Why Finishing in Place Sets a Higher Standard

There are cabinetry makers with a well-earned reputation for exquisite, bench-built work — hand-crafted cabinets with fine detailing, produced in the shop and finished to perfection before delivery. We admire that tradition. But at SR, our in-house millwork shop takes a different approach to deliver even better results. By installing our work raw and finishing it in place, we achieve a level of seamlessness and refinement that even the finest offsite shops cannot match.

The Limitations of Offsite Finishing
When cabinetry and millwork are fully finished in a fabrication shop before arriving on site, installation can reveal challenges. Even the most carefully made pieces may not align perfectly once they meet the realities of walls, ceilings, or site conditions. Small gaps or seams are inevitable, and adjustments in the field are limited to fillers or touch-ups — a compromise in an otherwise high-level product.

The SR Difference — Finished in Place
Our millwork is crafted in-house by master craftsmen who bring more than a century of combined experience. Unlike pre-finished cabinetry, it is installed raw, allowing us to finesse every detail on site for a perfect fit.

Our process:

  • Custom-made in the shop using the finest equipment
  • Installed raw so each piece can be finely adjusted during installation
  • Finished — brush or spray painted based on the client’s preference — with any imperfections from delivery or install addressed seamlessly in the process


Why It Matters

Finished-in-place millwork delivers the highest-quality execution of design intent, ensuring every reveal, edge, and joint looks exactly as envisioned. For homeowners, the difference shows in the finish itself — millwork that integrates flawlessly into the architecture, with surfaces and edges reading as one continuous whole. And because our team maintains full accountability from start to finish, architects and clients alike enjoy a smoother process and a better overall project experience.


Enjoying Your Results

The SR Millwork Shop isn’t just about building cabinetry. It’s about elevating every project with millwork that is refined on site, finished to the highest standard, and seamlessly integrated into the larger build.

👉 Watch the process in action:

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