Put a dropcloth down to protect your floors.
How to restain a french door.
Take the doors off their hinges if they are still hanging in a doorway and take them to your work area.
Wipe off the dust with a damp rag.
Apply a thin coat of varnish.
Clean the surface of the.
Open your door wide enough to be able to apply the finish to every spot.
Apply a chemical stripper to the surface of the door.
It s kind of scary because it looks like you re ruining the finish but it will be fine.
Coat the horizontal rails next and finally the vertical stiles.
Use wood cleaner to clean all dirt grime oils and bird poo off the door.
Soak a new china bristle brush for a minute or two in paint thinner then spin or knock off the excess.
Keep the palm sander moving.
Use a palm sander with fine grit to give the door a light sanding.
If you leave it too long in one spot you ll damage the wood.
How to restain a front door.
Wear safety glasses when using a palm sander.
Pour some finish into a clean bucket and dip the bristles about a third of the way into the liquid.
Start on the panels then move to the surround ing moldings.
How to refinish exterior wood french doors 1.