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.
Refinish wooden entry door.
The easiest way is to remove the door so you can lay it down.
A dust mask might be necessary as well.
Stained exterior wood doors require frequent refinishing due to sun exposure dampness and inclement weather.
Keep the palm sander moving.
Before refinishing this scarred and flaking entry door painting contractor john dee sets it on padded sawhorses and takes off the hardware.
With regular maintenance your wood door can last for decades.
However years of exposure to sunlight rain snow and frost can significantly damage an exterior wood door and leave it looking worn out.
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.
Occasionally a natural wood entry door will need to be refinished in order to counter the effects of the elements.
Follow along as we refinish this dated dull entry door and give it new hardware.
Sun wind and rain all cause the finish to deteriorate and wood to crack.
How to refinish and restore an entry door video replace your entry door to improve curb appeal video upgrading and replacing doors article video transcript.
To begin to refinish a wood door you will need to remove it from the exterior door frame.
A wood front door is a great feature when it comes to your home s curb appeal.
This will make it easier to complete the project and ensure an even application of all your materials.
Wear safety glasses when using a palm sander.