Poly pine door or not?

10-14-2011, 03:16 PM	#1
Oh-Fudge Is this wire Hot?     Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chesapeake Bay Posts: 151	Poly pine door or not? Dumb question. New six panel interior solid pine door, stained it, now would you put polyurethane over the stain or is just the stain sufficient?

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10-14-2011, 03:23 PM	#2
ratherbefishing In a little over my head   Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 568	Poly pine door or not? I think you want something over the stain. Tung oil would be my choice. Easy to apply, easy to repair.

10-14-2011, 04:22 PM	#3
bob22 Member   Join Date: May 2008 Location: Near Philly Posts: 1,955	Poly pine door or not? I'd poly it personally. More info at: http://www.popularwoodworking.com/te...r-first-timers

10-14-2011, 05:04 PM	#4
Oh-Fudge Is this wire Hot?     Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chesapeake Bay Posts: 151	Poly pine door or not? thanks for the link bob, but I'm not a first timer using stain or topcoat. I just wasn't sure about doors. I was leaning towards thinking the door should have a little more protection than just the stain, being soft wood and all. Thanks ratherbe.

10-14-2011, 09:50 PM	#5
Ron6519 Member   Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 9,519	Poly pine door or not? Quote: Originally Posted by Oh-Fudge thanks for the link bob, but I'm not a first timer using stain or topcoat. I just wasn't sure about doors. I was leaning towards thinking the door should have a little more protection than just the stain, being soft wood and all. Thanks ratherbe. The poly will keep the door from expanding and contracting during seasonal changes. These changes can keep the door from closing and will open the seams between the stiles and rails. Just do all 6 sides. __________________ Ron "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." B. Franklin 1759