Wood Refinishing in Clayton
Pre-war colonials and Tudors, mid-century homes with original woodwork. Sue Wheeler has worked in Clayton's residential neighborhoods throughout her career.
Clayton is St. Louis County's business and civic center — and one of its most desirable residential addresses. The housing stock spans a wide range of eras and styles: pre-war colonials and Tudors from the 1920s and 30s, mid-century ranch and split-level homes, and more recent custom construction. What most have in common is high-quality original materials and owners who care about maintaining them.
Sue Wheeler has worked in Clayton's residential neighborhoods throughout her career.
What We Do Most Often in Clayton
Clayton's residential projects tend to center on kitchen cabinets and doors — reflecting both the higher-value housing stock and the investment decisions owners are making in well-established homes.
Kitchen cabinet refinishing
Clayton homes frequently have original or high-quality cabinetry that's worth preserving — solid wood face frames, raised panel doors, finishes that have simply aged. We strip by hand, repair any damage, and refinish to either restore the original character or update the color. Refinishing at a fraction of the cost of replacement, with results that new cabinets can't replicate.
Door refinishing
Both interior and exterior doors in Clayton homes are frequently solid wood and high quality. Front doors especially represent an investment worth maintaining. We remove, strip, and refinish in our shop for consistent results.
Historic District & EPA Requirements
Some structures in Clayton are listed as contributing resources to the National Register of Historic Places. If your home is individually listed or in a contributing district, confirm eligibility with the Missouri SHPO or a preservation consultant.
EPA note: Pre-war homes in Clayton predate 1978. EPA RRP regulations apply to refinishing work on homes built before that year. Sue Wheeler is EPA Certified and follows proper lead-safe procedures on every applicable project.
From a Clayton Client
"We have an early 1930s Colonial and the kitchen cabinets were original — solid wood, but the finish was completely gone. Sue stripped and refinished them and they look better than they probably ever did. We priced replacements and it wasn't close."
— Homeowner, Clayton
Get a Free Estimate for Your Clayton Home or Business
Sue Wheeler answers every call personally: (314) 367-6054
She'll assess your cabinets, your doors, and your woodwork — and give you a straight answer on what it will take.
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