Testimonials

The New Wood Company has the patience to always achieve a perfect finish; a combination of texture, patina and authentic character in wood. 

Steven Gambrel, S.R. Gambrel

 I have been using The New Wood Company almost exclusively for my wood flooring needs for over 25 years.  The quality of their work is top-notch, their pricing is competitive and the level of service is unmatched. 

Steve Mark, President, SMI Construction Management, Inc.

SilverLining Interiors sets a very high bar for a subcontractor’s performance and The New Wood Company and Peter Downs have always met that bar. 

Josh Wiener, President, SilverLining Interiors, Inc.

Whether you’re restoring a historic floor in a landmark building or installing new floors, there is no one better in the New York area than The New Wood Company. They have the craftsmanship and skill of an old European guild, combined with the knowledge and experience to install any type of product, from reclaimed timbers to state-of-the-art engineered flooring. 

 Basil Walter, Architect

I have enjoyed working with The New Wood Company and Peter Downs for more than 20 years. They consistently deliver the highest quality flooring and provide excellent craftsmanship and service from beginning to end of project. They have my highest recommendation.

Erica Millar, Erica Millar Design

We have worked exclusively with Peter Downs and The New Wood Company for more than 15 years on all residential projects.  Their responsiveness, attention to detail, and willingness to go the extra mile is an invaluable resource to us because it always assures us that our projects will be completed at the level of quality our clients expect.

Arthur H. Jussel, President, The Residential Interiors Corporation

Having worked with Peter and the New Wood Company for over 20 years, I can say that they are a pleasure to work with and they consistently deliver the high level of workmanship and quality materials that we expect.”

Morgan Hare, Leroy Street Studio Architecture

Peter Downs’ New Wood Company has been M(Group)’s floor refinisher of choice for over 30 years.  Peter’s expertise and enthusiasm makes The New Wood Company a pleasure to work with.

Carey Malone, M(Group)

Peter Downs and The New Wood Company have saved the day on more than one occasion because they know everything about wood floors and the products available to them. Recently, they used a material ordinarily spec'd for another material on the floors in my own home, creating the desired raw, unfinished look I was searching for.  They know how to get the job done with no drama or stress, and that’s an invaluable tool in my industry.

Darren Henault, Interior Design

The Franklin Report:

The craftsmen are very professional, have an excellent work ethic, and are considerate of the client's home and belongings.

New Wood gets high marks for being well-organized and responsible. Happy customers delight in the beautiful floors and efficient service, and prices are said to be reasonable for the high-end market.

"Excellent at mixing stains and matching floors."

"A real expert in a difficult trade."

"Understands the level of quality my clients demand and knows how to meet a schedule."

"I can always depend on them for consistent, responsive top quality work." 

The New Wood Company is the best floor company that I’ve encountered in more than 30 years in the construction and real-estate business. Their work is first-class. 

David B. Sterling, Partner, Orleans Realty, LLC

The New Wood Company has an experienced, well-supervised staff that knows the product, gives excellent advice, and can be counted on to solve the inevitable problems that occur on every job.  When I was first told about them, I was pretty sure I couldn’t afford them. Now I know that I can’t afford to use anyone else.  

George Beane, President, AR Walker

Peter Downs’s ability to produce a beautiful finished product within budget and on schedule has made him indispensable to Sweeney & Conroy.

Sean Sweeney, President, Sweeney & Conroy, Inc.

We loved working with The New Wood Company. They were professional, timely, and reasonably priced—plus our floors came out even better than expected.  James Doherty, the project manager, was great to work with, and his sense of color is pure artistry. We would recommend the company without hesitation: Our new floors really make the whole apartment come together.  

Homeowner, NYC

My floors are so beautiful that I may leave the rooms empty forever, like an art installation.  

Homeowner, NYC