RCP Fine Finish

Meet Robert Chickey

For over 20 years, Robert (Bob) Chickey has loved his job as a highly skilled wood finisher. Spend an hour with him and you’ll see why he’s called “the guru” when it comes to professional wood finishing. You’ll also discover what drives Bob. Because it’s quite simple.

He loves to make wood beautiful.

Bob and his crew are true artisans who have honed their craft over many years of working side-by-side. You won’t find a team of men more dedicated to giving fine homes an exquisite hand-applied finish.

Additional Credentials

Featured speaker, The Traditional Building Show, Philadelphia, Penn., April 2005

Guest lecturer, National Wood Finishing Technology Program – Advanced Wood Finishing, Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount, Minn. 2002 – Present.

Speaker, National Center for Wood Finishing Technology Conference, May 2003

Bob was a featured speaker at The 2005 Traditional Building Show. His presentation, Creating Historically Inspired Wood Finishes, highlighted the often overlooked value of shellac, performance-enhancing modern additives, and how other natural resins can be used to create original finishes.