stripping exterior door
Can anyone suggest what kind of stripper I would use to remove two layers of peeling paint off a old oak brownstone door(exterior). Also the wood has a lot of sun damage its very dark can I do anything about that?
Can anyone suggest what kind of stripper I would use to remove two layers of peeling paint off a old oak brownstone door(exterior). Also the wood has a lot of sun damage its very dark can I do anything about that?
UV is brutal. Be sure the product you use to finish the doors is made for exterior wood. UV inhibitors are essential. It will say something about this on the can.
If you plan on staining get a pigmented stain (deeper tones protect better, as they have more pigments to refract light before it reaches the wood) followed by a yacht or marine varnish. Gloss coat first followed by you choice of sheen on top. If you go with paint- spend a lot on it (you get what you pay for). The cost of the product is negligible compared to the time you put into it.
try Rock Miracle to strip the paint
try Oxalic Acid to lighten the dark spots
follow label instructions–wear protective clothing!