finishing wood exterior doors
Their popularity and effectiveness for finishing the bright work on boats makes them the best choice for protecting exterior wooden doors that are exposed to harsh weather elements year-round. my “go-to” finish system for exterior doors is a combination of two products: pettit marine paint’s captain’s varnish and epifanes’ wood finish. Wood entry door materials and finishes. photo by keller & keller. the wood you see beneath a clear finish determines whether your door's look will be rustic or refined. good woods. photo by manfred koh/time inc. digital studio. doors made with stable woods are less affected by humidity, so they're better at holding up to the elements. here's. How to stain and finish a door finishing expert, teri masaschi shows us how to properly sand and finish two untreated interior doors. tools and materials used in this video include: oak wood door. finishing wood exterior doors
Stained exterior wood doors require frequent refinishing due to sun exposure, dampness and inclement weather. how often you need to refinish the door depends upon the quality of the original stain. Remove the door from its hinges. lay the door on top of sawhorses. remove the hardware from the door. sand down the finish on the door. apply stain to restore the color. brush on several coats of an exterior spar varnish or polyurethane. reattach the hardware to the door. rehang the door. watch this video to find out more. further information.