Stripping Old Oak Entrance Doors

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I posted for advice on refinishing these doors previously.As the old finish was in pretty good shape, it seemed like I could rough up a little with sanpaper and apply Spar Varnish. That didn’t work out so well as the finish didnt adhere well. The new finish flakes off in certain spots as it didn’t agree with the previous finish, I think…..Now it looks like a big job for springtime…… Should this be done by sanding off old finish or does it require chemical stripping? How much should it cost to strip? Thanks   Enter Your Question

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in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 8 months ago

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annep | 12 years and 8 months ago

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If you decide to strip them completely – Dean from Park Slope Paint Strippers is excellent.  He does pick up and delivery as well.  His #: 631-672-3615

hennreypaul | 12 years and 8 months ago

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Spar varnish is got old. If you would like to give it a new look then you should go for the chemical stripping or I’ll suggest you to remove the polish and use Myka on the ply : http://www.lacoteimmo.com/

ekoflooringwoodwork | 12 years and 8 months ago

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xistent, bubbles and blisters in the finish usually mean that the surface was not properly abraded between coats, or sufficiently cleaned, or some contaminantswas not removed properly between coating. Problem in the top most finish coat can be abraded and recoated, while cases of delamination requier complete sanding and refinishing. i would have to take a look to check what needs to be done. Call me with any questions: 347-628-3965 Tomasz

Contractor | 12 years and 8 months ago

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It may not have bonded for a few reasons. Determine what finish was on the door. spar varnish will bond to old poly if sanded well and cleaned up with acetone.– it was not properly sanded and cleaned most likely. Or the varnish was compromised. Or you used a wrong chemical or solvent to clean up prior to applying. . Or the old finish wasnt poly, then it may not bond right. The wood itself  looks in  reasonable shape. You have water damage on the glasslight stools  which might need treatment to remove that discoloration. I could say if your finish is falling off thats not good but at this point it needs hands-on inspection to see what should be done. Can be sanded back down or chemicaly removed. I’ll post a pic or two to your thread later of a beautiful set of salvaged brownstone doors I restored this summer. Call me if you want me to take a look at it . @917 886 9576

NeoGrec | 12 years and 8 months ago

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If you’ve already had problems applying a new finish, I think that argues for a full chemical strip. Then you can be sure you’ve removed all the old finishes. You can also give the surface a really good final sand to yield a surface ready for new stain, oil, poly — or whatever else you want to put on it. In my experience, although it’s total PITA, it pays to do this thoroughly. You’ll get a better finished product and it will last much longer. Sorry, but I don’t have a refinisher to recommend.