How To Stain a Wood Door: Easy DIY Project

Showing How To Stain and Varnish an Interior Wood Door with a Paint and Finish Sprayer (goo.gl/lk899A). Demo provided by Above & Beyond Painting, LLC of Green Bay, WI. Staining a Wood Door can be an easy DIY project which can save you hundreds on replacement or having the professionals do it.

Check out Below for Helpful Links and More Videos!

Strip the Finish off your home's current door to begin this process of Staining and Varnishing, or purchase a budget drop-in replacement Wood Door from your local Hardware Store! Staining a Replacement Wood Door, or Refinishing an old wood door is an easy way to improve the looks of your home, as well as increase the resale value!

Start by using a Power Sander (goo.gl/uD9lG9) and Sanding with the Grain of the Wood. This is done to remove any milling marks which may stand out after the stain is applied. Dings and Scratches should also be sanded down as much as possible to remove the depth of the imperfection. Milling Marks can be straight or circular etchings which can be difficult to see without viewing from multiple angles. These mill marks should be lightly sanded to remove the lines from visibility. DO NOT over sand the door, as it can close the pores of the wood, which can cause finish variations when dry. If the door is really over-sanded, it can burn the wood which is tedious to fix.

If possible, a Paint Sprayer or Paint Gun (goo.gl/lk899A), with or without a pressure pot, can make the job of staining, sealing, or varnishing a wood door quicker, and allow the sprayed product to lay down flat on the wood (no brush lines). But for small projects, like one door, using a hand brush and numerous rags can also provide a great looking finished wood door!

Staining the wood doors, then wiping them dry immediately after, is followed by applying a Sealer coat for protection and any glossy look that is wanted.

Once the Sealer has dried for the designated time, the Interior Wood Door is sprayed with Varnish to cover any potential blemishes, provide a textured look, and further protect the door from future use. Varnishing should be not wiped away and allowed to dry, which is why it is important to not apply too much varnish product at once.

This quick and easy process has a work time of approximately 2-4 hrs per wood door, and includes prep and clean up time. Dry time can range based on product used, and type of wood door, but is generally between 24-72 hrs total.

HELPFUL LINKS:


**BEST Paint & Finish Sprayer: goo.gl/lk899A

**Budget Power Sander: goo.gl/uD9lG9


--PLAYLIST on all our DIY How To Painting Videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiPovcTr7eSgLRjyIgWi…


Thanks for watching and don't forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe!


-Above & Beyond Painting, LLC of Green Bay, WI

Facebook: facebook.com/AboveBeyondPaintingLLC