If you have just purchased a new set of internal doors and wondered how to stain them, or would like to refresh the look of your existing doors, well look no further Doors-More will now give you a simple step by step guide.
Things you will need to complete the job.
Screwdriver
Brushes
Gloves
Wood Stain
Clean Rags
Sandpaper Medium / Fine
Stripper
If existing doors then remove the door furniture. You should be able to do this with just a screwdriver. Make sure that you keep all the screws and parts together. You will need to re-install all the furniture once the doors have been stained. When removing the hinges you may need someone to hold the door to prevent it falling.
Lay the door over a couple of saw stools or something similar to support the door at both ends.
Wipe the door down so it is free from dirt and dust. If the door is painted, you will need to remove all the layers of paint. Do this with a paint stripper in a well ventilated area. If the door is already stained, remove the stain with a stripper.
To prepare the door to accept the stain the door should be down to the bare wood on all sides, if a new door this will be how it will be supplied to you. Use a fine sand paper to remove any nibs and achieve a nice smooth surface.
Wipe the surface clean and make sure than any dust is removed. Apply the stain of your choice using either a brush or a clean rag. Start will the panels and then the stiles and rails making sure that you follow the direction of the grain, stain slowly and take care not to apply to much stain which is liable to run. Allow the stain to dry completely.
Depending upon the product you use the manufactures of the stain may suggest further coats, if so when the door is completely dry lightly sand and ensure the surface is clean and free of dust and then re apply further coats as before.
Your doors can now be hung.
