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Curtis Can Do LLC

Carpentry in Knoxville, TN

Barn doors, built-in shelves, framing, mantels and trim, built by hand for homes in Knoxville, Farragut, Oak Ridge and Maryville. We start with a walkthrough and agree on the details before we cut.

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Garage conversion with new walls, a pine barn door on its track and a beadboard ceiling
Barn door on track, beadboard ceiling
Built-in pine shelves beside a front door in an entry hall
Built-in pine shelves, entry hall
Built-in pine shelves in a narrow alcove beside a door
Pine shelves in a narrow alcove
The short answer

What carpentry work does Curtis Can Do LLC handle around Knoxville?

Curtis Can Do LLC handles interior carpentry for homes in Knoxville, Farragut, Oak Ridge and Maryville, Tennessee. That includes handmade knotty pine barn doors, built-in shelves and wall niches, framing and new walls, fireplace mantels and surrounds, and trim, doors and casing. We also do the carpentry side of garage-to-room conversions, from the first stud wall to the barn door and the finish trim. The work is done by hand and in person, so the same people who walk your home build the piece. Jobs run from one door hung straight to a whole room framed and finished, and small repairs are welcome too. We begin with a walkthrough, measure the space, and agree on the wood, the finish and the details before anything is cut. Cost depends on size, wood, finish and wall condition, and we confirm it with you first.

Carpentry at a glance

  • Wood: knotty pine is the species in most of our photos.
  • Finish: stain to show the grain, or paint for a clean look.
  • Sizing: built to your opening, not a stock size.
  • Scope: one door, one wall of shelves, or a full room.
  • First step: a walkthrough in your home.
What we build

Six kinds of carpentry, from our own job photos

Each card shows real work, what we build, what the job involves and where it tends to fit in a house. If your project sits between two of these, tell us. Most do.

  • Close-up of a handmade knotty pine barn door with black hardware

    Barn doors

    What we build
    Handmade barn doors in knotty pine, hung on a black track with matching hardware.
    What it involves
    We measure the opening and plan the track so the door clears the trim and the wall. Then we build the panel, sand it, finish it in stain or paint, hang it and adjust it until it rolls straight and sits flat.
    Where it fits
    Closets, pantries, bedrooms, laundry nooks and any doorway where a swing door has no room to open.
  • Built-in niche shelves over a granite counter
    Shelf cleats being installed inside a wall niche

    Built-in shelves and niches

    What we build
    Shelves and niches built into the wall: pine shelving for an alcove, niche shelves above a counter.
    What it involves
    We measure the opening, fasten cleats to the framing, cut each shelf to fit, sand the edges and finish the wood. Shelf depth and spacing are set around what you plan to store.
    Where it fits
    Alcoves beside a door, entry halls, spots over a counter, and any dead wall you want to put to use.
  • New stud wall framing inside a garage, lumber and tools on the floor

    Framing and new walls

    What we build
    Stud walls, openings and partitions built square and plumb.
    What it involves
    We mark the layout, set the plates, cut and place studs, frame the opening for each door and check for plumb and level before anything gets covered. If a wall needs wiring or plumbing, we tell you and coordinate who handles it.
    Where it fits
    Splitting a large room, closing in a garage, building a closet, or squaring up a space before drywall and trim.
  • Fireplace with a new white painted mantel and surround, brick firebox and stone hearth

    Fireplace mantels and surrounds

    What we build
    A mantel and surround built around an existing fireplace, finished in white paint.
    What it involves
    We measure the opening and the wall around it, then build the surround and shelf from trim stock and boards. Clearances around the firebox are checked at the walkthrough. Joints are filled and caulked before paint.
    Where it fits
    Living rooms and dens with a plain brick or stone fireplace that needs a finished look.
  • Hallway with new interior doors and trim over a wood floor

    Trim, doors and casing

    What we build
    Interior doors, door casing, baseboard and window trim.
    What it involves
    We hang each door in its frame, set casing and baseboard with tight miters, nail, fill, caulk and paint. Gaps at the floor and wall are handled so the trim sits clean.
    Where it fits
    After new flooring, after a renovation, or any time worn trim and old doors drag down a hallway or room.
  • Garage room in progress with lumber being cut and a ladder set up
    Garage conversion with a pine barn door open to the new room and trim finished

    Garage-to-room conversions

    What we build
    The carpentry side of turning a garage into living space: framing, a barn door, beadboard ceiling and finish trim.
    What it involves
    We frame the walls, plan the door, build and hang it, install the ceiling and set the trim. Flooring, such as luxury vinyl plank, goes in once the carpentry is done. The timeline below follows one of these rooms.
    Where it fits
    Homes that need a den, office, guest room or hobby room and already have the garage footprint.

Have a door, a wall or a whole room in mind?

Tell us what you want built. We will walk the space, measure it and talk through wood, finish and the order of work before any cutting starts.

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Case study

A garage conversion, stage by stage

These five photos are from one garage-to-room job, in the order the work happened. They show how the carpentry builds on itself, from a bare slab to a finished room.

  1. Empty garage slab with lumber stacked on it before flooring

    Empty slab, lumber on site

    The garage before any framing: a bare concrete slab with lumber stacked on it, ready to go.

  2. New stud walls framed inside a garage

    Framing goes up

    New stud walls are built inside the garage to define the room.

  3. Garage conversion framing lit by a work light

    Framing under a work light

    Framing continues with a work light set up to see the cuts and the layout.

  4. Barn door on its track against a finished wall in a converted garage

    Barn door hung

    A barn door is hung on its track against the finished wall.

  5. Finished converted room with luxury vinyl plank floor, a pine door and a TV wall

    Finished room

    The finished room with luxury vinyl plank flooring, a pine door and a TV wall.

