Prepping the door for stain 1.
Staining a sliding door.
To avoid staining the door knobs knockers locks and other hardware it s important to unscrew.
The easiest way to stain the whole door at one time is to stain it on its hinges.
In terms of traditional lumber materials.
Choose your stain color.
We always start on the back and then flip the door over to the the front last.
And it s a quick process to stain.
Step by step instructions and helpful hints for finishing staining and painting your patio doors from the experts at atrium patio doors.
There are plenty of stain colors to choose from.
If you lay the door on it s side like this it s easier to reach everything.
Once this is complete it can be left to dry while you stain the doors themselves.
Step by step instructions for finishing wood windows and doors remove sawdust grease or caulking on the glass using a small amount of mineral spirits clean the glass with a vinegar based window cleaner an easy recipe is one part white vinegar to one part water avoid ammonia based cleaning.
Mask off the hinges and doorknob or remove it put down a strip of carpet shield plastic film this will allow you to swing the door to do both sides without the stain ruining your carpet.
How to install a sliding patio door duration.
Step 5 stain the door.
Slather on the stain using a 2 in 5 1 cm foam brush.
Notice you can still see nails holes.
Remove the door from the hinges.
Lay the door out flat on some.
Whether your door is sliding or hinged you ll need to take it off the frame so you can get to work.
Start with the raised and recessed sections at the center of the door.
The quickest way to stain the jamb is to soak a cloth in an oil based stain and rub it into the wood using a clean cloth to even out any overlaps or drips.
7 steps to stain a door 1.
Sand the door surface.
Dip a staining pad in wood stain and let the excess drip back into the bucket or stain tray.
We did not fill them.
Literally just dip your sponge in stain and wipe it on.
Apply a liberal amount of stain to the inner panels of the door.