How To Restain A Wood Garage Door

Because it s much easier to sand and refinish a flat object remove the door from its hinges.

How to restain a wood garage door.

It can be worked into a high glossy shine or it can have a smooth sanded surface. Take the time to restain it and you will be proud of yourself for completing a good project and saving money. Wear safety glasses when using a palm sander. Next remove the hinge pins by hammering them out from the bottom using a 16 penny nail or by tapping the head of the pin up with a dull chisel or screwdriver.

Use a palm sander with fine grit to give the door a light sanding. Keep the palm sander moving. Use a touch up paint to cover small dings and dents before they get larger. Wood is a fantastic surface to work with.

Apply a coat of turtle wax to provide a protective coating and a sheen to your door. Use a good quality wood cleaning product. Start by opening the door and supporting it with a block of wood on the floor under the lock. A dust mask might be necessary as well.

If you leave it too long in one spot you ll damage the wood. Anyone that has an old solid wood door should consider restaining it before they toss it out for a new door. Dust and other dirt. Apply brightener on tannin rich woods.

I put a chair behind my door to keep it from moving while i worked. Put a dropcloth down to protect your floors. You always want to start with cleaning the wood garage door. Use wood cleaner to clean all dirt grime oils and bird poo off the door.