Front Door Refinishing, LLC

About Lance Daniel Aulffo, Master Refinisher 

Lance is a 4th generation Master Refinisher specializing in antique door restoration and furniture-grade grand entryway refinishing. His family's legacy in wood finishing dates back to 1907 in Chieti, Italy. His business is now solely dedicated to furniture-grade vintage and antique door refinishing, a craft he began learning in 1987 at his family's shop. After graduating in 1992, Lance worked in the family business until launching his own venture in 1994. 

Lance has had the unique opportunity to restore entryways dating back to the 1700s. His expertise includes adapting to climate changes and new products, while seamlessly marrying wood

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refinishing with decorative painting. This skill is particularly useful when original finishes are removed to reveal undesirable color variations in the wood.

While some attribute inconsistencies to "the beauty of the wood," Lance believes this is often an excuse for a lack of technical knowledge. Over the years he has developed a unique, 17-phase, non-abrasive procedure that results in a furniture-grade finish with unparalleled beauty and longevity. This process is effective for any wood species, door style, age, veneer or solid wood. He can transform any weather/sun-beaten door into museum quality standards.

St. John's Episcopal Church
Circa 1912
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St. John's Episcopal Church
Circa 1912
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St. John's Episcopal Church
Circa 1912
Before

England
Circa 1890

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England
Circa 1890
After

England
Circa 1890
Before

Washington Street Methodist Church
Circa 1870
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Washington Street Methodist Church
Circa 1870

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Washington Street Methodist Church
Circa 1870
Before

"We found Lance not only to be professional, knowledgeable, informative and talented, but was just a pleasure to work with. I looked forward to checking in with him each day. He mapped out exactly what needed to be done with a clear time frame from start to finish. We picked the week that the church didn't have much going on however the unpredictable happened and we had 2 funerals the week he was working. He was very flexible and worked around our funerals. We heard nothing but positive comments on the transformation of our doors. It was a pleasure watching him at work and his dedication, attention to detail and pure artistry was so impressive. We are happily waiting for him to return this spring to do the interior of one set of doors and perform the maintenance on the exterior of both sets." 

Chairman of the Property Committee at St. John's Episcopal Church in Columbia, South Carolina 

"I initially met Lance when he was restoring the front door of one of my long-term clients. The proper restoration of wooden front doors involves several steps and many days of work if done correctly. I had a lot of questions for Lance regarding the processes and tools he used to achieve the results his customers expect. Lance helped me understand not only his unique methods for managing the various steps to achieve a quality, long lasting and beautiful finished product but also his career long passion for his craft and excellent craftsmanship." 

Owner, Isle Care of Hilton Head

"Lance and his crew were absolutely amazing. From start to finish, they handled every detail with professionalism craftsmanship, and genuine care. They consistently went above and beyond the original scope of work to ensure the doors were restored beautifully and protected for years to come.

The finished doors are truly stunning, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend them.

R.C., Washington Street United Methodist Church Building Administrator, Columbia, South Carolina
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CONTACT INFORMATION

Front Door Refinishing, LLC 
by Lance Aulffo 


Get in touch:
 

8 Salt Wind Way 
Hilton Head, SC 29926 

609-805-8196 | lanceaulffo@gmail.com 

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