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breddyrrt
My front door is stained then polyurethane(sp) was applied. Now four years later it is peeling. Once I sand it will I have to restain it before I apply the polyurethane? Just not sure of the process.
Thanks,
Brian
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  • Cubslover
    If the color as it is suits your taste, feel free to urethane back over it when done sanding.

    If you want a darker or different color, then it will need stained.

    I recommend the Minwax waterbased urethane. Works just as well as the oil based without the stickyness and cleans up with water.
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  • 11BravoCrunchie
    To do the job properly you need to use a stripper on the door. I'm not the person to ask about the proper procedure on using stripper/thinner, but that's what you have to do to remove polyurethane the easiest.

    Cubs is right on the water-based urethane though.
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  • Cubslover
    quote:Originally posted by Zulu7
    To do the job properly you need to use a stripper on the door. I'm not the person to ask about the proper procedure on using stripper/thinner, but that's what you have to do to remove polyurethane the easiest.

    Cubs is right on the water-based urethane though.


    Jake is correct. I refinished a Mohagany/Zebrawood coffee table last summer.

    I used 3M's waterbased urethane stripper. It wasn't strong enough to do the job quickly. You WILL need a stripper though. Get the majority of the urethane off and sand until you hit wood.

    Follow the directions on the stain and/or urethane can.
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  • oldhunter
    Finishing door. I was a painting contractor for over 30 years. If it's the outside of the door, I would not use any varnish. Sfter stripping and sanding use a good quality exterior stain in the color you want. After stripping make sure all the stripper is washed off and then you'll have to let the door dry and sand wirh a good orbital sander all the fuzz off. Three coats of the exterior stain should do the job for you. If it's the inside strip and sand, stain with a good oil based stain, let dry for two or three days, myself I allways used an oilbased sealer next, let dry for at least 24 hours, and then apply a quality waterbased varnish, sanding between coats and at least three coats. The inside will then be smooth as glass.
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  • allen griggs
    Spar urethane is designed for outdoor use.
    Give it a try, it may last longer.
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  • ripley16
    Be sure to do all six sides of the door and use a quality exterior product, especially if the sun hits the door directly.
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  • breddyrrt
    Great info!
    Thanks guys.
    Brian
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  • Reddot47
    You don't want to put a water based top coat over an oil based stain.
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