On Nov 10, 11:38*am, Nova wrote:
Steve B wrote:
I just bought a door that has a large glass insert that is frosted glass. *I
want to stain and varnish the outside frame. *What's the best to use to keep
it off the glass? *Blue painter's tape? *Any other methods?

Steve

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If it's an exterior door you actually want to lay a small beadof finish
* onto the glass to prevent moisture from getting between the wood and
the glass.

Like he said. On frosted glass paint is a bitch to clean off. Just
place the tape ~1/16" from the wood. Use the green tape - it's more
flexible, thinner, and there's less bleeding under the tape. Rub the
tape's closest edge down with a cloth to make sure it's down tight.
You may want to seal the closest edge of the tape with some shellac.
That will prevent bleed under and it's easy to wipe off with alcohol
which won't disturb your shiny new finish.

R