It is not painted.
2006-09-13 13:59:10 · 6 answers · asked by Susie 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Sand it lightly to remove all the old finishing material, especially if you don't know what the original finish was, if you don't get it all off the new finish may blister or wrinkle as it may not be compatable. Don't sand through the thin layer of color or stain or you will be sanding all of that off to get an even color through the new finish coat. For entry door, espically exposed to moisture or sunlight I use Yachtsmen Varnish, it's what they use on the wood trim on boats because it lasts. If you are really talented you can spray it, other than that you will have to brush it on, DO NOT TRY A ROLLER. A flat surface is best and put it on in applications that are thick enough to float out the brush marks but not excessive. Put on at least four coats and let it dry, I mean dry between coats, you may need to sand lightly between coats to remove any inperfections, if it isn't dry it will curl up on the sandpaper and you will be sanding all that off. One application a day or it may be two days depending on temperature and humidity.
2006-09-13 22:46:17 · answer #1 · answered by Doing it too 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First you need to take the old finish off a paint striper will do then let it dry then put your new stari on it then put a polyurithane coat on it to keep the water out if htis is to hard for you then you need to have someone do it four you good luck
2006-09-13 14:10:48 · answer #2 · answered by speddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-02-09 11:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sand if needed, and coat with 3 or 4 coats of clear varathane, sanding lightly between coats if needed. It will bring out the depth of the grain without artificially colouring it. It will look great. I've done this with oak and it looks spectacular.
2006-09-13 14:06:48 · answer #4 · answered by steviewag 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the surface to see if any parts are sun damaged. My screen door protected parts of the door and it was all screwed up in an uneven fashion. I had to resand and refinish everything, it was tough.
2006-09-13 17:38:31 · answer #5 · answered by zocko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make wood stain/ water repellant like Thompson's Water Sealer for wood - whatever color of stain you like. You have to strip the old stain off first, and then apply one coat. Go to a home center.
2006-09-13 14:09:05 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