Paint Stripping

Reveal the hidden beauty of your NYC furniture and architectural millwork with our expert paint stripping services. We meticulously remove layers of paint to uncover the original craftsmanship and intricate details. Our careful approach restores each piece to its authentic essence, enhancing its historical charm and value.

  • Decorative stained glass window with floral motifs and geometric design, framed by wooden trim, in a room with light-colored tiled walls and a radiator.
  • A stained glass window with intricate colorful patterns, divided into two sections, set within an old, slightly worn frame in a room with pale green walls and white tiled lower walls.
  • Interior view of a window with wooden trim and a radiator below, showing an outdoor scene with leafless trees and a building.
  • Close-up of a window with ornate wooden crown molding being renovated inside a room. Construction tools and scaffolding are visible.
  • Room with large bay windows, dark wood paneling, hardwood floors, a vintage radiator, and a crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
  • Sunlit bay window with three black-framed sash windows, detailed white woodwork trim, a crystal chandelier hanging from a decorative ceiling, and a radiator below the central window, overlooking a street with parked cars and buildings.
  • A person removing old door hardware from a door frame with a screwdriver and power drill.
  • Person using a heat gun to strip paint from a wooden door frame during woodworking or renovation project.
  • A vintage wooden hall tree with a mirror and hooks for coats and hats.
  • An ornate antique wooden mirror with decorative carvings and brass hooks, reflecting a window with multiple panes and a ladder.
  • Close-up of a wooden hall tree with a mirror and hooks for hanging items, illuminated by sunlight.
  • An old, partially painted wooden vanity with an oval mirror and open drawer, positioned against a wall with a heating vent below.
  • Close-up of the side and leg of a wooden antique dresser with carved clawfoot design, standing on a wooden floor with a gray wall and door in the background.
  • A vintage wooden vanity with an oval mirror, worn and damaged, shows a person taking a photo in the reflection. The person is wearing a blue hoodie and gray cargo shorts. There are green and black extension cords on the floor.
  • A vintage wooden roll-top desk with two drawers, set against a plain light-colored background.
  • A vintage writing desk with a distressed pale yellow finish, featuring two small drawers with ornate bronze handles, and a roll-top lid, standing on a surface with paint splatters and a wrinkled white background.
  • A small vintage wooden writing desk with drawers, brass handles, and an upper shelf, placed on a white fabric background.
  • A vintage wooden desk with a fold-down writing surface and small drawers, painted in a distressed light green color, standing on a dirty floor with a white fabric backdrop.
  • Interior staircase with wooden steps in progress, featuring a partial paint job with white and gray primer visible, and a polished wooden handrail.
  • Interior of a house showing a curved staircase with gray steps, white spindles, and a wooden handrail, with floor and wall in neutral tones.
  • Close-up of a wooden staircase with carved rungs and ornate floral and ribbon design on the balustrade, showcasing detailed craftsmanship and polished finish.
  • Wooden staircase with carved iron railing and paneled wooden wall around it.
  • Person using a crowbar to pry open a damaged green and red door with decorative metalwork.
  • A person is applying brown paint or stain to a wooden dresser with a wide brush, revealing a new finish.

“Andrew is a true artist in refinishing, with a fine respect for the provenance of the furniture and a careful, considered manner. I highly recommend his services.”

— Dorothy

Preserving the Beauty of New York City

At Relance Refinishing, we specialize in furniture and architectural restoration that protects the craftsmanship and historic character of New York City homes. From brownstone doors and staircases to antique furniture and millwork, our mission is to restore the original beauty of woodwork while maintaining its historical significance.