How to stain and finish a door finishing expert teri masaschi shows us how to properly sand and finish two untreated interior doors.
Staining 6 panel pine doors.
It is used in the building industry as structural lumber but also as an interesting diversion from hardwood for.
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Choose a finish and apply first coat.
Otherwise there s no practical way to rehang the door without damaging the finish.
How to finish pine doors.
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Antique pine often has a dark mellow color.
Pine softwoods and veneer doors will stain a bit more evenly if pre sealed but don t overdo it or the door won t take any stain.
With a simple traditional design these doors are ideal for those who prefer real wood surfaces and are easily stainable to complement the interior design.
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6 panel right hand unfinished pine single prehung interior door with nickel hinges model sip0000008772 329 99 329 99.
Seal door edges before rehanging photo by kit latham.
Wipe the stain on with a rag and brush it into the.
While it s still on the sawhorses seal the door s bottom and top edges with a coat of finish.
See pre sealing wood.
Builder s choice 6 panel clear pine doors are made with soft wood pine veneers for long lasting style and durability in your home.
It s easy to end up with megablotches and it s hard to avoid grain reversal a peculiar effect that makes stained pine look unnatural.
Then put the door back on its hinges before applying the first coat.
I know pine is difficult to stain but the trim is all pine and seems to look uniform.
Just not sure how you achieve a look like that.
It is a uniform brown color.
Pine is a soft wood with a pleasing light amber color.
Apply the stain to the panels first you will need to use a brush to get the stain into the grooves and corners.