January 24, 2008 – 1:55 pm
I want to know how to refinish my entry wood door.
Yeah it is not a painted door. so can any one assist me?
Answer:
First sand it lightly to make all the old finishing material out, especially if you don’t know what the original finish was.
You have to make all them out.Because it may not be compatable, if you don’t get it all off the new finish may blister or wrinkle.
Don’t sand through the thin layer of color or stain or you will be sanding all of that off to get an even color through the new finish coat. For entry door, espically exposed to moisture or sunlight I use Yachtsmen Varnish, it’s what they use on the wood trim on boats because it lasts. If you are really talented you can spray it, other than that you will have to brush it on, DO NOT TRY A ROLLER. A flat surface is best and put it on in applications that are thick enough to float out the brush marks but not excessive. Put on at least four coats and let it dry, I mean dry between coats, you may need to sand lightly between coats to remove any inperfections, if it isn’t dry it will curl up on the sandpaper and you will be sanding all that off. One application a day or it may be two days depending on temperature and humidity.
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