By Johnathan Anselmo on January 22, 2010
Recently, Central City Millworks completed a project which involved installing an entire room full of traditional style raised paneling. The one thing I did not like about these rooms previously is that the stiles and rails holding the panels in place are full of nail holes and putty spots. I decided to come up with [...]
Posted in Tips | Tagged Tips
By Bartell on January 22, 2010
This morning we are anxiously awaiting a new shipment of Long Leaf Heart Pine beams from a 19th century textile factory in Lawrence, Massachusetts that is being torn down. I always keep my fingers crossed at this time because every shipment is unique and there are several variables that will determine if we’ve made a profitable purchase that will yield high quality flooring, stairway components, and cabinet stock with the least amount of waste.
Posted in News | Tagged Heart Pine, New Orleans flooring
By Don on January 13, 2010
Central City Millworks and Hal Collums Construction teamed up to bring the vision of Wayne Troyer Architects into reality.
Posted in Completed | Tagged New Orleans Millwork
By Nairne on January 11, 2010
Ever get confused installing a door? Can’t quite figure out where the hinges should be installed or where the key should be? Here is a simple list to help you keep it all straight!
Posted in Tips | Tagged Doors, Tips
By Nairne on January 11, 2010
Recently, I began estimating glass shelves for a bay window to accommodate a client’s orchids. I asked Zack Zoll of Standard Glass what type of glass I needed for the shelves and I learned glass basics. Here is a brief description:
Posted in Tips | Tagged Windows
By dlglade on January 8, 2010
Remember that incredible shipment of reclaimed heart pine that we received recently? Well, we have completed the process and have produced some beautiful heart pine flooring. Take a look! Central City Millworks is continually receiving new shipments of reclaimed heart pine at our New Orleans mill shop. Contact us for all of your wood flooring [...]
Posted in Flooring | Tagged Heart Pine, wood flooring
By dlglade on January 8, 2010
From design to finished product…
Posted in News | Tagged brackets, New Orleans custom millwork
By halrc on January 8, 2010
When trim moulding is ordered from a mill shop (and from some lumber companies), the customer can select either “standing” or “running” trim. There has always been confusion regarding the meaning of these terms in describing trim moulding, even in the construction business.
Posted in Tips | Tagged Custom Trim, Tips
By Johnathan Anselmo on January 6, 2010
The Port Sulphur Government Building was damaged significantly by Hurricane Katrina. CCM was chosen millworks contractor.
Posted in Commercial, Completed | Tagged Custom millwork, Millwork, Port Sulphur
By Johnathan Anselmo on January 6, 2010
Central City Millworks fabricated cabinets and countertops for two separate break rooms, a pass-through window, and a service counter. They were all designed on the computer, and then sent to our CNC router to be cut.
Posted in Completed | Tagged New Orleans Millwork, Port Sulphur