All American Restoration and Painting, LLC

Finish Carpentry

Finish Carpentry is a service we feel most represents the way we are as a company. The most distinctive elements about finish carpentry are in the details. The way we at All American Restoration and Painting pay attention to the details, ensures you will have the most beautiful home at the end of the job.

There are many aspects to finish carpentry. Each option will make a statement in your home. Instead of just adding a new coat of paint to the walls, you can also add some crown molding around the ceiling, as well as a chair rail. Sometimes, just repainting these, if they already exist, can make your room feel brand new. You can also add new window casings, and matching baseboards. The detailing that goes into finish carpentry can make your boring room, feel luxurious and welcoming, in no time at all.

We provide finish carpentry services for both residential and commercial clients. They consist of, but are not limited to, installation of cabinets, interior and exterior doors, full wrap windows, crown moldings, chair rail, handrails, casing, baseboards, all hardware, and mantles.

All American Restoration and Painting LLC prides itself on being prompt, professional and friendly. We strive to educated and knowledgeable about the latest trends and materials in the industry, so we can offer you the (latest and) most current and up to date information and services.

Here are some tips you should keep in mind when you are having finish carpentry work done in your home. If you are using trim wood, make sure it is the same type of wood throughout. The same type of wood species can have a broad range of color and the wood grains can vary quite a bit so matching your wood will give you a better uniform look.

When trimming with hardwoods such as oak or maple or others, stay away from knots in the wood when nailing. If you shoot a nail in or near a knot you risk splitting the wood. Also nailing too close to the edge will result in splitting.

If you are going to hang doors, or have doors hung, ensure that one side of the interior doors are cased. This makes installation much quicker and easier in most cases. Some times you can get these interior doors pre-cased from the store. Be sure to case the side which goes to the inside of the room.

In finish carpentry, to obtain those perfect measurements, set the wood in place and mark the wood. It's quicker and much more accurate then using a tape measure for the precise cuts at joints and miters.

Some of the best finish carpenters have a difficult time doing quality work if they are upset or mad or depressed about something in their life. Whether you are doing it yourself, or you have hired a carpenter, the best thing you can do is try and get started with the right foot, and be in a fantastic mood. If you are in a great mood, you will be amazed You will be surprised at how your good mood can pass along to others, and in turn, the higher quality that can be accomplished. Focus is the key.

Having the right tools for the project is also a huge factor for quality. Poor tools can some times produce poor quality. Poor tools can fuel aggravation. So be sure to use the best tools you can. Make sure the saws have sharp blades, keep your pencil sharp, your knife sharp and your mind sharp and your work will be sharp. Remember - success doesn't come to you, you go to it.