Sand the flats photo by kit latham.
Refinish old wood front door.
However years of exposure to sunlight rain snow and frost can significantly damage an exterior wood door and leave it looking worn out.
Cost skill level start to finish 2 days.
A wood front door is a great feature when it comes to your home s curb appeal.
Stained exterior wood doors require frequent refinishing due to sun exposure dampness and inclement weather.
With regular maintenance your.
Follow along as we refinish this dated dull entry door and give it new hardware.
How to restore your old wood front door.
Before refinishing this scarred and flaking entry door painting contractor john dee sets it on padded sawhorses and takes off the hardware.
Flat head screwdriver sawhorses tack cloth cotton rag fine grit sandpaper.
A wood entry door takes a lot of abuse from the elements.
How often you need to refinish the door depends upon the quality of the original stain.