Treating our 1930's internal doors
Discussion
I've recently moved into our first house, it's a 1930's semi with the original doors still in place.
The previous owner has had them dipped in acid it would seem to strip the paint and now they don't fit the frames but that's another issue that we're fixing.
The doors aren't looking tired yet but we like the natural wood and once they've been altered we would like to protect them and keep the colour as much as possible but not quite sure what to use.
Some sites say wax, some say varnish others say nothing. Just wondering if any PH collective have done the same and found a good solution.
The previous owner has had them dipped in acid it would seem to strip the paint and now they don't fit the frames but that's another issue that we're fixing.
The doors aren't looking tired yet but we like the natural wood and once they've been altered we would like to protect them and keep the colour as much as possible but not quite sure what to use.
Some sites say wax, some say varnish others say nothing. Just wondering if any PH collective have done the same and found a good solution.
Couple of thoughts.Before you start hacking lumps off the doors check that the right door has been put back in the right frame.Average semi has around 8 doors all of which were planned down to fit each frame.( You,ll find each frame differs )As for finishing my only advice don,t use acrylic base.If you won't to restrip in years to come acrylic wont easily strip by dipping.Regards Baz
Couple of thoughts.Before you start hacking lumps off the doors check that the right door has been put back in the right frame.Average semi has around 8 doors all of which were planned down to fit each frame.( You,ll find each frame differs )As for finishing my only advice don,t use acrylic base.If you won't to restrip in years to come acrylic wont easily strip by dipping.Regards Baz
bazjude2998 said:
Couple of thoughts.Before you start hacking lumps off the doors check that the right door has been put back in the right frame.Average semi has around 8 doors all of which were planned down to fit each frame.( You,ll find each frame differs )As for finishing my only advice don,t use acrylic base.If you won't to restrip in years to come acrylic wont easily strip by dipping.Regards Baz
Thanks Baz, Yes getting all the doors put right before we do anything to them.And will keep away from acrylic
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