How Do You Refinish Wood Interior Doors?
Worn and scratched interior doors can detract from an otherwise attractive décor. Regular polishing is enough to keep up with day-to-day maintenance, but years of wear and tear may require complete refinishing. Choosing the right chemicals and techniques from the many options is the key to a successful refinishing project. A typical door can be stripped and refinished in less than a day. Remove the door from its hinges. Drive a screwdriver up through the bottom of the hinge to drive the pin out through the top of the hinge. Start with the bottom hinge and work your way up. Set the door on a pair of sawhorses. Spread a coat of gel-type stain on the surface of the door, using a brush. Allow it to sit for the recommended time before scraping the stripper and old finish from the door. Use fine steel wool to remove the finish from the details in the door. Rinse the finish with a rag dampened in mineral spirits. Allow the door to dry. Sand the door with a random orbital sander. Use 100-grit
