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:
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.
It is currently stained in provincial. I'm looking to sand the whole door and stain again - one side in espresso and one side in provincial - then poly all.
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.
Agreed - go for it - if it does not turn out well, then go for a new door. If you have to go with a new door, you will have gotten experience and practive from the original door.
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.
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
use the same brand from the manufacturer of the poly you select. These work best this way. If you cannot find one thin the poly with thinner about 30% and use this as a sealer.
I have sanded, stained, and varnished - however, the varnish has this white creaminess to it in certain areas. I don't know what went wrong. Any idea what would cause that?
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