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Default New external front door

On Sat, 07 Jul 2007 18:40:55 GMT, "George"
wrote:

Stained with Coloron wood dye(the proper way to stain wood) however I dont
wish to varnish over it so will waxing the door over a few times protect it
from the weather elments?

TIA

Yes but it must be done regularly every few months to maintain the
coat of wax. Also wax combines with dust to produce a dirty coat, so
you have to buff it up very regularly. Better to use an oil like teak
oil on it.