote for refurbishing, buying refurbished or remanufacturing, whichever fits.
Frequently asked questions
What are refurbished cubicles?
Refurbished cubicles are used name-brand workstations that have been cleaned and refreshed before they are installed. Worn or damaged pieces are replaced, panels are cleaned or re-skinned where they need it, and hardware is checked. Refurbishing sits between used, which is sold as found and graded, and remanufactured, which strips each panel to the frame and rebuilds it in new finishes.
Can you refurbish the cubicles we already have?
Often, yes, and it can be the most practical option when the frames are sound and only the surfaces look tired. Panels can be cleaned or re-covered, worksurfaces swapped, damaged parts replaced and the layout reconfigured for a new headcount. A walkthrough confirms what your system needs and whether refurbishing in place beats replacing it.
Refurbished or remanufactured: which should I buy?
Choose refurbished when you want name-brand stations quickly and do not need a specific color scheme. Choose remanufactured when finishes matter, for example a client-facing floor or a brand color, and you can allow the usual 7 to 14 days for the rebuild. Both are quoted individually, and the space planner can price the same layout both ways.
How fast can refurbished cubicles be installed in Phoenix?
It depends on how much work your order needs. Liquidation-grade stations in stock can be installed in as little as 72 hours, and light refurbishing adds time for cleaning and part swaps. Full remanufacturing usually takes 7 to 14 days. Your written quote states the timing for the grade you choose.
Do refurbished cubicles come with a warranty?
Manufacturer warranties generally do not transfer to pre-owned furniture, and Office Station is an independent reseller, not an authorized dealer of any manufacturer. Each order states the grade and the work done, so you know what you are getting, and you can ask about any specific part of the system before you order.
