Performing an inspection of all six sides of the door at least once a year can help keep these doors in tip top shape for the lifetime of a home.
New wooden door treatment.
I am wanting to use cuprinol garden shades paint on a new exterior wooden garage door should i use a wood preservative first if so which one.
Properly maintained exterior wood doors make a beautiful addition to any home increasing both aesthetic and market appeal.
This is why fresh pt lumber often arrives wet from the supplier and the moisture can impede the penetration of stains and paints.
Penetrative wood treatments are the type of products that soak into the wood and protect from within such as decking oils.
The treatment of lumber with waterborne preservatives leaves moisture in the wood.
Samantha taylor october 22.
Apply paint and stain only to a clean door and tape off.
The maintenance procedure is basically the same whether the door has been painted or coated with a clear natural finish.
Allow new pressure treated wood to dry before staining or sealing.