Thanks Paul. Awesome idea to use stainable primer. I'm sure it will take weather better than stain to bare wood then varnish. Plus able to stain over bondo. Did you use oil based stain? Does it matter what stain goes over the stainable primer?
+john paul bacon Hi John, This is a water base product, so you can use water based stain or oil stain on it. For exterior, I personally like marine varnish. Thank you for your comment! Paul
RetroWeld Hi Douglas, I used 120 grit for this. I was not trying to remove everything down to the wood. I just needed to scuff the surface, but that orbital sander does a great job. Thank you for the comment and have a good day! Paul
VERY NICE ! I have three very nice wood doors I got from a bel air house and was dreading to stain them, but now with your video I'm ready to go . thanks
Dont use that stain primer. You will lose your wood grain, just like he did in the video. Why would you even stain a door if you have no grain? I have been painting professionally for 20 years. Take the time to strip the door properly and then apply your stain. Your results will be far superior and professional. There are even some stain/sealers that are designed to sit on top of existing finishes. That option would be better that a wood grain blocking primer.
Can you provide the exact products you used for this door color? I see a prime, a lighter coat and then a darker walnut color. Also, would this work over a sanded painted wood black door? Thank you
Hi Lisa, I used Minwax cherry for the 1st stain, I was not satisfied with this color and used Rustoleum dark walnut for the 1nd coat. After repairing the wood, I used Stainable Primer to prep for the stain. I used a floor clear for the clear coat, but I should have used Spar Varnish. I use it on a lot of projects and it make a great looking finish. Thanks! Paul
Nice way to accomplish a faux finish without using paints and glazes. Do you have issues with the lacquer over the poly and water based stain/primer? How rough did your finish feel our of a can. I usually use lacquer out of an HVLP for quicker application to avoid over spray. Mohawk is a great company. I use there products all the time for furniture.
Hi Elaine, I go with the grain that is from the original look. The brush strokes will give the grain look when stained. You do not want to create grain that is crossways when the grain should go up and down. The horizontal rails on the door should be brushed horizontally and the vertical styles should be vertical. I hope I didn't confuse you with this explanation. If you have any questions,please let me know. Thanks! Paul
The door looks pretty decent, but you have lost all your wood grain. The grain is what gives the door age and character. As a professional painter myself, I have to say the video made me cringe a little bit. I would have just taken the time to properly strip the door and re-stain it. Stripping oil based products is far easier than latex. In fact, theres not much too it. Now I could understand if the door was painted and had already lost its grain. Then its fine, prime over the paint and apply the stain to get that stained look back. But to prime over wood grain? I wouldnt do it, not in a million years.
Ok, I undertstand why you primed over the grain. Because you applied Bondo. So your choice at that point was either paint the door or use the primer. Ok, all is clear. You need to make this clear to all the poor people who are going to Prime over their beautiful wood grain! They are likely not covering up Bondo! Oh my..
I admire the effort however this is classic overkill. The products they make today there is no need to do all that prep for a door. It's 2016 not 1950. Good video......
Nice video-Any idea where to find new weatherstripping that goes in the mortise in newer metal clad door like you replaced in your vid. I never see it at the big-box places or maybe I'm just missing it-John
john james Hi John, I think you may be missing it. I have bought them at Lowes and Home Depot. They are sometimes in the door section and other times in the hardware section by the weatherstripping and threshold section. Thanks! Paul
If your existing cabinets have a water base( Latex) finish, you can use this product directly on your cabinets without sanding. If they are painted with an oil base paint, you will have to either scuff the surface by lightly sanding or prime it with an oil base primer first. Stainable primer is a water base product. Have a good day! Paul
I guess you did not view the entire video. I had holes from an old knocker and handle that needed to be filled. This product allowed me to make a consistent look throughout the door. If someone has a damaged or partially rotten door, this product works well. Please take the time to watch the entire video and maybe you will see what I am talking about. Thanks! Paul
It came out awesome, great job Paul!
Love this video Paul. Thanks for all the info.
great job very clear easy to understand instruction and very well made video . thank you Paul
Looks sweet! It looks like there's still some hope for my front entrance! A project for next summer maybe. Thanks for posting the video
Another reason to diy: to build them biceps 💪🏻
you're amazing dude
Looks GREAT!
Nice video, looks great, and well detailed but what a lot of work!! I think I'd opt for stripping and re-staining!
Thanks, though!
great job!
Thanks Paul. Awesome idea to use stainable primer. I'm sure it will take weather better than stain to bare wood then varnish. Plus able to stain over bondo. Did you use oil based stain? Does it matter what stain goes over the stainable primer?
