Need some opinions here. I have a client who has a beautiful oak entrance door with sidelights and transom which needs to be refinished. I finished the door approximately 3-4 years ago with 4 coats of spar urethane (light sanding and tack rag between coats). The door is getting KILLED with afternoon to evening sun!! Nothing has been done to these door in the last 3-4 years (i've been telling them every year that it needs to be sanded and recoated, but they just won't listen) and now it looks like hell. They insist on me using
marine urethane. I was under the impression that this was just for non-porous surfaces such as a fiberglass door.
I told them I can bring the doors back to the original beauty with the spar urethane, but it needs to be maintained with a light sanding and recoat every spring.
My question is is this the right application.....using
marine urethane on an oak door? Will the finish hold up any better? I think that they are under the impression that if they use the marine urethane that the door will look great for years to come without any maintenance.
Any input will be greatly appreciated!
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