Keep the palm sander moving.
Refinish wooden entry door.
Sand the flats photo by kit latham.
Follow along as we refinish this dated dull entry door and give it new hardware.
Wear safety glasses when using a palm sander.
A dust mask might be necessary as well.
Sun wind and rain all cause the finish to deteriorate and wood to crack.
Occasionally a natural wood entry door will need to be refinished in order to counter the effects of 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.
A wood entry door takes a lot of abuse from the elements.
This will make it easier to complete the project and ensure an even application of all your materials.
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.
Before refinishing this scarred and flaking entry door painting contractor john dee sets it on padded sawhorses and takes off the hardware.
Stained exterior wood doors require frequent refinishing due to sun exposure dampness and inclement weather.
The easiest way is to remove the door so you can lay it down.
A wood front door is a great feature when it comes to your home s curb appeal.
Use a palm sander with fine grit to give the door a light sanding.
How often you need to refinish the door depends upon the quality of the original stain.
To begin to refinish a wood door you will need to remove it from the exterior door frame.