Seal the doors with dewaxed shellac zinnser s seal coat and then shoot your colored finish on top using either a color product intended to be mixed with lacquer or a universal colorant which can be mixed with varnishes as well.
Staining 6 panel pine doors.
This free video diy guide provides some much need help.
For pine doors use a preconditioner but follow directions carefully.
Immediately wipe the door dry with a clean cotton cloth.
I rarely brush i wipe with a low lint rag i think it is faster and you must keep a wet edge all the time.
It s so easy in fact that this clip can present a complete overview of the process in just over two and a half minutes time.
Builder s choice 6 panel clear pine doors are made with soft wood pine veneers for long lasting style and durability in your home.
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.
How to stain and finish a door finishing expert teri masaschi shows us how to properly sand and finish two untreated interior doors.
Happily refinishing a door is easier than you might think.
Six panel doors apply the stain to the panels first you will need to use a brush to get the stain into the grooves and corners.
Then top it all off with a coat or two of a compatable clear finish if you like.
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Use a hand figuring out how to go about refinishing a pine door.
How to refinish a door.
In addition to blotchiness the softer areas between the grain lines soak up stain like a sponge creating an unnatural look.
These doors are shipped unfinished and require surface preparation prior to staining or painting.
Good suggestion above about doing the backside of closet doors first to get the routine down.
Gel stains are usually more forgiving than oil stains.
Dark stains on pine can look horrible.
Paint evenly with the door laid flat so the stain won t drip down the wood grain and stain at awkward intervals.
Wipe the stain on with a rag and brush it into the corners and grooves.
Wait 30 minutes for the stain to dry.
Seal pine before wood staining.
The photo below shows the dramatic difference between the raw and sealed areas of pine using the same stain color.
Tools and materials use.
Apply a coat on stain.
Liberally wipe the door with the stain until wet.
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