Before refinishing this scarred and flaking entry door painting contractor john dee sets it on.
Refinish wood front door.
Wear safety glasses when using a palm sander.
Solid wood doors are extremely heavy so you ll need some help for this step.
Open the front door and lay some wood blocks under the bottom edge in order to help support the door.
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.
If you leave it too long in one spot you ll damage the wood.
Remove the hinges by taping the pins upwards with the help of a flat head screwdriver.
How to refinish a wood door 1.
Start by opening the door and supporting it with a block of wood on the floor under the lock.
A dust mask might be necessary as well.
Use a palm sander with fine grit to give the door a light sanding.
The first thing you ll need to do is remove the door from its hinges.
Once it has completely.
Put a dropcloth down to protect your floors.
I put a chair behind my door to keep it from.
How to restain a front door open your door wide enough to be able to apply the finish to every spot.
With the door resting on padded sawhorses use a random orbit sander with 80 grit paper to quickly.
Keep the palm sander moving.
Use wood cleaner to clean all dirt grime oils and bird poo off the door.