How often you need to refinish the door depends upon the quality of the original stain.
Refinish old wood front door.
Cost skill level start to finish 2 days.
Flat head screwdriver sawhorses tack cloth cotton rag fine grit sandpaper.
How to restore your old wood front door.
With regular maintenance your.
Sand the flats photo by kit latham.
Follow along as we refinish this dated dull entry door and give it new hardware.
Stained exterior wood doors require frequent refinishing due to sun exposure dampness and inclement weather.
Sun wind and rain all cause the finish to deteriorate and wood to crack.
With the door resting on padded sawhorses use a random orbit sander with 80 grit paper to quickly remove what remains of the old varnish and sun baked flakes of wood.
A wood entry door takes a lot of abuse from the elements.
A wood front door is a great feature when it comes to your home s curb appeal.