Natural Wood Door Finish
Be sure to finish the grille ends to help control potential condensation.
Natural wood door finish. This article is the first of three articles on installing a new door this one is on how to stain and finish a wood door. For a painted finish use the same primer and paint as used for the interior and or exterior of your windows or doors. Physical samples are available through your oregon door distributor partner or by contacting the factory sales and customer service team. In 1988 i installed a custom wood door with sidelites on the front of our home.
The other two articles cover doorway preparation for a new door and installing a pre hung door. Polyurethane wood finishes are synthetic coatings that prove highly durable and water resistant making them the best clear coat for wood protection. For a stained or natural finish follow the same steps as the stained interior finish. They provide a natural appearance with a variety of satin semi gloss and glossy sheens and are ideal for kitchen cabinets doors furniture and floors but not recommended for outdoor use.
All three articles cover the three aspects of new door installation. I have been fighting with the finish ever since. Finishing interior wood doors is an excellent way to highlight the natural beauty of the wood. Although protected by a porch roof the door receives intense afternoon sun as well as an occasional wind driven rainstorm.
It was given five coats of stain for penetration and then sealed with polyurethane.