Reviving an Old Door: What Stain and Sealant to Use?

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Asked By CraftySquirrel42 On

I want to restore this door and need some advice on the best stain and sealant to use. Here's a link to a picture of it: https://imgur.com/a/mHXmZH7. What do you recommend?

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Answered By HandyGuy123 On

First things first, take the door off the hinges and remove all the hardware. Sand it down to bare wood to ensure a smooth finish. After that, wipe it clean with a damp cloth to get rid of any dust. You can then apply a stain of your choice (it's totally up to you!), followed by a couple of coats of exterior polyurethane, making sure to sand lightly between each coat. Don't forget to do the same for the trim.

CuriousCat99 -

Is it necessary to remove all the stain? Can I just lightly sand existing and go over it with a darker stain?

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