Every conversion is different. Layout, door choice, ceiling and flooring are set at the walkthrough for your space.

Our process

How a carpentry job runs, from walkthrough to clean-up

Five steps, in the order they happen. The same steps apply to one door or a whole room. Only the amount of each changes.

  1. Walkthrough

    We look at the space with you, measure the opening or the wall, and talk about what you want built. We also tell you if any part of the job needs another trade, and we review codes and permits for the project at this visit.

  2. Plan and materials

    You choose the wood, the finish and the details. Knotty pine, stain or paint, hardware, shelf depth and trim style are settled here. We write down the scope so everyone is working from the same plan.

  3. Cut and build

    Pieces are measured twice and cut to your sizes. Doors and shelves are built to the opening. Walls are framed with the layout marked on the floor and checked for plumb and level.

  4. Fit and finish

    We hang the door, set the shelves, install the trim and fill, sand and caulk. Then comes stain or paint, applied to the finish you picked at the planning step.

  5. Final check and clean-up

    We walk the finished work with you, adjust what needs adjusting and clean up the area. Doors roll true, shelves sit level and trim lines are tight.

Scope and price

Small job or full project: where does yours land?

Both are welcome. Here is how we think about the difference, and then what shapes the price in either case.

Small job

  • Hang one door. A single barn door or interior door set and adjusted.
  • Repair trim. Replace a stretch of baseboard or casing that is damaged or worn.
  • Add a shelf run. A set of shelves in an alcove or a niche in an existing wall.
  • Build a mantel. A surround and shelf for one fireplace.
  • Fix and adjust. A sticking door, a loose track or an uneven shelf.

Full project

  • Frame a room. New stud walls and openings to split or close in a space.
  • Convert a garage. Framing, door, ceiling and trim, ready for flooring.
  • Build a set of built-ins. Shelves and niches across several walls.
  • Trim a whole level. Doors, casing and baseboard throughout a hall and rooms.
  • Combine pieces. A barn door, built-ins and trim in one plan and one visit.

Eight things that affect the price

We do not quote numbers before seeing the space. These are the drivers we walk through at the walkthrough.

  • Wood species. Knotty pine, other softwoods and hardwoods cost and cut differently.
  • Paint or stain. Stain shows the grain and takes careful prep. Paint takes primer, fill and coats.
  • Custom sizing. A door or shelf built to an odd opening takes more layout than a standard size.
  • Wall condition. Crooked, out-of-plumb or damaged walls take extra time to shim and fit.
  • Access. Stairs, tight halls and second-floor rooms change how material gets to the work.
  • Hardware. Track, rollers, handles and brackets vary in style and size.
  • Scope and number of pieces. One shelf is a different job than a wall of built-ins.
  • Prep and removal. Old trim, old doors or old shelves have to come out before new ones go in.
Where we work

Carpentry in Knoxville, Farragut, Oak Ridge and Maryville

Curtis Can Do LLC works in Knoxville and Farragut in Knox County, Maryville in Blount County, and Oak Ridge in Anderson and Roane counties. Farragut is home base. We walk the space first, so you know the plan before work starts.

Other work for the same home

Bathroom renovationTubs, tiled showers, niches and vanity swaps. Kitchen renovationBacksplash, counters, cabinets and lighting. FlooringLuxury vinyl plank for halls and converted rooms. Deck and patio installationPressure-treated decks, rails, stairs and porches.
Questions

Carpentry questions, answered

What affects the cost of carpentry work in Knoxville?

Wood species, paint or stain, custom sizing, wall condition and access all move the price, along with how many pieces we build. A single door is a different job from a wall of built-ins. We do not guess numbers over the phone. We walk the space, agree on the scope, and give you the price for that work before we start.

Are your barn doors and shelves custom or prebuilt?

They are built to your opening, not pulled off a shelf. We measure the doorway or alcove, cut the wood to fit, and finish it the way you choose. A custom piece lets us match your trim, your wall depth and your hardware, so the door clears the casing and the shelves sit level in your space.

Can you convert a garage into a room?

We can do the carpentry side: framing the walls, planning and hanging a door, installing a ceiling and setting trim, with flooring after. Our photos show that process. Codes and permits for a conversion are reviewed at the walkthrough, and we tell you if another trade is needed for any part of it.

Should I paint or stain my new carpentry?

It depends on the look you want. Stain shows the grain and knots of wood like knotty pine, and it needs careful sanding first. Paint gives a clean, solid color and hides the grain, which suits trim and mantels. We can show you both on a sample at the walkthrough before you choose.

Do you take small repair jobs?

Yes. Hanging one door, replacing a stretch of damaged trim, adjusting a sticking door or fixing a loose shelf are all jobs we can look at. Small jobs get the same walkthrough, so we can tell you what the fix involves, what materials are needed and whether anything behind the old work needs attention first.

How long will my carpentry project take?

Timing depends on scope, wood, finish and whether materials need to be ordered. A door hang is a short visit. A framed room with trim takes longer, and paint or stain needs drying time between coats. We talk through timing at the walkthrough once we know what you are building, and we tell you what could change it.

What areas do you serve for carpentry?

Curtis Can Do LLC does carpentry in Knoxville, Farragut, Oak Ridge and Maryville, Tennessee. Farragut is home base, and Knoxville is where we do much of our work. If you are nearby but not in one of those towns, ask us. We will tell you whether your address fits our service area.

How do I get started on a carpentry project?

Use the Get a Quote button or call us during business hours, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Tell us what you want built and roughly where. We set up a walkthrough, measure the space, talk through wood, finish and hardware, and give you a clear scope and price before any work begins.

Ready to start your carpentry project?

Tell us what you want built. We are open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

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