Design
You Bring the Vision. We'll Bring the Expertise.
At The FinishWorks Design Center
Welcome to the FinishWorks Design Center, where color, craft, and collaboration come to life.
Located in Greensboro, NC, within the RPM Innovation Center of Excellence (ICE), this space sees our coatings experts partner with manufacturers to shape the future of wood finishing. From emerging color trends to custom, production-ready finishes, we’re here to help bring your creative vision to life.
Explore state-of-the-art R&D labs, hands-on design spaces, and powerful collaboration tools, all designed to support your product development journey from concept to completion.
"We're not just creating exceptional coatings; we're showcasing the full spectrum of possibilities with those coatings, which sets us apart."

- Rodney McFalls
Director of Color Styling & Interpretive Design for FinishWorks
Proudly located in Greensboro, NC at the RPM Innovation Center of Excellence!

Features
The RPM Innovation Center of Excellence is a state-of-the-art research and development facility, that leverages knowledge across RPM to advance our products and benefit our customers. RPM International, Inc. is a multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. From homes and workplaces, to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM’s market-leading brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world.
- Simulate Environments
Recreate your production conditions to see how products perform before they ever leave the lab. - Hit Fast Forward
Test how wood and metal coatings withstand heat, moisture, and UV exposure over time. - Collaborate With Experts
Utilize our interactive spaces and software to solve challenges, refine finishes, and bring better products to market, faster.
Hotels
Mention "RPM" when booking to access our discounted rates.
Courtyard Marriott Greensboro Airport
7811 National Service Rd.
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 668-1090
Hilton Garden Inn Greensboro Airport
238 NC Highway 68 South, Pai Park
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 881-1111
Hampton Inn Greensboro Airport
7803 National Service Rd.
Greensboro, NC 27409
(336) 605-5500
Airports
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) - 11 minutesRaleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 1 hour, 23 minutes
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) - 1 hour, 32 minutes
Attractions & Activities
7625 Thorndike Road - Greensboro, North Carolina