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Ébénisterie SAM

Kitchen and woodwork stripping in Montreal

  • RBQ licensed
  • 35 years of experience
  • Workshop in Dorval
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Under paint or yellowed varnish there is often beautiful wood. We strip cabinets, woodwork and doors with low-VOC products and refinish them in our workshop.

  • RBQ-licensed general contractor

    Licensed and fully insured

  • 35 years of experience

    Renovation and cabinetry in Montreal for three decades

  • Own cabinetry workshop in Dorval

    Your cabinets and millwork are built in-house

  • Same-day callback

    Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Before and after: our real projects

Photos of jobs completed by our team in Montreal. Drag the slider to compare.

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Kitchen after Ébénisterie SAM's work: cream raised-panel cabinets, beadboard island and black granite counterKitchen before the work: original white cabinets and black counterBeforeAfter
Cuisine : nouvelles portes à panneaux, îlot lambrissé et comptoir conservéProject by Ébénisterie SAM
Bathroom after: custom walnut vanity, white counter and full-width mirrorBathroom before: laminate vanity and original light fixturesBeforeAfter
Salle de bain : vanité sur mesure en noyer et nouvel éclairageProject by Ébénisterie SAM
Bathroom after: black-framed glass shower, freestanding tub and grey tileBathroom before: built-in tub with grey tile and yellow wallsBeforeAfter
Salle de bain : bain encastré remplacé par une douche vitrée et un bain autoportantProject by Ébénisterie SAM

Stripping suits solid-wood cabinets and the original woodwork of Montreal homes: we remove doors and fronts, strip them in the workshop, sand and apply a durable stain or varnish, then reinstall everything with new hardware if desired. Fixed elements (frames, mouldings, panelling) are treated on site with dust-free sanding.

What stripping includes

  • Free assessment of the wood and finish layers
  • Workshop stripping of doors and fronts, on-site for fixed elements
  • Sanding, repair of cracks and chips
  • Low-VOC stain, oil or varnish
  • Reinstallation and optional new hardware

Frequently asked questions about stripping

Does stripping damage the wood?

Not when done properly: we use gentle strippers and tools suited to each species, then hand-sand mouldings and profiles.

How long does kitchen stripping take?

About 1 to 3 weeks depending on the number of doors and the chosen finish. The boxes can stay usable while the doors are in the workshop.

Can painted cabinets be stripped?

Yes, as long as the wood under the paint is solid or quality veneer. We test one door before recommending stripping or refacing.

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Antique oak dresser mid-stripping, half raw wood, half original varnish
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