Can someone explain to me , in a step by step method, how to apply stain to a wood door. I am applying stain to an oversized office door which is upright on the hinges. The door is bare wood with a red oak (vener). so it not painted or stained....just bare red oak.
If I apply a stain, would I: (1) sand the door with 300 grit and remove dust (2) apply a wood conditioner (3) apply stain by allowing it to penetrate for 2 or 3 minutes (4) wipe off stain after the 2 or 3 minutes has expired with a lint free cloth that is dampened with the stain. (5) lightly sand the stain after drying 3 hours and (6) apply one coat of clear polyurethane after sanding?
Is this process Ok. Have I missed anything? I plan to use a water based stain and water base polyurethane.
This is a big door, probably 4 x 7. Should I applystain and polyurethane with a brush or roller. If brush, what size; if roller, what nap size??
Any helpful hints would be appreciated. Thanks.
Zeebo
If I apply a stain, would I: (1) sand the door with 300 grit and remove dust (2) apply a wood conditioner (3) apply stain by allowing it to penetrate for 2 or 3 minutes (4) wipe off stain after the 2 or 3 minutes has expired with a lint free cloth that is dampened with the stain. (5) lightly sand the stain after drying 3 hours and (6) apply one coat of clear polyurethane after sanding?
Is this process Ok. Have I missed anything? I plan to use a water based stain and water base polyurethane.
This is a big door, probably 4 x 7. Should I applystain and polyurethane with a brush or roller. If brush, what size; if roller, what nap size??
Any helpful hints would be appreciated. Thanks.
Zeebo