Hi my name is wayne de wet this is how i paint 6 panel doors with dulux trade trade oil based pure brilliant white satinwood.
Varnishing 6 panel doors.
Apply the varnish to your door in long even strokes in the direction of the wood grain.
When varnishing a door start at the top and varnish in stages down to the bottom of the door unless you are varnishing a panelled door in which case varnish the panels individually first from top left to bottom right before varnishing the centre vertical panel the cross rails from top to bottom and then the outer edges.
When using varnish it is important that you use a high quality paint brush that will prevent runs and lines from forming in your finish.
Allow each coat to dry and rub down the door between coats with fine sandpaper to.
For a panelled door varnish the panels in the order shown to obtain the best finish.
It must be completely dry before you begin sanding.
On a flush door simply start varnishing at the top and work your way to the bottom.
Step 5 apply varnish.
Step 6 allow to dry.
Or you can use chemical strippers to remove the layers of paint.
What you need 1.
Allow the first coat of varnish to dry overnight.
Remove old paint or varnish.
You can approach varnishing a door as an afternoon project or as one worth two or more days of your time and the difference is immediately noticeable.
Steps to applying varnish on doors.