Finishing Mahogany Exterior Door - FineWoodworking
2005年11月21日 · My Mahogany entrance door (Houston Texas) had Deft brand poly applied by the factory guy that installed it. After 5 years it still looked pretty good but this year I washed the door with hot water and soap, then buffed it with 0000 steel wool and paint thinner. Afterwards I applied two thin coats of Deft poly.
The Best Finish for Mahogany - FineWoodworking
When planning the finish for this mahogany bookcase, Peter Gedrys knew that he had a diamond in the rough. The boards already had beautiful figure and color that had been allowed to age to a rich, natural tone. So his strategy was to keep things simple while enhancing and protecting the wood. These techniques can be adapted to almost any …
finish for exterior mahogany doors - FineWoodworking
2006年2月13日 · I just so happened to have done my double mahogany doors this past fall. I went to several boat yards and talked with the men who only work on all wooden, high end boats. Based on their recommendations I purchased 2 qts. of the very best marine varnish. Each door has 8 raised panels. What a pain! But they look great. Ron
Refinishing mahogany entry door - FineWoodworking
2010年6月2日 · A friend has asked for my help refinishing his custom mahogany entry door and sidelights. The door is 3’ wide x 8’ tall and very heavy, with fixed multi-paned sidelights on each side. We plan on using Epifanes Hi-gloss spar varnish as recommended in FW #205. Our current plan is to sand and refinish the door on its hinges so that we don’t have to remove / reinstall the door for each coat ...
Finishing Mahogany - FineWoodworking
2003年8月1日 · If you want your finish to enrich the colors of that bland mahogany, try this recipe. To understand how to finish mahogany, one must know its history. In this article, professional finisher Jeff Jewitt explains why mahogany stock used to look so much better than it does now, and then offers tips on how to improve the appearance of today's wood. Start by filling wormholes, sand it, lay on some ...
Mahogany Door Finish is fading - FineWoodworking
2005年5月23日 · That was the original finish when installed by the company that made the door. No cracking, and hardly any fading in 6 years. The new coat of poly brought it back like new. The door is made of Honduras mahogany. PlaneWood by Mike_in_Katy (maker of fine sawdust!)PlaneWood
Best finish for UV protection - FineWoodworking
2020年6月3日 · Glass in the storm door will stop a fair percent of the UV, but it can also create a green house that risks overheating the door leading to rapid finish deterioration. I'd swap out the glass for screen when summer approaches. A light colored gloss enamel would be the most durable finish choice. Or build a porch or add an awning.
mahogany exterior door - FineWoodworking
2009年6月1日 · I have a brand new raised panel exterior mahogany door that is replacing a black painted door which needs painting every year. For the new, door I ‘d like the natural color and luster of the wood to show( i.e. hand rubbed no glossy shiny finish like polyurethane). The door hangs in an alcove and gets strong South Carolina afternoon sun.
Exterior mahogany finish - FineWoodworking
2003年3月25日 · Maybe if you put the door in a pressure cooker you'd get some absorption, but anyway. Several coats. Your goal is enough that when you refinish the door a few years from now you have enough finish built up that all you do is strip 2 layers and add two back to it, rather than strip it down to the wood. " If you kill a man, it is a tragedy.
Add Richness to Mahogany - FineWoodworking
Sand the mahogany to 180 grit, then apply the oil-based dye undiluted onto the raw wood with a brush or rag and allow it to cure for at least 12 hours. Spit coat— To keep the upcoming coat of stain from being absorbed too deeply in the wood, dilute SealCoat shellac by 50% with denatured alcohol and apply one thin coat with a rag.