Thomas Craven Wood Finishers in Van nuys

Review 1 (2020-09-12 - Rating: 5)
Thomas Cravens work and talent are outstanding! He is personable and professional, a total pleasure to work with. He made my worn and damaged furniture look better than the day I purchased it. He took the time to listen to my needs, and used a finish that would protect my tables for the long term, even stand up to my kids! Thomas can meet all of your refinishing needs, and exceed them! He is the very best :-)

Review 2 (2018-01-13 - Rating: 5)
My husband has a 20 year-old wood dining table that was falling apart after several moves. It was faded and coming loose at the legs but he loves it and didnt want to buy a new one. I contacted Thomas who was extremely responsive and knowledgeable. He did an incredible job! The table was totally refinished and looks brand new. Its also sturdier than ever. I found Thomas to be very nice, reliable, and kept us in the loop at every step. He also recommended we come to his shop, which we did twice, while he worked on the table to makes sure we were happy with the stain and finish. Great work and very professional. Would highly recommend Thomas for any wood refinishing work you need done.

Review 3 (2021-02-25 - Rating: 5)
Its rare in a world of instant gratification to find a craftsman of this quality and professionalism. Perhaps, even more rare for someone to charge a fair price and do what they said they were going to do!Thomas refinished a table top for us after it lost its battle with acetone. It was no easy task. He finished the table top better than new and delivered the leaf to match. Did I mention he picked it up and delivered it?Thomas Craven Wood Refinishing is and will be my first and final call for anything refinishing related.

Review 4 (2018-01-30 - Rating: 5)
OMG! Thomas Craven and Roger did an amazing restoration of two lovely antique Italian side tables. They had been much loved, but very damaged by many years of use by my late mother-in-law’s large family. It took a labor of love and impeccable craftsmanship to restore these sentimental keepsakes to the beauty and elegance that made them so special to our family. Thomas Craven is such a professional and he truly appreciates fine woods and antiques. I had hired him before to refinish a kitchen cupboard and his standards of workmanship were outstanding. I felt very comfortable entrusting him with these antiques and I am so delighted that I did. I feel fortunate that someone referred me to Thomas Craven’s. What a gem!I am enjoying creating a fun juxtaposition of old with the new in a guest bedroom frequented by visiting family. Visit @iofjayne

Review 5 (2021-02-05 - Rating: 5)
Just spoke with Thomas this morning. This isn’t the first times he has taken time out to discuss painting techniques and products with me. Three years ago he recommended the products I used to paint my kitchen cabinets. The kitchen turned out really nicely. The man knows his stuff is super friendly and helpful. If you are looking for true top quality craftsmanship, he’s the guy to contact.Mike G.

Review 6 (2019-10-17 - Rating: 5)
Thomas & his team took such care with the restoration of my daughters canopy bed, paying special attention to making sure each step was done properly and with the highest level of quality. I am thrilled to see a beloved family heirloom looking better than ever. So appreciative of their expertise and dedication to craft!

Review 7 (2022-03-27 - Rating: 5)
Thomas did a wonderful job refinishing, preserving and updating our radio case that family used to listen to news of World War II in Europe in the 1940s. Covid and Thomas’ popularity made for some “back and forth” between us to arrange the work, but the result was really so much better than I was expecting.

Review 8 (2019-01-31 - Rating: 5)
Amazing. Thomas does great work. He is a true master of his craft. He restored my kitchen cabinets and saved me a complete kitchen remodel. Looks amazing.

Review 9 (2018-03-01 - Rating: 5)
Thomas finished my mid century Dunbar chairs and they are just beautiful. I couldnt be happier!

Review 10 (2016-09-12 - Rating: 5)
Great place to get your antique tables or a kitchen redone beautifully I would recommend going to Thomas Craven best refinisher there is

Review 11 (2019-06-22 - Rating: 5)
Ours was a difficult job, taking a very large mahogany table and staining it gray while still maintaining the wood character. Most refinishers we contacted declined the job lacing the expertise. When we met Thomas we knew we were in good hands, and he masterfully transformed the table to a unique one of a kind work of art. He is the best.

Review 12 (2018-05-18 - Rating: 5)
Mr. Craven refinished a 4-piece set of furniture for me. He was responsive to emails and phone calls. He gave me a quote for time and cost and stuck to it. What more can I ask for? He did what he said he was going to do. Oh yeah, and the furniture came out looking fantastic.Thanks Thomas!-Luke

Thomas Craven Wood Finishers