With regular maintenance your wood door can last for decades.
Refinishing my wood front door.
Remove door hardware photo by kit latham.
By mid after noon the door was ready for its new finish.
To begin to refinish a wood door you will need to remove it from the exterior door frame.
Open your door wide enough to be able to apply the finish to every spot.
Sun wind and rain all cause the finish to deteriorate and wood to crack.
You might think that a post about refinishing a door is boring.
This will make it easier to complete the project and ensure an even application of all your materials.
Drill brushes and floor sander.
A clean rag and wood cleaner like tsp or my diy wood cleaner.
I can t believe it s the same door said chase.
Stained exterior wood doors require frequent refinishing due to sun exposure dampness and inclement weather.
Follow along as we refinish this dated dull entry door and give it new hardware.
Use these step by step instructions to replace plexiglass installed in a front door with beveled art glass.
Gloves to protect your hands from the tsp and stain.
Instead this post is super exciting and about a product that has changed my life well my front door s life at least and made my home s entrance look amazing.
A high performance oil based varnish to highlight the wood s rich color and grain.
It s just so beautiful how to refinish a wood door 1.
And no this is not a sponsored post in any way shape or form it is simply me sharing my enthusiasm with you.
A beautifully restored door can make all the difference in the look of your whole house.
Three coats later it gleamed like aged mahogany.
However years of exposure to sunlight rain snow and frost can significantly damage an exterior wood door and leave it looking worn out.
Mineral spirits to clean the brush.
I put a chair behind my door to keep it from moving while i.
How to restain a front door.
But i promise that this is not a boring topic.
How to refinish a hardwood floor refinishing hardwood floors can be a tough yet rewarding task.
A wood entry door takes a lot of abuse from the elements.