As a caterer, my chafing dishes go through a lot. Even with an amazing staff, scrapes and scratches…read moreare inevitable after so many events. For about a year, I had been looking into different companies for a powder coating makeover, but for one reason or another, I never moved forward. Then a friend recommended Fox Valley Sandblasting and Powder Coating, and I'm so glad I went. From the beginning, they were honest, professional, and clear about exactly what needed to be done and what the cost would be. Not only did they deliver exceptional work, but they also took care of the missing rubber bottoms on my equipment. My chafing dishes look absolutely stunning -- like brand new. Their customer service was truly out of this world, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional service, beautiful results, and competitive pricing. I wish them continued success and can't wait for our next project together!

This place has there A game on I dropped off 4 rims to be…read morepoudercoated a couple weeks before Christmas and thay were up front with me and said thay wouldn't be ready till the end of January and explained thay closed for 2 weeks during the holidays. I was fine with that. Next thing you know got a call a couple days before Christmas and thay said thay were done. Went to go pick them up and wow thay are gorgeous thay look better than new and all 4 were flawless very satisfied. So if anyone is reading this for a place to go you found your place do not look elsewhere if you do you will be disappointed

I called this company to ask for a quote for a job at my home. The man asked me to send him a video…read moreof my home and the brick that needed the work. I did. It's been a week. Crickets! Absolutely unprofessional. I wouldn't waste my time with this outfit. Garbage.

Quick response and sandblasting was done in a day. They came the next day for a deep cleaning…read more There was so much dust I could not believe how clean it was. It was about 80* out and they kept working. Workers worked very hard and when done the boss called to make sure I was happy with the work.

Top notch service if you want to get your items powder coated right the first time this is the…read moreplace. Great quality and fast turn around time

This is a small family ran shop. I just had the owner (Mark) sand blast my wheels for $1.00 a…read moreminute. He did excellent work, and would recommend him to a friend. Which was a really fair price I thought. I dropped them off on a Monday morning and picked them up the next Monday morning. Only downside is that the shop isn't open on Fridays, but his hours are extended Monday-Thursday.

Amazing service and all-around professionalism from start to finish. My kitchen cabinets look…read moreabsolutely beautiful and I am so happy.

I'd pass next time. Guy came out was friendly. Door looked decent afterwards. They said the work…read morewas done and the door was dry. The door had huge gobs of material in all the corners and when I went to wipe it off, it pealed. The guy accused me of scraping at it with my fingernails and doing other stuff to peal off the finish instead of just fixing it himself. Now I guess I'll have to fix it myself and pay for JC woods to do their service. Next time I guess I'll just do it myself from the start.

I have used Best-Way a few times now for older furniture pieces. Bill @ Best-Way does tremendous…read morework at a fair price.

They stripped a large metal railing for me after I struggled to do it myself. Fast communication,…read morefaster than expected turnaround, did a great job! I will return if I have a future project I need help with!

In 2024 a friend of mine, a 1985 World Champion Chicago Bear--Shaun Gayle, with an assist from my…read morelaw partner, Dan O'Brien, surprised me with a placement of a beautiful teak wood park bench along the Chicago River by the Centennial Fountain in memory of my mother, Angeline Winters, who passed away at age 93 in October, 2023. I have lived at my condo about a block away and for the last 30 years and for the last 15 years of my mother's life she lived with me as she was handicapped and used a wheelchair. Well, the spot where my friend placed the bench was exactly where I would wheel her out for the fireworks every Wednesday and sometimes on Saturday. Well, because it is a beautiful bench and had a plaque with my Mom's name it is used quite often and sometimes people do not respect the bench and so it was wearing down and I needed to have it sanded and retained.... I talked with friends and searched the internet quite thoroughly and found Chicago Wood Refinishing. I saw the website and the work that they displayed and decided to give them a chance and met with Kevin....actually, Kevin came to me at the site of the bench and surveyed the bench's condition and told me what they would be able to do to restore the bench to its original condition. Kevin came out a second time and removed the bench planks and took them back to their business offices, where he and his father did a phenomenal job in bringing the color and quality of the bench back to its first day it was displayed to me in July 2024. Kevin and his dad are fine craftsmen when it comes to wood....any kind of wood. Now my Mom's bench is back in use for those who want a place to sit and think....or to watch the fireworks on Wednesday and sometimes, Saturday night. If you do, you will not only see the quality work they performed, but you just might meet me...watching the fireworks with my Mom. Thank you Kevin and father at Chicago Wood Refinishing. John Winters, Jr.

It was a great experience working with Gerardo and his son Kevin…read more We did an extensive renovation of our kitchen which involved installing new oak windows, trim, and an augmentation to our existing built-in. My general contractor installed the windows, trim, and cabinets, but he didn't have a reference to wood finisher, which made me nervous about finding someone, so I was very happy that came across Chicago Wood Refinishing on Yelp. Finding skilled craftsman is hard these days, and finding ones who take pride in their work is even harder. Gerardo is passionate about the quality of his work, and it shows. Our project ended up being more work than expected due to the intricacy of it, yet he insisted on sticking to his quote and no corners were cut. The quality is outstanding. The finish he did reminds me of a showcase dining table at Marshall Fields on State Street back in the day. My contractor and interior designer were also amazed. My top priority is quality of product above the cost since I am planning on staying in my house for at least the next 15 years. When put into perspective of the amount of work, skill involved, and the final result I thought it was very reasonably and fairly priced. I am so happy with the result and proud of my kitchen. Everyone who visits comments on how nice the woodwork is.

First Choice Powder Coating was able to BOTH sandblast and paint my very rusty table legs, and did…read morea great job! I don't have (or want) a car so shipped the legs to First Choice and they shipped them back to me. Al was very responsive and responsible.

From the first conversation I had with Al, from Frist Choice Powder Coatings, I knew he was a…read morebusinessowner with great character. He answered my phone call promptly and provide a wealth of information and answered questions I didn't even know I had. He followed up promptly to our after-call text messages and arranged an in-person meeting so we could finalize my order. During our meeting, he explained the process in depth and shared with me all the extra steps he would take to ensure the best results and his price was extremely competitive. He was available to quickly start the work and had my rims back to me in an incredibly short turnaround time. They came out looking pristine and I couldn't be more pleased especially with a lifetime warranty for any workmanship related issues down the line! He really should change the name from Frist Choice to Only Choice because after you work with him, they'll be your only choice for all your powder coating needs for life! Thank you, Al!

Can't say much because I never got a call back after I left a message wanting a estimate. Guess…read morethey don't need the job or money. The one star is generous because i have to give stars to review.

Phil was a pleasure to deal with. He showed up when expected, finished on time and did a great job…read more Quite frankly I was a little nervous that I just hired him off the internet but he didn't disappoint and actual performed better than I had expected.