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Premium Hardwoods & Custom Millwork in Detroit
Public Lumber has served customers since 1927 as a family-owned and operated millwork facility and lumberyard in Detroit. We specialize in providing high-quality hardwoods and custom millwork solutions to retail and wholesale clients. Our product range includes exotic hardwoods, moldings, plywood, softwoods, and specialty wood products. We offer on-site services such as edge glue laminations, custom cutting, hardwood countertops, and stair treads. Our team supports professionals and homeowners with projects requiring precise timelines and budgets.

With nearly a century of experience, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. Our reputation is built on reliability, expertise, and unwavering customer service. We cater to custom homebuilders, renovators, and DIY enthusiasts seeking tailored woodworking solutions. Our commitment to quality remains central to every project we undertake.
Services
Hardwood Supply Custom Moldings Plywood Sales Edge Glue Laminations Custom Cutting Hardwood Countertops Stair Treads Surface Sanding Resawing Custom Flooring
Details
  • Year established: 1927
Highlights and features
  • Family-owned since 1927 with deep local expertise
  • Offering over 90 years of woodworking experience
  • Provide custom millwork and specialty hardwood products
  • Support projects from concept to completion
  • Combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology
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Services
Hardwood Supply
We supply premium hardwoods including oak, maple, cherry, and exotic species for residential and commercial projects. Our inventory supports furniture making, cabinetry, and architectural applications. Customers receive expert guidance to select appropriate wood species and grades.
Custom Moldings
Our facility manufactures custom wood moldings for crown, base, chair rail, and specialty applications. We maintain traditional profiles while creating bespoke designs to match architectural requirements. All moldings meet precise dimensional specifications for seamless installation.
Edge Glue Laminations
We provide edge-glued panel lamination services for wide tabletops, doors, and architectural panels. Using premium adhesives and clamping systems, we ensure strong, durable bonds with minimal visible seams for structural and decorative applications.
Custom Cutting
Our team performs custom dimension cutting for hardwood boards and moldings. We accommodate special thickness, width, and length requirements using advanced sawing equipment to maintain tight tolerances for installation-ready components.
Hardwood Countertops
We fabricate custom hardwood countertops with durable finishes for kitchens and bathrooms. Our process includes precise cutting, sanding, and sealing to create functional surfaces that highlight natural wood grain patterns and textures.
People
Craig
Contact Representative
Craig serves as the primary contact for Public Lumber, assisting customers with product selection and custom orders. With extensive knowledge of wood products and applications, he provides expert guidance to residential and commercial clients.
Questions
What types of hardwoods do you stock?
We carry oak (red, white, quarter/rift), maple, cherry, walnut, mahogany, sapele, teak, and exotic species for various applications.
Do you offer custom millwork services?
Yes, we manufacture custom moldings, stair parts, columns, and architectural carvings to meet specific project requirements.
Are specialty wood products available?
We special-order nonstock exotic veneers, custom hardware, and embossed moldings not found in standard inventory.
What on-site fabrication services do you provide?
Our services include edge glue laminations, surface sanding, hardwood countertop fabrication, and custom flooring up to nine inches wide.
Do you serve both residential and commercial clients?
We support homeowners, builders, contractors, and renovation professionals with tailored wood solutions for all project sizes.
What are your business hours?
We operate Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The facility is closed on weekends.
Reviews (4)
John Milan
Nov 11, 2021 Report
This place has an extensive stock of molding of all sizes and a collection or both rough and rift cut as well as finished wood that can fill any need of matching existing mill work in the new and old houses in Detroit. The staff is all VERY knowlegeable and helpful. For as huge a selection that they offer, it is extremely well organized and easy to shop. Shopping here for my carpentry stock or special orders is a slam dunk.
NICELY DONE Public Lumber, NICELY DONE!
John O'Donnell
Nov 01, 2021 Report
Excellent customer service, outstanding product and selection, Competitive pricing. I have been using this mill shop for some years now. Occasionally a lead time on custom orders but that is to be expected.
Steve Hurst
Sep 03, 2021 Report
This is a great place, the staff is knowable helpful and friendly. Outstanding specialty moulding you aren't going to find anyplace else.
Hillary Griffin
Jun 15, 2021 Report
Good honest place for moulding they have beautiful crown and base in any profile you can imagine. Nice workers.