How To Re Varnish A Front Door
How To Re Varnish A Front Door. (you’ll need a partner, as solid wood is heavy.) to cover the door opening, make a temporary barrier—a sheet of ½” exterior plywood, cut to the same dimensions as the door—and screw it into the jamb. Repeat this process until the entire door has a first coat of gel stain applied to it.
This will help to create a surface to which the next layer of varnish will adhere more easily, but it also helps to remove any rough patches or bubbles. Open the front door and lay some wood blocks under the bottom edge in order to help support the door. Apply sanding sealer and let it dry.
