Exterior pine door refinishing
#1
07-17-08, 07:31 AM
Exterior pine door refinishing
thanks for looking at my post!
I have an old pine door that I am planning on refinishing for who knows how many years...
Half of the original finish is gone and it really looks ugly (btw. it is exposed to the sun in AM) and I don't have anything to block the sun. I've seeing nice looking doors at home remodeling stores and at Costco, just don't want to spend that kind of money and it will probably lead to a new lock and handle that easily can run into hundreds. I know that light color finish is probably the most logical, i just happen to like darker ones. What can I do to ensure longevity of the finish? I am going to strip whatever's left there, stain it in probably walnut or redwood and then high sheen lacquer on top. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
I have an old pine door that I am planning on refinishing for who knows how many years...
Half of the original finish is gone and it really looks ugly (btw. it is exposed to the sun in AM) and I don't have anything to block the sun. I've seeing nice looking doors at home remodeling stores and at Costco, just don't want to spend that kind of money and it will probably lead to a new lock and handle that easily can run into hundreds. I know that light color finish is probably the most logical, i just happen to like darker ones. What can I do to ensure longevity of the finish? I am going to strip whatever's left there, stain it in probably walnut or redwood and then high sheen lacquer on top. Any suggestions?Thanks!
#2
07-17-08, 07:42 AM
I seldom use any lacquers so I don't know how well that would hold up. In oil base finishes, a spar urathane would be the best coating to use. It isn't uncommon for an exterior door to need a light sanding and recoating on a yearly basis.
#3
07-17-08, 08:49 AM
Avoid any finish on an exterior door that does not specifically mention it can be used on exterior surfaces or similar wording.Interior only products do not have protective elements for UV exposure and will break down,fade or fail quickly.
If possible try to find a stain that also mentions exterior use.Unfortunately this can be difficult especially finding it in quantities less than a gallon.Deck stain is also not what you want here.
If possible try to find a stain that also mentions exterior use.Unfortunately this can be difficult especially finding it in quantities less than a gallon.Deck stain is also not what you want here.
#4
07-17-08, 12:34 PM
I don't think I've ever used an exterior grade stain on a door. I've always used the regular oil base wiping type of stain [like minwax] but I've always used a spar varnish or preferably a spar urathane over the stain. I'm not sure if you can find an exterior grade wiping stain.
#5
07-17-08, 08:57 PM
thanks! i was going to ask @ a specialty stores, but I've been sold something i did not needed before 
that's why all these questions. I've never seeing an exterior grade stain myself, so if you know the manufacture and/or where to get it, please let me know.
Thanks again!
that's why all these questions. I've never seeing an exterior grade stain myself, so if you know the manufacture and/or where to get it, please let me know.Thanks again!
