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Staining a sliding door.
Step by step instructions for finishing wood windows and doors remove sawdust grease or caulking on the glass using a small amount of mineral spirits clean the glass with a vinegar based window cleaner an easy recipe is one part white vinegar to one part water avoid ammonia based cleaning.
7 steps to stain a door 1.
Dip a staining pad in wood stain and let the excess drip back into the bucket or stain tray.
Apply stain to the top side of the door with even wiping motions that follow the wood grain.
In terms of traditional lumber materials.
We always start on the back and then flip the door over to the the front last.
How to install a sliding patio door duration.
Notice you can still see nails holes.
The easiest way to stain the whole door at one time is to stain it on its hinges.
Slather on the stain using a 2 in 5 1 cm foam brush.
Be sure to work the stain deep into the imitation grain pattern or any other textural detailing.
Step 5 stain the door.
Mask off the hinges and doorknob or remove it put down a strip of carpet shield plastic film this will allow you to swing the door to do both sides without the stain ruining your carpet.
Step by step instructions and helpful hints for finishing staining and painting your patio doors from the experts at atrium patio doors.
There are plenty of stain colors to choose from.
Apply a liberal amount of stain to the inner panels of the door.
Choose your stain color.
Whether your door is sliding or hinged you ll need to take it off the frame so you can get to work.
Once this is complete it can be left to dry while you stain the doors themselves.
Prepping the door for stain 1.
The quickest way to stain the jamb is to soak a cloth in an oil based stain and rub it into the wood using a clean cloth to even out any overlaps or drips.
Remove the door from the hinges.
To avoid staining the door knobs knockers locks and other hardware it s important to unscrew.
Start with the raised and recessed sections at the center of the door.
Lay the door out flat on some.
Literally just dip your sponge in stain and wipe it on.
And it s a quick process to stain.