Atlantic Plywood

About Atlantic Plywood — Millwork in Rochester

Atlantic Plywood has been serving Rochester’s construction and design community as a premier millwork and lumber supplier. We specialize in providing high-quality architectural woodwork, custom millwork, and building materials to homebuilders, remodelers, contractors, architects, and interior designers throughout the greater Rochester area.

Our extensive inventory includes custom doors, windows, moulding, trim work, casings, baseboards, stair components, columns, and specialized architectural millwork. We stock both paint-grade and stain-grade options in various wood species, offering everything from standard profiles to custom millwork pieces designed to your exact specifications.

Unlike big box retailers, Atlantic Plywood provides personalized service with deep expertise in millwork and architectural woodwork. Our knowledgeable staff understands the nuances of wood species selection, proper joinery techniques, and can guide you through custom vs. stock millwork decisions to ensure your project achieves the desired aesthetic and structural integrity.

Rochester’s rich architectural heritage, from Victorian homes in the Park Avenue neighborhood to historic buildings downtown, demands quality millwork suppliers who understand both traditional craftsmanship and modern construction needs. Our location on Lyell Avenue puts us at the heart of Rochester’s building supply corridor, serving the continuous renovation and new construction projects that define our growing city.

Photos

Own this business? Claim your listing to add photos.

Location & Directions

What to Expect When You Visit

When you visit Atlantic Plywood, expect to work with millwork specialists who can discuss wood grain patterns, moisture content, and finishing options in detail. The showroom displays various moulding profiles, trim samples, and wood species so you can see and feel the quality before ordering, while the warehouse maintains extensive inventory for immediate pickup or scheduled delivery.

The staff takes time to understand your project requirements, whether you’re matching historic millwork for a Park Avenue restoration or selecting contemporary trim for a new Penfield construction. They’ll walk you through options for custom millwork fabrication, lead times, and can coordinate with your project timeline to ensure materials arrive when needed.

Products & Materials

Atlantic Plywood stocks an impressive range of millwork products including interior and exterior doors, various window components, and an extensive selection of moulding profiles from basic casing to elaborate crown moulding. Their trim inventory covers baseboards, chair rails, wainscoting, and specialty profiles in multiple wood species including oak, maple, cherry, pine, and poplar.

For stair components, they carry treads, risers, balusters, newel posts, and handrails in both paint-grade and stain-grade options. Their architectural millwork capabilities extend to custom columns, mantels, and reproduction pieces for historic renovations, with skilled craftsmen who can match existing profiles and wood species.

Beyond millwork, their building materials selection includes various plywood grades, hardwood lumber, engineered lumber products, and specialty panels. They maintain inventory in standard dimensions while offering custom cutting and millwork services to meet specific project requirements.

Who Shops Here

Atlantic Plywood serves a diverse clientele including residential contractors working on kitchen and bathroom remodels, custom home builders who demand premium millwork, and restoration specialists preserving Rochester’s historic architecture. Architects and interior designers rely on their custom millwork capabilities for unique projects, while DIY homeowners appreciate the expert guidance for their trim and moulding installations.

Serving the Rochester, New York Area

Rochester’s millwork scene reflects the city’s architectural diversity, from the grand homes of the East Avenue Historic District to the craftsman bungalows in Corn Hill. The ongoing revitalization of neighborhoods like NOTA and the South Wedge creates steady demand for quality millwork, both for historic reproduction work and contemporary design applications that complement Rochester’s evolving architectural landscape.

Tips for First-Time Buyers

• Bring samples of existing trim or photos of architectural details when seeking matching millwork for renovation projects
• Ask about moisture content in lumber and proper acclimation times, especially important in Rochester’s variable climate
• Discuss paint-grade versus stain-grade options early in planning, as this affects wood species selection and pricing
• Inquire about custom millwork lead times during busy construction seasons, typically spring through early fall
• Consider ordering extra linear footage for complex installations where waste factor is higher
• Ask to see samples of different wood species under various lighting conditions before making final selections

Woodworking Clubs & Resources near Rochester, New York

The Rochester area offers several excellent woodworking resources, including the Genesee Woodworkers Guild which serves the greater Rochester region with meetings, workshops, and member resources. The Flower City Woodturners chapter of the American Association of Woodturners provides specialized turning instruction and community for lathe enthusiasts in the Rochester area. Additionally, Monroe Community College offers woodworking and cabinetmaking courses through their continuing education programs, while local makerspaces like The Foundry provide shared workshop access and tools for woodworkers of all skill levels.

Find a local woodworking guild →  ·  Find an AAW chapter →

Frequently Asked Questions

Ratings & Reviews