Residential Services
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Kitchen cabinet finish removal
We can precisely and effectively remove paint, wood stain and clear coats from your kitchen cabinets. They require very little sanding and prep work for your new stain or paint colour.
We also offer furniture finish removal services for tables, chairs, desks, vanities, bed frames, hutches, antiques, wooden countertops, cutting boards, etc.
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Door, window, trim and woodwork finish removal
Old paint, stain, varnish, oil and grime can be be rapidly stripped off your doors, windows and mouldings. The laser ablasion process is very good at cleaning wooden ceilings and walls as well. The wood substrate is left bare and ready for a light sanding and finish application.
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Stone and wood fireplace and mantel finish and soot removal
Brick, stone, concrete and tiled fireplaces can be cleaned of paint, soot, smoke and stains. Your wooden fireplace mantel and surrounding mouldings can be stripped down to bare wood with minimal fuss or mess, no matter how intricate or detailed the profiles are.
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Hardwood stair and railing refinishing
Let us refinish your staircase. Engineered, prefinished, painted, stained and varnished stair treads, risers, stringers, railings, spindles, newels and posts can be stripped clean and restored using laser ablation. No matter what profile you have, the laser can clean it. Even thin veneers can be carefully cleaned to raw wood without burning or abrading.
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Driveway stain, exterior brick and stone, garage doors and exterior wood cleaning and stripping
Oil stains, graffiti, paint, mould, mildew and fungus are quickly removed with our methods. Your surrounding property and assets will not be affected and cleanup is minimal. No pressure washers. No water. No chemicals.
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Rust, oxidation and other contaminant stripping
The process is quick, clean, and safe. Laser ablation permits us to strip hard surfaces of soot, smoke and fire damage, paint, wood stain, varnish, rust, corrosion and more. Our cleaning lasers clean metals, wood, ceramics, stones, rubber, glass. We can fine tune our lasers to strip the ink off of paper. This is no joke. Pots and pans, teflon, automobile, motorcycle and boat parts are all ideal candidates for laser restoration.
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Home smoke and soot removal
We can strip smoke and soot off of hard surfaces such as drywall, woodwork, furniture and appliances through laser ablation. The lasers do not work well on fabric and soft surfaces, but can be calibrated to carefully remove smoke and soot from paper and cardboard.
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Outdoor kitchen, barbeque stripping, cleaning and restoration
Outdoor kitchens are a great candidate for laser cleaning. They’re usually more rugged, but exposure to the elements will inevitably cause things to rust, stain and degrade. The laser cleaning process can clean stainless steel, outdoor kitchen equipment, tile, stone, wooden decks and pergolas. This is all done without the use of sanding, pressure washing or chemical cleaning. We have a dust extraction set-up to capture air borne debris, if required.
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Auto, motorcyle and boat rust and finish removal
We do in-house calls to strip rust, oil, grime and paint from classic cars, trucks, motorcycles or boats. Wheels, engine components, frames and body panels can be stripped bare in preparation for paint and machining. This is an alternative to hot tanks, glass, bead and sand blasting.
FAQs
What exactly do you do?
Rapidfire Laser Restorations is in the business of surface cleaning. Our main objective is to strip, clean and renew buildings, furniture, vehicles, machinery and a variety of objects with lasers. We generally do not make contact with the substrate to be cleaned. In other words, it is a touch-free way of cleaning. No chemicals. No sandblasters. No pressure washers.
How big are these lasers and how does it work?
We use a 1000 Watt pulse laser cleaner. It’s about the size of a washing machine. It emits a powerful beam of light, focused on the work to be cleaned. A handheld gun is pointed at the work, the trigger pulled, and beam will gently strip away impurities and surface coatings such as paint, grease, varnish, dirt and corrosion.
The laser’s settings are configured and controlled via touch screen computer. The process is quite impressive and always draws a crowd. Training is required to use the laser correctly.
Is there dust or smoke?
Yes, and we mitigate dust and smoke with a variety of air scrubbers, dust containment systems and fans. We are very attentive to client needs and take great care in protecting your property and everyone’s health and safety.
How did you get in to this trade?
Alex Fournier has been working (playing) with tools, vehicles, wood, metal and stone since he was a child. He earned a diploma in mechanical engineering technology in 2002. He’s worked in a variety of industries as a CNC machinist, a millwright, a mechanic, an interior home finisher and carpenter. Alex started a carpentry and wood refinishing business in 2010. By 2024 it was clear there was a great demand for laser cleaning. Rapidfire Laser Restorations was founded.
How much does it cost?
An hourly rate is billed depending on required tools for the job. We do give flat-rate quotes on larger projects after samples have been assessed.
Does the laser damage anything?
It can, if not set up correctly. This is why we consult with clients about their needs, and have sample sessions.
Can I see a demonstration?
Videos of our work can be accessed on Youtube and Instagram. We ask that people not enter our work area without proper training and safety glasses.