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how to rehab an old door

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Fill the old hardware holes in the doors with oil- or water-based wood filler, drawers and cabinet frames after the final coat of finish is dry. To match the color exactly, mix two or more shades of oil-based wood putty. After filling the holes, spot-finish the putty with shellac (water-based polyurethane won’t stick to the putty).

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How do you fix a door that won’t stay open?

Sep 02, 2019 · I installed a brass kick plate at the bottom of it to cover the lifting veneer. Then I painted just the window frame black and opened the lifted veneer and injected wood glue into the cracks that were most obvious. I clamped a board across the door for the afternoon to keep the glue in place. Then I lightly sanded and re-sealed the wood.

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How do you revive an old door?

2:293:45How To Restore a Wood Door - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipDoor. So then the very last thing i'll do is just grab another clean rag and just wipe all this awayMoreDoor. So then the very last thing i'll do is just grab another clean rag and just wipe all this away. Okay you really don't need to leave it on for very. Long.

How do you refurbish an old wooden door?

How to Refinish a Wood DoorRemove door hardware. Photo by Kit Latham. ... Sand the flats. Photo by Kit Latham. ... Scrape the moldings. Photo by Kit Latham. ... Hand-sand profiles and clear away dust. Photo by Kit Latham. ... Seal door edges before rehanging. ... Choose a finish and apply first coat. ... Apply final coat and reattach hardware.

How do you restore GREY weathered wood?

1:152:16How to Restore Severely Weathered Wood with RESTORE - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipStart with the floor first removing the gray wood layer before moving onto the rail. Use the poleMoreStart with the floor first removing the gray wood layer before moving onto the rail. Use the pole brush for big areas then go to a handheld scrub brush for tight spots.

How do you make an old interior door look new?

1:503:00How to Update a Flat Panel Hollow Core Door | Ask This Old HouseYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWith two coats of paint on it it's nice and dry we can install our new hardware. Getting rid of theMoreWith two coats of paint on it it's nice and dry we can install our new hardware. Getting rid of the old brass. You're gonna go for a more modern. Look.

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