Wood Refinishing in Frontenac
Custom-built estate homes where the cabinetry, millwork, and built-ins reflect the investment level of the house itself. Sue Wheeler is comfortable with both the full scope and the client expectations that come with Frontenac.
Frontenac is one of St. Louis County's most exclusive residential communities — custom-built estate homes on large lots, most of them constructed in the post-war era through the present day. The woodwork in these homes reflects the investment level of the houses themselves: high-quality cabinetry, extensive millwork, elaborate built-ins, and hardwood throughout.
These aren't historic homes with original 1890s woodwork. They're modern homes where the materials are high-end and the owners expect craftsmanship that matches the quality they paid for.
Sue Wheeler has worked in Frontenac throughout her career. She's comfortable with the full scope of what estate-level woodwork requires — and with clients who expect precision and accountability.
What We Do Most Often in Frontenac
Frontenac projects tend to center on kitchen cabinetry, room millwork, and built-in pieces — reflecting the scale and finish level of the homes here.
Kitchen cabinet refinishing
Frontenac kitchens frequently have high-quality custom or semi-custom cabinetry in solid wood or wood veneer. When the finish has aged or the owners want a color update, refinishing is the right answer — it preserves the construction quality and delivers results that painting over or replacing can't match. We strip, prepare, and apply fresh finish to factory-level quality.
Room millwork
Crown molding, wainscoting, window casings, mantels, chair rail — Frontenac homes are full of custom millwork that needs to be maintained. We strip and refinish millwork throughout a room as a single project, ensuring finish consistency across every surface.
Built-in cabinetry and shelving
Home offices, libraries, media rooms, and mudrooms in Frontenac homes frequently have custom built-in cabinetry. When the finish ages or the client wants a different tone, refinishing is the appropriate response.
What to Expect at This Level
Frontenac projects are typically scoped with a full in-person estimate. Sue reviews the cabinets or millwork in person, identifies any repairs needed, discusses finish options (sheen level, tone adjustment, color change if desired), and provides a written scope.
The work is done in our shop wherever possible — cabinetry removed, refinished under controlled conditions, and reinstalled. On-site work is done with full protection for surrounding surfaces.
EPA Certified Lead Removal — applicable if any pre-1978 components are involved.
From a Frontenac Client
"We wanted our kitchen cabinets taken to white — they were originally a medium stain and we'd watched the trend long enough to know it was what we wanted. Sue walked us through the process, was clear about what was involved, and the result was exactly what we'd pictured. No shortcuts."
— Homeowner, Frontenac
Get a Free Estimate for Your Frontenac Home
Sue Wheeler answers every call personally: (314) 367-6054
She'll assess your cabinets, your millwork, your built-ins — and give you a precise scope and cost.
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