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Posted by JoeSpareBedroom on May 15, 2008, 9:12 pm
I agree with the oil paint idea. But, I took a tip from the guy at the
hardware store, who's as obsessive about things as I am. I cut a piece of
3/4" ply the size of the door. Removed the door and screwed the plywood to
the jamb in its place. Put the door on sawhorses so I could paint it laying
flat, doing all the work at eye level. Gave it a full week for the paint to
cure, since the time estimates on paint cans are always silly. The finish
came out looking like a piano and lasted almost 10 years without any visible
wear & tear. I'm sure it helped that it was great paint: Devoe high gloss
oil enamel.
> If it faces the west sun I'd think long and hard about ANY urethane
> product. I have a solid oak door that I had used the "Super Duper 7-Way
> Protectant, UV Resistant, Moisture Resistant, etc. etc. etc." After a few
> years of relentless sun exposure, the finish was peeling, curling, and
> just downright giving up the fight to protect the wood. I spent an entire
> day with a Dremel tool sanding all the nooks and crannies to get the last
> vestiges of the old urethane finish off.
>
> A good friend that spends a lot of time on wood covered boats told me
> about Deks Olje - an oil finish that dries hard and never needs to be
> removed - just apply another coat or two every few years. I applied it to
> the bare wood 10 years ago and with a couple of reapplications along the
> way, the door looks as good as new. There is a satin finish and a gloss
> finish available. Easiest finish material I've ever used. Since it is
> oil, there are no brush strokes or runs to worry about. The wood drinks
> it up like water, creating a much better bond and barrier. After it dries
> (a day or two) it is easily washable with water.
>
> Urethane has its place, but heavy exposure to the sun and elements is not
> its strong suit.
>
> Just my .02 worth.....
>
> Jay
>
>
>>I need to use exterior uethane, plus the door faces west so the sun
>> beats on it all day. If it's normal for the wood to darken I'm ok with
>> it, as long as its protected.
>
>
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