Sun wind and rain all cause the finish to deteriorate and wood to crack.
Refinish old wood front door.
A wood front door is a great feature when it comes to your home s curb appeal.
Refinish a solid wood front door by following these easy steps.
A wood entry door takes a lot of abuse from the elements.
However years of exposure to sunlight rain snow and frost can significantly damage an exterior wood door and leave it looking worn out.
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.
With regular maintenance your.
Flat head screwdriver sawhorses tack cloth cotton rag fine grit sandpaper.
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.
How to restore your old wood front door.
Follow along as we refinish this dated dull entry door and give it new hardware.