Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Hardwood & Lumber in St. Louis
St. Charles Hardwoods has been a trusted supplier of premium hardwood products in the St. Louis area since 1988. Founded by Eddie and Jayne Wilson, our company began as a small lumber operation and has grown into a leading source for hardwood, plywood, lumber, and custom millwork. We serve a diverse clientele, including professional woodworkers, contractors, and DIY enthusiasts, offering an extensive inventory of in-stock materials and custom solutions. Our 35,000-square-foot facility in St. Peters, Missouri, houses one of the Midwest's largest selections of hardwood plywood, while our local mill in Bowling Green enables rapid production of custom architectural moldings. With over 35 years of industry experience, we combine generational expertise with modern technology to deliver precision-cut materials and unparalleled customer service.Our team of knowledgeable professionals provides expert guidance on every project, from fine furniture to large-scale construction. We maintain a stock of over 500,000 board feet of lumber and operate state-of-the-art equipment for custom milling, sanding, and planing. Our commitment to quality extends to our curated selection of woodworking tools and accessories from trusted brands. As a locally owned business, we prioritize personalized service, technical support, and educational resources to empower our customers' success. This combination of product breadth, technical capability, and customer-centric approach has established us as St. Louis' premier hardwood supplier.
Services
Hardwood Flooring
Custom Moldings
Cabinetry
Decking Materials
Hardwood Plywood
Lumber Supply
Wood Turning Blanks
Table Saws
Wood Lathes
Marine Plywood
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of specialized expertise in hardwood supply and custom millwork
- Our local mill produces custom moldings with 200+ stock profiles and unlimited custom options
- We maintain a 35,000 sq ft facility with immediate access to 500,000 board feet of lumber
- Our team includes certified wood specialists with decades of combined industry experience
- We provide technical support and educational resources for complex woodworking projects
What people say
Quality products
Expert advice
Timely service
Extensive selection
Personalized support
Services
Hardwood Flooring
We supply both prefinished and unfinished hardwood flooring in oak, cherry, maple, hickory, and ash species. Our prefinished options from Somerset offer factory-applied durable finishes with quick installation. Unfinished flooring allows complete customization through on-site sanding and staining. We provide matching transition pieces and registers for complete installations. Professional guidance helps customers choose between prefinished convenience and custom unfinished options based on project requirements.
Custom Moldings
Our local mill produces custom architectural moldings in any wood species with 200+ stock profiles and unlimited custom designs. We create precise millwork for crown molding, chair rails, fireplace mantels, and specialty applications. Custom knife grinding capabilities enable unique profiles for both residential and commercial projects. Stock and custom moldings are available in primed or embossed finishes to match any decor.
Decking Materials
We supply premium hardwood decking including Ipe and Tigerwood from South America. These dense, durable species resist rot, insects, and weathering while maintaining natural beauty. Though not kept in stock, we can source these exotic materials with short lead times. Our decking solutions combine sustainability with performance, offering environmentally responsible alternatives to composite materials through responsibly harvested hardwoods.
Hardwood Plywood
We offer one of the Midwest's largest selections of hardwood plywood in birch, cherry, walnut, maple, and exotic species. Available in thicknesses from 1/8" to 3/4" and standard 4'x8' sheets, our inventory includes both domestic and imported options. Specialty plywood types include marine-grade, bending, and Baltic birch. Our plywood combines strength with aesthetic appeal for furniture, cabinetry, and architectural applications.
Cabinetry
We provide custom cabinetry solutions with solid wood construction using dowel joints and wood block braces. Offering 16 domestic and 22 exotic wood species, we create custom kitchen and bathroom cabinets tailored to specific dimensions and design preferences. Our cabinetry includes modern and traditional door styles with complete finishing options. Custom features and specialized storage solutions ensure perfect fit for unique spaces.
Questions
Do you offer custom millwork services?
Yes, our local mill produces custom architectural moldings, radius arches, and specialty components in any wood species with short lead times.
What hardwood flooring options are available?
We offer both prefinished (Somerset brand) and unfinished hardwood flooring in oak, cherry, maple, hickory, and ash species with matching transition pieces.
Can you special order exotic wood species?
Yes, we can source exotic hardwoods including Ipe and Tigerwood decking with short lead times through our supplier network.
Do you provide technical support for woodworking projects?
Our experienced staff offers expert advice on material selection, finishing techniques, and project planning for both professionals and DIYers.
What tools and equipment do you sell?
We carry professional-grade table saws, wood lathes, router bits, saw blades, and woodworking accessories from leading manufacturers.