+john paul bacon
Hi John,
This is a water base product, so you can use water based stain or oil stain on it. For exterior, I personally like marine varnish. Thank you for your comment!
Paul
Did you take out your side windows or tape them off?
Nice job Paul. You door looks awesome. What grit were you using on your sander? Douglas.
RetroWeld
Hi Douglas,
I used 120 grit for this. I was not trying to remove everything down to the wood. I just needed to scuff the surface, but that orbital sander does a great job. Thank you for the comment and have a good day!
Paul
VERY NICE ! I have three very nice wood doors I got from a bel air house and was dreading to stain them, but now with your video I'm ready to go . thanks
Dont use that stain primer. You will lose your wood grain, just like he did in the video. Why would you even stain a door if you have no grain? I have been painting professionally for 20 years. Take the time to strip the door properly and then apply your stain. Your results will be far superior and professional. There are even some stain/sealers that are designed to sit on top of existing finishes. That option would be better that a wood grain blocking primer.
yes I figured it out soon after starting my first door, o I did sand them down turned out great. thx for tip either way
Can you provide the exact products you used for this door color? I see a prime, a lighter coat and then a darker walnut color.
Also, would this work over a sanded painted wood black door?
Thank you
Hi Lisa,
I used Minwax cherry for the 1st stain, I was not satisfied with this color and used Rustoleum dark walnut for the 1nd coat. After repairing the wood, I used Stainable Primer to prep for the stain. I used a floor clear for the clear coat, but I should have used Spar Varnish. I use it on a lot of projects and it make a great looking finish.
Thanks!
Paul
Nice way to accomplish a faux finish without using paints and glazes. Do you have issues with the lacquer over the poly and water based stain/primer? How rough did your finish feel our of a can. I usually use lacquer out of an HVLP for quicker application to avoid over spray. Mohawk is a great company. I use there products all the time for furniture.
55 for 1 Qt of that stuff. unbelievable.
Stainable primer can be purchased at www.Staincraft,com
Paul Ricalde) Doesn't the grain get covered up by the primer?
Hi Elaine,
I go with the grain that is from the original look. The brush strokes will give the grain look when stained. You do not want to create grain that is crossways when the grain should go up and down. The horizontal rails on the door should be brushed horizontally and the vertical styles should be vertical. I hope I didn't confuse you with this explanation. If you have any questions,please let me know.
Thanks!
Paul
Thanks. I think I get it.
Thank you Elaine! If you ever have any questions on the primer or any home repair, I will be happy to help.
Paul
The door looks pretty decent, but you have lost all your wood grain. The grain is what gives the door age and character. As a professional painter myself, I have to say the video made me cringe a little bit. I would have just taken the time to properly strip the door and re-stain it. Stripping oil based products is far easier than latex. In fact, theres not much too it. Now I could understand if the door was painted and had already lost its grain. Then its fine, prime over the paint and apply the stain to get that stained look back. But to prime over wood grain? I wouldnt do it, not in a million years.
Ok, I undertstand why you primed over the grain. Because you applied Bondo. So your choice at that point was either paint the door or use the primer. Ok, all is clear. You need to make this clear to all the poor people who are going to Prime over their beautiful wood grain! They are likely not covering up Bondo! Oh my..
should have used a golf tee like the fence!
I admire the effort however this is classic overkill. The products they make today there is no need to do all that prep for a door. It's 2016 not 1950. Good video......
Nice video-Any idea where to find new weatherstripping that goes in the mortise in newer metal clad door like you replaced in your vid. I never see it at the big-box places or maybe I'm just missing it-John
john james
Hi John,
I think you may be missing it. I have bought them at Lowes and Home Depot. They are sometimes in the door section and other times in the hardware section by the weatherstripping and threshold section.
Thanks!
Paul
Thanks for replying Paul- I'll give it another shot
good thing you didn't have to stripped that door
Interesting product,, will this also work to a white painted cabinet without sanding? Thank you
If your existing cabinets have a water base( Latex) finish, you can use this product directly on your cabinets without sanding. If they are painted with an oil base paint, you will have to either scuff the surface by lightly sanding or prime it with an oil base primer first. Stainable primer is a water base product.
Have a good day!
Paul
I never ever do that kind of work...better to use stain remove and do it right!!!
I guess you did not view the entire video. I had holes from an old knocker and handle that needed to be filled. This product allowed me to make a consistent look throughout the door. If someone has a damaged or partially rotten door, this product works well. Please take the time to watch the entire video and maybe you will see what I am talking about.
Thanks!
Paul
Hi! Is the primer latex based or water based?
mrszahrah
Hi Mrszahrah,
Sorry, I meant to say that it is water based.
Thanks!
Paul