tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537355151674491939.post4145493920861101394..comments2024-01-17T20:53:16.287-05:00Comments on My 1923 Foursquare: Salvaged Front Door Part 1 - StrippingJChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09831757279235998895noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537355151674491939.post-69413644213897342752016-07-28T21:45:33.747-04:002016-07-28T21:45:33.747-04:00That door is awesome. I cant wait to see the end r...That door is awesome. I cant wait to see the end result. Looks like you are putting in some great effort with the toothbrush :) In my business I usually install new doors, but it sure is nice to see old doors refurbished. I personally think old refinished doors are so much more characteristic to a home. Thanks for the tips and keep up the great work. Earl Wolfhttp://windowshark.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537355151674491939.post-16506097613143883832016-06-15T03:16:11.063-04:002016-06-15T03:16:11.063-04:00Thanks for the tip. I wish I had known this last s...Thanks for the tip. I wish I had known this last summer when I decided to strip and sand our furniture. It took me all of 3 weeks to complete them all due to not being able to work on them constantly. I could have saved a lot of time by following these techniques. I'll be sure to use them next time.<br /><br /><a href="http://eastwaylock.com/" rel="nofollow">Earl Mark @ Eastway Lock</a>Earl Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303466908989709155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537355151674491939.post-19888489133700248372015-08-31T22:26:57.261-04:002015-08-31T22:26:57.261-04:00Yeah, luckily mine is obviously stained wood benea...Yeah, luckily mine is obviously stained wood beneath, due in part to chips in the paint the size of my hand. But thanks for the info- my house was built in 1903 and has been repainted and re-wallpapered within an inch of its life due to being a duplex at one time.<br />~Litha NelleLitha Nellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350209887646891024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537355151674491939.post-76138532430853481942015-08-30T02:03:02.440-04:002015-08-30T02:03:02.440-04:00There was a trend in the Victorian Era to do lots ...There was a trend in the Victorian Era to do lots of faux wood grain on household doors and trim. One of the blogs I follow is a couple who own a Victorian house that was built by someone who ran/owned a wood mill. He could have picked any wood he liked for the house, but it was all done in wood grain (which was more expensive). Most of the original doors from my childhood home had wood grained doors, mixed-in with large solid oak doors (front and back) and ash veneer (flat) doors for all the interior ones. I only mention this because in some cases the door may never have been finished (stain/varnish) and if the original finish was the faux wood grain, then it may have been done on the raw wood, and if that's the case, it's nearly impossible to clean the wood back to original without also needing lots of sanding. This is what happened with the blue painted door that I had found before this one. It was ugly knotty pine, and was painted from day one, so it was too difficult to strip, and it would only have looked good painted again.JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09831757279235998895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537355151674491939.post-89883505751350794232015-08-30T01:56:34.831-04:002015-08-30T01:56:34.831-04:00Search the web for rinse solutions/mixes for strip...Search the web for rinse solutions/mixes for stripping. There are many out there you can try out!JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09831757279235998895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537355151674491939.post-38080276671381104992015-08-30T01:39:37.041-04:002015-08-30T01:39:37.041-04:00We have two front doors (one still on the house) t...We have two front doors (one still on the house) that are very similar to this one. The one that's still intact has etched glass, but some idiot faux-wood-grained the outside of the door with paint... despite the door being beautiful solid wood. Sometimes I wonder about people.<br />~Litha NelleLitha Nellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350209887646891024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537355151674491939.post-61936861208040156622015-08-25T17:35:06.497-04:002015-08-25T17:35:06.497-04:00You did a great job salvaging that door, JC! The r...You did a great job salvaging that door, JC! The result looks promising already, and I can’t wait to see it up in your home. How is it going? I'm hoping for more updates from you! Thanks for sharing your procedures. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://franklinwindowanddoor.blogspot.com/2015/08/modern-storm-doors-in-indianapolis-for.html" rel="nofollow">Darryl Smith @ Franklin Window and Door</a><br />Darryl Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17069218401440637836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537355151674491939.post-54433717326368283382015-08-12T15:24:45.801-04:002015-08-12T15:24:45.801-04:00the rinsing part is what i need help with. I'm...the rinsing part is what i need help with. I'm always left with this milky film [if the paint removed was white] on my doors - wish i could get them as clean as yours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537355151674491939.post-45276853968360042302015-08-05T20:18:44.186-04:002015-08-05T20:18:44.186-04:0048" is HUUUUUGE. It must weigh 200Lbs! I don&...48" is HUUUUUGE. It must weigh 200Lbs! I don't recall if I've ever seen your front door on your blog. Would it be possible to modify the existing door?JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09831757279235998895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537355151674491939.post-19124324816736309472015-08-03T13:54:59.251-04:002015-08-03T13:54:59.251-04:00The stripper I've been using also uses Methyle...The stripper I've been using also uses Methylene Chloride (and Methanol). There was a much better brand that I was using before, but one of the chemicals in it was very dangerous (it could pass right through gloves and enter the blood stream) and they've completely phased out anything with that chemical now. Kind of scary, but I think I only did a few pieces with that. This newer stuff works a bit slower, but it gives decent results.<br /><br />As for the rinse, I find it's absolutely necessary because it scrubs and "washes" the wood surface, which picks up any remaining finish, as well as stain residue, dust, and any other leftovers that may be on the surface. It also helps to give a nice clean uniform surface (no blotchiness or light spots).JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09831757279235998895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537355151674491939.post-76227408189820823402015-08-03T12:57:11.507-04:002015-08-03T12:57:11.507-04:00Meant to say doesn't require any kind of rinsi...Meant to say doesn't require any kind of rinsing.Alex Denthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15966936540518035090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537355151674491939.post-32806995686472736342015-08-03T12:56:27.916-04:002015-08-03T12:56:27.916-04:00The door is looking good, can't wait to see it...The door is looking good, can't wait to see it finished. I'm a big fan of Zip-Strip, it's a Methylene Chloride stripper, that's non-flammable and doesn't require any kind of stripping.Alex Denthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15966936540518035090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4537355151674491939.post-89374506108967820732015-08-03T02:01:15.588-04:002015-08-03T02:01:15.588-04:00That's a nice door. It's going to look gre...That's a nice door. It's going to look great when you're done. <br />I can't stand our front door. I'd love to find a replacement, but the door is 48" wide. Maybe someday.Sharon Kwilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00204757096377140896noreply@blogger.com