Next remove the hinge pins by hammering them out from the bottom using a 16 penny nail or by tapping the head of the pin up with a dull chisel or screwdriver.
Refinish wood front door.
Remove the hinges by taping the pins upwards with the help of a flat head screwdriver.
Start by opening the door and supporting it with a block of wood on the floor under the lock.
If you leave it too long in one spot you ll damage the wood.
Wear safety glasses when using a palm sander.
With the door resting on padded sawhorses use a random orbit sander with 80 grit paper to quickly.
How to restain a front door open your door wide enough to be able to apply the finish to every spot.
Use wood cleaner to clean all dirt grime oils and bird poo off the door.
Remove the door from its hinges.
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Keep the palm sander moving.
The first thing you ll need to do is remove the door from its hinges.
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Solid wood doors are extremely heavy so you ll need some help for this step.
A dust mask might be necessary as well.
Use a palm sander with fine grit to give the door a light sanding.
Open your front door slightly and place a sturdy doorstop beneath the door.
Place the sharp part of a 16 penny nail along the bottom opening of your hinge and hammer the bottom of the nail a few times which will loosen and remove the pin.
Once it has completely.
Because it s much easier to sand and refinish a flat object remove the door from its hinges.