Business Details
We are a Chicago-based wood refinishing company serving both the city and surrounding suburbs with high-quality craftsmanship on projects of every scale. With over 17 years of dedicated experience in wood refinishing and 19 years in the broader wood industry, our founder Peter leads a knowledgeable team skilled in working with a wide variety of woods, stains, and finishes. We specialize in on-site stripping and refinishing while also maintaining a fully equipped shop for in-house projects, giving our clients flexible solutions tailored to their specific needs. As an established vendor for the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association, we bring a deep respect for preservation goals and historical accuracy to every assignment. Our team is trusted by architects, designers, homeowners, builders, and contractors who rely on our consistent workmanship and transparent pricing.
We take great pride in our craft, rooted in a genuine love of wood and an unwavering commitment to quality. Every estimate is handled with careful assessment by our office manager Araceli, ensuring accuracy and clear communication from the first call to project completion. We maintain strong customer satisfaction and hold an excellent standing on Angie's List, reflecting our consistent delivery of beautiful, lasting results. Our pricing structure is designed to accommodate both large commercial projects and smaller residential pieces without compromising on quality. We invite you to experience the difference that decades of specialized expertise make in preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of wood.
We take great pride in our craft, rooted in a genuine love of wood and an unwavering commitment to quality. Every estimate is handled with careful assessment by our office manager Araceli, ensuring accuracy and clear communication from the first call to project completion. We maintain strong customer satisfaction and hold an excellent standing on Angie's List, reflecting our consistent delivery of beautiful, lasting results. Our pricing structure is designed to accommodate both large commercial projects and smaller residential pieces without compromising on quality. We invite you to experience the difference that decades of specialized expertise make in preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of wood.
Highlights and features
- We bring 19 years of wood industry experience to every project.
- We are an established vendor for the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association.
- We hold an excellent standing on Angie's List.
- We provide accurate estimates through careful, expert assessments.
- We serve both on-site locations and our fully equipped Chicago shop.
Services
On-Site Stripping and Refinishing
We provide professional on-site stripping, staining, and refinishing for front doors, staircases, kitchen cabinets, hardwood floors, and church pews. This service is designed for homeowners, builders, and contractors who need expert craftsmanship performed directly at their location. Clients benefit from our 17 years of specialized experience and our commitment to preserving the natural beauty of their wood features.
Furniture Refinishing and Repair
We refinish and repair built-in furniture, antiques, and newly acquired items at our fully equipped Chicago shop. Our team applies expert techniques to restore the original character and beauty of each piece. Customers benefit from careful craftsmanship, accurate assessments, and outstanding results for treasured or historic furnishings.
Carpentry and Woodworking
We offer skilled carpentry and woodworking services to complement our refinishing work, addressing repairs and custom modifications for a variety of wood projects. This service supports homeowners and contractors who need reliable structural and aesthetic woodwork performed by seasoned professionals. Clients benefit from seamless integration between carpentry and refinishing expertise.
Wood Touch-Ups and Repairs
We perform precise wood touch-ups and repairs to restore damaged or worn surfaces to their original condition. This service targets homeowners and property managers seeking cost-effective solutions for maintaining the appearance of their wood features. Clients benefit from our deep knowledge of stains, finishes, and wood types, ensuring consistent, lasting results.
New Window Installation
We install and refinish new Pella and Marvin windows, combining product expertise with professional finishing services. This service is ideal for homeowners and contractors seeking high-quality window installations paired with expert wood finishing. Clients benefit from seamless coordination between window fitting and our specialized refinishing capabilities.
Reviews (6)
M. Michaels
Feb 20, 2022
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Peter's came out and stained a new wood storm door, stripped vanish and stained existing front door, and then stripped about 6 layers of paint from closet door and stairs and then stained it. Great work and highly recommend!
Dr. Patrick Barrett Md
Nov 12, 2021
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I hired Peter's Wood refinishing to refinish some old doors, stain a newly installed staircase, refinish old floors, and to install new hardwood floors. All of the work done was outstanding and we could not be more pleased. The team also communicates really well and they clean up perfectly afterwards. I highly recommend them and I will always go to them if I ever need this type of work done again.
Christine Meier
Oct 06, 2021
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We had a space in our unit with water damage from a leaked AC. They came and replaced the area and did a BEAUTIFUL job, I am so pleased with their work, professionalism, customer service. Highly recommend. It matches almost exact between the old and new floor.
Lily Field
Jul 06, 2021
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I hired Peter and team to refinish my original mahogany from door (1903). The door was not in the best shape - it had water damage, pieces of wood broken off, the color had faded and was in bad shape. I hired Peters Wood Refinishing and am so glad that I did! They arrived when they said, finished the job in two days, sanded, fixed, stained it perfectly. I highly recommend them! You will have to wait because they are booked - but now I know why. WORTH EVERY PENNY!
Patrick Paolone
May 18, 2021
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Peter's Wood Refinishing was terrific! Exceptional quality of wood restoration and cabinet painting, along with custom cabinet drawers. We have vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and one beam was originally covered with a soffit which had a lot of cosmetic damages and cut-outs when the house was built. Peter and his team completely restored the beams to a beautiful finish. See photos from before & after. Job well done and I would highly recommend them. We are very happy with our new kitchen.
Klaus Nielsen
Feb 05, 2021
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Follow-up: Peter came out and repaired the door. Extremely disappointing. Have been waiting patiently for more than 3 months. I keep getting told that next Saturday they will come and fix the door (the door needs repair but is working). A few times they have called back 3-4 days after they should have been here, apologizing for not showing up and explaining that they are busy BUT in 2 more weeks they WILL come by.
They have never once called to let us know that they were not going to show up on the day they had promised. Initially I was trying to be understanding but this is beyond any reasonable treatment of a customer!
They have never once called to let us know that they were not going to show up on the day they had promised. Initially I was trying to be understanding but this is beyond any reasonable treatment of a customer!
