I lightly sanded some parts of the door focusing on the areas that still appeared to have some protective.
Best way to refinish an exterior door.
Reattach the hardware to.
Any old finish that is cracked or peeling should be removed and smoothed before applying the new finish.
To refinish an exterior wood door.
Lay the door on top of sawhorses.
Use wood cleaner to clean all dirt grime oils and bird poo off the door.
Stained finish step 1.
Brush on the stain blending the edges with.
Apply stain to restore the color.
Wipe the dust from the door with a slightly damp rag.
Start by sanding the surface with a random orbital sander and 150 grit paper.
Brush on several coats of an exterior spar varnish or polyurethane.
This video shows the step by step process that i used to refinish my fiberglass entry door.
Apply painter s tape to the door hinges and at the edges of the door windows to prevent the stain from getting on these.
Use a fine grit sanding sponge to get into crevices.
Remove the door from its hinges.
Two coats of paint should cover it sufficiently.
I washed the door to remove the dirt and grime that had accumulated over the years.
The goal is to remove any flaky varnish and to roughen the surface for a good primer bond.
I followed the directions on.
Once it has completely dried sand the entire door lightly with 120 grit sandpaper.
With the door resting on padded sawhorses use a random orbit sander with 80 grit paper to quickly.
How to refinish a wood door 1.
However if you prefer paint you can apply an oil based primer wait 24 hours and apply a coat of oil based paint.
Sand down the finish on the door.
Strip and or sand away any existing varnish using successively finer sandpaper and an orbital sander.
Start by opening the door and supporting it with a block of wood on the floor under the lock.
Because it s much easier to sand and refinish a flat object remove the door from its hinges.
Refinish your exterior door when the temperature is above 40 degrees fahrenheit and below 90 degrees fahrenheit for.
How to refinish a wood door with gel stain step one.
Before refinishing this scarred and flaking entry door painting contractor john dee sets it on.
Remove the hardware from the door.
Cover the entire surface of the door with a clear wood preservative such as boiled linseed oil starting with.