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September 29, 2009
Repairing Brownstone Doors
I'm hoping someone can refer a carpenter who can properly repair (and possibly refinish) the wooden double doors on my brownstone. Years ago, the fire deparment "made their way" through these doors while no one was home, and they have been rather pieced together for some time. They are painted and have large panes of the original beveled glass. I've noticed that the molding on the bottom of one door has basically been disintergrating...and I'm now very concerned to see the glass beginning to slip down.
Can anyone point me in the right direction to a carpenter who can handle something like this?
Thanks!!!
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There were some recommendations for this type of work on here last week.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 29, 2009 3:01 PM
I have the card of a woodwork finisher who specifically does this kind of work. I have see his workmanship on mahogany brownstone doors and it was really nice. The card is at home so if you can wait, I'll post the info tonight.
we had the guy come and give us an estimate for some old unrefinished front doors and the estimate was more than we could afford (but probably justified given the extent of work required).
Posted by: tiptoe at September 29, 2009 4:06 PM
Thank you very much, "tiptoe"....I will certainly check back tonight.
I found an old post, by the way (way back to 2005) recommending T&A Carpentry in Red Hook. Does anyone know of them and if so, are they still recommended?
Given that the glass is sliding down, I feel the need to move rather quickly on this.
Thanks again!
Posted by: JudithH at September 29, 2009 4:17 PM
The woodworker's name is Frank Oquendo. He's out of Staten Island.
(917) 902-5218 or (718) 815-1356
He works with a GC acquaintance of mine, who specialized in restoring brownstones.
Posted by: tiptoe at September 29, 2009 8:27 PM
I'd check out Eddie on Grand Street who refurbishes doors/furniture etc. You can call him on 917.627.3170.
Posted by: BKRed at September 30, 2009 4:17 PM
im a local carpenter and just finished doing this for a client in boreum hill. if you'd like, i can send you some pictures. 917.495.7120. more than happy to take a look at your job. shane
Posted by: smdconstruction at September 30, 2009 8:34 PM
well, I'd like to offer my services. I have been in this business of finishing and refinishing doors/furniture for 10 years now and although I am new to brownstoner community I can give you plenty of references around Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island for you to evaluate the level of my professionalism if you do wish so.
I do pretty much everything there is to finishi/refinish. strip, prep, stain, finish. I can even take the doors off for you and spray finish them so they'd look brand new just as if you got them yesterday from factory. Of course everything depends on how worn the wood is and if there is actual physical damage which will have to be carefully repaired and concealed.
I would gladly come and take a look at your door and give you an estimate of how much it would cost you to get it to look exactly how you like, free of charge.
Yaro Woodwork Finishing 347-432-4409
Yaro
Posted by: Yaro at September 30, 2009 9:03 PM
I have a wonderful carpenter who just finished renovating my brownstone doors -- he has also done a lot of other projects in our home.
His name is Joseph Rene. If you give me a call at 917-902-4801 I will give you his information.
I was referred to Mr. Rene when I posted an inquiry in this forum two years ago, and I am forever indebted to the tipster!
Posted by: Bernie at October 1, 2009 9:46 AM
By the way...I just wanted to mention that I had a most negative experience with T&A Carpenters (found them by searching old Forum posts, they had been recommended, but some years ago).
Basically, I was told that while they could make me new doors (taking two months) they had "no time" to repair my current emergency, in spite of the fact that it would take approx. an hour.
I stressed that I was willing to consider the larger job in the very near future but was anxious to make the door safe now (the original beveled glass is slipping down and the door is in need of urgent repair)AND that I wanted to begin a relationship as I had many more jobs....
....I was blown off.
Posted by: JudithH at October 2, 2009 5:24 PM
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