Wood Door Refinishing
We make your door look like it did when it was new — or better. An extensive selection of stains and finishes creates a one-of-a-kind entrance to your home.
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For nearly forty years, Marco Romani has hand-restored the doors, floors, cabinets and Craftsman details of Los Angeles & Orange County homes — one careful piece at a time.
Personalized restoration, start to finish — your wood treated like our own.
From a single front door to an entire Craftsman interior — every grain restored by hand.
We make your door look like it did when it was new — or better. An extensive selection of stains and finishes creates a one-of-a-kind entrance to your home.
Learn More →Preserve the historical character of your property, increase durability and longevity — and make your floors look magnificent for years to come.
Learn More →Worn, faded or damaged cabinets are brought back to life — looking new and refreshed while keeping the character of your home intact.
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Exterior doors need special attention and unique products to achieve a polished, finished look while maintaining the wood's natural character.
Learn More →Intricate details and ornate woodwork restored with techniques that match the original design — the precision a historic home deserves.
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We protect your wood from weather, rot and decay. Over 35 years of experience translates to a premium finish that looks fantastic year round.
Learn More →Founded in San Francisco in 1986, trained in Florence, and restoring Pasadena's finest homes ever since.
Romani Restoration began in San Francisco in 1986 as an antique-furniture refinishing service. Marco's craft deepened in the year 2000 in Florence, Italy, where he studied French Polish and traditional stain-mixing techniques that few craftsmen practice today.
He relocated to Pasadena and has now restored fine wood for over 35 years — expanding into the historic Craftsman and Bungalow homes the city is famous for. Every project is handled personally, by hand, with the patience of a true artisan.
This Arts & Crafts 1910 Craftsman-style home overlooks the Arroyo Seco in Pasadena. In 2009 it was awarded the Historic Preservation Award by the City of Pasadena and the State of California for its meticulous renovation and refinishing restoration.
Romani Restoration was awarded this certificate for the excellent interior woodwork — a lasting testament to Marco's dedication to preserving Pasadena's architectural heritage.
A few of the doors, rooms and details Marco has brought back to life. Click any image to view.
⤢Craftsman Interior
⤢Restored Entry
⤢Historic Craftsman Home
⤢Hand-Finished Trim
Marco refinished the old wood in our Craftsman home and the results were excellent. I was particularly impressed at how he blended in old patches and repairs so they became nearly invisible. This was years ago and the wood still looks excellent.
Great guy, great work. He stripped and refinished my massive walnut desk which had years of abuse, three moves, and one prior improper refinishing job. He worked around my schedule and takes immense pride in his work.
I hired Marco to restore 2 Craftsman doors after several companies turned the job down as too damaged. Everyone recommended I just get new doors — and I did, but for a quarter of the cost, because Marco restored them beautifully.
Marco is a true craftsman. He restored the wood in our living and dining room that had about twenty layers of paint — now it probably looks better than it did 100 years ago. His attention to detail is above and beyond.
I called Marco to restore a mid-century buffet that's been in the family for years and I couldn't believe it when he finished. It looks like new, the color is gorgeous and every little detail is perfect. Extremely professional and meticulous.
We met Marco over 13 years ago. He has beautifully refinished several pieces of furniture and restored the intricate woodwork in our Craftsman/Victorian home to its finest glory — paint stripping, stain matching and a custom final finish.
Tell Marco about your project — doors, floors, cabinets or an entire Craftsman home. Estimates are always free and honest.
(626) 372-7079