Finishing & Refinishing — Imperial Wood Finishing

01 Wood Finishing: Refers to the process of refining or protecting a wooden surface. Wood finishing also creates a desired aesthetic effect on any wood project with stains, paints, different sheens (levels of shine) and custom looks such as distressing or glazing.
02 Re-Finishing: Refers to repairing or replacing the finish on the wood so that it is properly protected and reflects the desired aesthetic. The elements and usage will cause wear and tear on your finish and wood. It is important to maintain the wood properly, because once the finish has deteriorated the wood itself can be affected if left bare for too long.

A carpenter will build the desired piece and cut the wood to the desired sizes and shapes. The finisher will then do the fine sanding, staining (if needed) and finish applications to achieve the desired look with the necessary protection from the elements.

Finish for wood comes in many forms — and this includes pigmented coatings, meaning colors: white, gray, blue, and anything else. We do it all, and we will recommend which finish you should use based on the project.

Oil
Wax
Varnishes
Clear coatings
Oil-based coatings
Lacquer coatings
Polyurethanes
Pigmented coatings

The case for it

Why re-finish?

Often there is nothing structurally wrong with your wood — it is just that the finish has worn and needs to be restored.

Refinishing can save you thousands, and it also prevents a waste of perfectly good wood. When properly done, refinishing can really result in the wood looking brand new.

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Dining table — after refinishing — **Dining table** Stripped back to bare wood, then stained and sealed by hand.

Dining table — before refinishing — **Dining table** Stripped back to bare wood, then stained and sealed by hand.

An Imperial Wood finisher hand-sanding a wood surface on site

Wood restoration services

Wood earns its keep. Then it needs looking after.

Wood brings a sense of beauty and richness to a space that no other product can come close to. It is often used in elevator cabs, reception desks, conference tables, trim and doors — all of which require proper maintenance and, at times, restoration.

Our highly trained wood crews use traditional woodworking skills mixed with modern wood restoration technology to repair, refinish or touch up kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, custom wood finishing, furniture, antiques, trim, wood ceilings, front doors, stair treads and railings, gun stocks and more. We can do all of this on-site, either as part of a monthly maintenance program or as a one-time service.

There is an art to working with wood. Because every job is different based on the type of wood used, it takes specially trained artists with a great eye to match the many colors and grains of architectural wood finishes.

Elevator cabs
Reception desks
Conference tables
Trim and doors
Lobby areas
Wall panels
Handrails
Wood ceilings

It is unfortunate how many times we have come across wood that has already been “re-finished” — and it was improperly done.

We take great pride in our work.

What is “Wood Finishing” and “Re-Finishing”?

Why re-finish?

Wood earns its keep. Then it needs looking after.

Tell us about your project.