I have purchased some new doors which have no stain ,do they need a primer first?

Question

also anyone got the best way to stain them to get a profesional finish.

Answer 1

Depending on what type of wood the doors are, you may want a pre-stain conditioner. If they are a soft wood (pine), I would definately pre-condition them first. Typically the brand stain you purchase will have a pre-conditioner also. It will cost you another $8 or so, but it's worth it. Without it, soft woods don't stain well. If the doors are a hard wood (oak, cherry, maple), you probably don't need to do anything with them first. The staining part is easy. The professional finish will come with the varnish you apply after the staining. Find a good polyurethane or tongue oil finish product to apply after the stain is dry. Follow the directions and be patient. If you really want a professional finish, it will take 3 coats or more, which of course takes a long time. I have found that some water based poly's can also be good, which saves on drying time and the stinky smell, depending on if you have a good ventilated place to do the work. Good luck!

Answer 2

First, make sure to sand the doors very smooth. Then I recommend a wood conditioner, not a primer, so that the wood absorbs the stain evenly. Make sure to read the directions thoroughly on the wood conditioner and stain you buy. The amount of time you leave the stain on the wood is very important. Read the directions and make sure you leave it on for the proper amout of time, then remove the excess. Not leaving the stain on long enough will make the stain too light and leaving it on too long will make it too dark. The length of time also somewhat depends on the type of wood you are trying to stain and how well it soaks up the stain. After staining the door, use a sealer to seal it. Finally, use a very fine sand paper to smooth out any rough spots on the door so it is smooth to the touch.

Not all stains get applied the same. So read the directions. You learn from your mistakes. I learned from mine.

Carpenter's motto: "A good carpenter isn't one that never makes mistakes. It's one that can make his mistakes look like there never was one."

Answer 3

If you are staining you DO NOT PRIME the doors. Minwax makes a wood conditioner that you apply prior to staining. The wood conditioner helps to even out the color of the stain. Apply the stain according to the label. Then a coat of sanding sealer, then lightly sand to remove the "Fur". Follow that with 3 coats of Marine Spar Varnish, using 0000 steel wool between coats, and you'll have a beautiful finish.

Answer 4

You should not have to prime it if you are only staining it. Buy a good quality stain and finish with a coating of polyurethane finish. You can even buy stain that has the polyurethane in it. Minwax makes a nice brand of stain and has the finish in it.

Brush on several coats (3 is best). Consider the effects of 3 coats (it will be darker) and buy your preferred color accordingly (buy lighter to account for the multiple coats).

Again, I would recommend Minwax with the finisher in it; it's called polyshade.
http://www.minwax.com/products/onestep/Polyshades.cfm

Answer 5

Not a "primer" as such. You need a "sealer".
Your paint store has all you need.

There are brush on stains and wiipe on stains.
Ask your dealer.

Answer 6

you definetly need to use a sealer or a primer bafore you paint because it is an outdoor item it will be much more prone to drying and cracking without somthing under the paint.

Answer 7

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