We just had some new custom Douglas Fir doors installed which need to be
finished. Can anyone help me on the steps and procedures I need to go
through and stain/seal the doors properly? Thanks.

Dave

"Dave Combs" wrote in message
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We just had some new custom Douglas Fir doors installed which need to be
finished. Can anyone help me on the steps and procedures I need to go
through and stain/seal the doors properly? Thanks.

Dave

Stain conditioner
Stain
Finish (polyurethane, shellac, lacquer)

What do you want to achieve exactly? Fir can be blotchy so it needs a
pre-conditioner or a spit coat of shellac to seal it before staining.

Do a little reading here http://www.zinsser.com/WoodfinishingProjects.asp
and http://www.zinsser.com/subcat.asp?CategoryID=3

Bix Pre Stain or a custom mix of shellac is a must for the first coat
or it will look like junk when stained. First look for any scratches ,
sand with the grain carefully with 120-220. Pre stain then stain, if
it is exterior use a Marine poly on the outside side. Finish with 3-7
coats, sanding takes an understanding of the finish to not ruin it by
cutting through to the stain and using usualy 280-320g, but the big
sanding is before the last coat to get it smooth . Use a Tack cloth
inbetween to clean and dont varnish if the sun is going to hit or on a
hot door. Doors are realy for a real pro to get them done right. They
take time and alot of experiance.

Thank you gentlemen! Now I've got to decide whether I'm a man or a mouse.

Dave

"m Ransley" wrote in message
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Bix Pre Stain or a custom mix of shellac is a must for the first coat
or it will look like junk when stained. First look for any scratches ,
sand with the grain carefully with 120-220. Pre stain then stain, if
it is exterior use a Marine poly on the outside side. Finish with 3-7
coats, sanding takes an understanding of the finish to not ruin it by
cutting through to the stain and using usualy 280-320g, but the big
sanding is before the last coat to get it smooth . Use a Tack cloth
inbetween to clean and dont varnish if the sun is going to hit or on a
hot door. Doors are realy for a real pro to get them done right. They
take time and alot of experiance.