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Tips on refinishing/renovating back door
https://preview.redd.it/52q2sfipjm0f1.jpg?width=480&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e8ca74e821936b5d2bbcef86847e4d9132003e79 https://preview.redd.it/k5awkfipjm0f1.jpg?width=480&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d57b58d2bc2aefe7b08ade0422725b705cd95344 https://preview.redd.it/0dio3fipjm0f1.jpg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8b2a6c58900477206c8abae8dfb8634695a79553 https://preview.redd.it/4595viipjm0f1.jpg?width=480&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9661a4253f4101a07c879134a7084407e5765c24 https://preview.redd.it/pj341fipjm0f1.jpg?width=480&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f0a77b69d9bbb04032db332480f5ed59a1ae3c03 I picked up an old door to replace my current backdoor. I've stripped off all of the paint and I've sanded out most of the really problematic spots. But I'm wondering about how to proceed, and looking for any tips/advice you can share. The surface is a veneer, but quite thick - like 1/8" (maybe that's "paneling" instead of a veneer?). Some specific questions: (1) After sanding some spots more than others, I've got this 'blotchy' pattern on the wood. Is it important to even this out (i.e. by sanding everything uniformly) to obtain a uniform color after staining/sealing? (2) There are some deeper scratches/dents. If I use some sort of wood filler, I suspect they will be quite noticeable. Would it be better to just leave them as is? (3) Any suggestions on stains/seals to obtain a uniform finish? This will be an exterior door, but will get minimal direct sun, and we're in northern California so no heavy weather. I was thinking I could do a couple of thin coats of light stain, followed by 3ish coats of poly. Thanks! submitted by /u/good_old_often_wrong [link] [comments]
| | I picked up an old door to replace my current backdoor. I've stripped off all of the paint and I've sanded out most of the really problematic spots. But I'm wondering about how to proceed, and looking for any tips/advice you can share. The surface is a veneer, but quite thick - like 1/8" (maybe that's "paneling" instead of a veneer?). Some specific questions: [link] [comments] |
