Proper Wood Finishing has practiced the art and science of fine wood restoration and wood finishing for the past thirty-five years. In that time we have served the needs of the local antique community, corporate environment, discriminating homeowners, architects, general contractors, the California State Government, the federal government, and grandma with her priceless tea cart.
With 70+ combined years of hands-on experience, we'll guide you through the finishing and restoration process. Our skill and expertise allows us to recommend an appropriate method of conservation and/or restoration for all of your precious heirlooms. If you are constructing new cabinets or saving a piece of history, we will provide you with a finishing/conservation schedule that achieves your desired look and design parameters and includes the longest lasting, highest quality finish available.
With 70+ combined years of hands-on experience, we'll guide you through the finishing and restoration process. Our skill and expertise allows us to recommend an appropriate method of conservation and/or restoration for all of your precious heirlooms. If you are constructing new cabinets or saving a piece of history, we will provide you with a finishing/conservation schedule that achieves your desired look and design parameters and includes the longest lasting, highest quality finish available.
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The mission of Proper Wood Finishing is to fulfill the wood finishing and restoration needs of our clients through the application of advanced techniques and materials, paired masterfully with historical and period craftsmanship, years of industry experience, and the passion we have for our work. The look and feel of a finely finished wood surface is a pleasure to touch and to own.
Proper Wood Finishing has been in the business of "saving the environment" well before it was cool, trendy, or profitable. Whether we are rescuing a precious antique or finishing your kitchen cabinets, our goals are the same: a beautiful finish, and durability will keep your woodwork protected and cherished for future generations.
Proper Wood Finishing learned and perfected the science and craft of antique restoration in the demanding dealer market of Northern California. This environment gave us the knowledge and ability to identify, reconstruct, and appropriately repair most wooden furniture items that you may own. From our earliest buildings to our modern offices, the structures in which we live and work have been built out of (or incorporated) wood.
Proper Wood Finishing learned and perfected the science and craft of antique restoration in the demanding dealer market of Northern California. This environment gave us the knowledge and ability to identify, reconstruct, and appropriately repair most wooden furniture items that you may own. This knowledge is critical when working on one-of-a-kind and valuable items that would become worthless if handled incorrectly.
From our earliest buildings to our modern offices, the structures in which we live and work have been built out of (or incorporated) wood. Wood is not only an important structural element, but its grace and beauty brings us closer to our natural world. Proper Wood Finishing has specialized in the finishing and preservation of both historic buildings and new architectural woodwork for close to thirty years.
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Joshua Johnson
Jan 29, 2022
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Melissa Janssen
Dec 09, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
I called Michael one afternoon with an emergency: my 7 year old had compromised some walnut furniture that has sentimental value to me. I thought the pieces were destroyed. Michael saw me the same day and offered me a very cost efficient solution. The pieces are restored!
I called Michael one afternoon with an emergency: my 7 year old had compromised some walnut furniture that has sentimental value to me. I thought the pieces were destroyed. Michael saw me the same day and offered me a very cost efficient solution. The pieces are restored!
Carlos Guimaraes
Nov 01, 2020
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Michael Horrillo and the team where outstanding. We had to re-finish all cabinets in our kitchen and 2 bathroom with more than 40 doors and frames in total. They had a great price with flexible options, the work was done on the time that was proposed with no delays but the team's professionalism was impressive! We did it while living in the house but they kept everything very well isolated and cleaned all the time, and even helped manage the noise while I was working from home in conference calls. The final result is outstanding and we are sure it will last for several years.
Sh Ng
Aug 13, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
We are so pleased to work with Michael and his staff. They did an outstanding job on our mahogany entrance door. I am so happy that Michael accepted my project and completed it in a timely manner as he stated in the contract. His staff are very processional and very friendly.
We are so pleased to work with Michael and his staff. They did an outstanding job on our mahogany entrance door. I am so happy that Michael accepted my project and completed it in a timely manner as he stated in the contract. His staff are very processional and very friendly.
