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Hollow Core Doors

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#1 ·
Is it possible to sand, stain and poly an old hollow core door?
 
#2 ·
whats on it now. paint? lottsa paint? they are pretty cheap, redily available so starting new time wise is cheaper. The skin on them is usualy thin at best. I would say try the sanding then come back when you get the new door and need help installing :thumbsup:
 
#5 ·
the door is currently stained - I don't think it has poly. I know it sounds easier to put a new door on, but that's actually more of a production for me. I'll do it if I have to... I'm just wondering how able this door is to take a sand and new stain and poly.
 
#10 ·
what do you mean seal with a sand and seal prestain? Can you recommend one? I was planning to use my existing stain and old masters satin poly. Should I not use the poly? Does the sand and seal prestrain add color? I'm looking to match the espresso and provincial stain I've used elsewhere in the house and I don't want to discolor it.
 
#11 ·
I'd give it a try, but you might want a plan B. It might not be practical to remove all the old stain through sanding -- depending on how deeply the original stain penetrated.

If you can get it down to bare wood, then just follow the instructions on the cans.
 
#13 ·
on raw wood you first use a pre-stain if the wood is soft. (and this wood is) This will even out the levels that the stain sinks in. Thus you get a less blotchy stain job. Then you apply the stain. Now the stain needs to be sealed.... so next you use a sealer. Then sand and clean. Then two top cost of poly
 
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