Once I was getting pretty close and knew that I could finish the stripping/sanding process that day, I took the door off the hinges and finished sanding. This was a lengthy project taking around 10 hours with all the steps. The bottom weather strip needed replacing, too. This was a much-needed item and it has made a big difference in the tightness of the door when closed. After sanding, it was time to stain and seal. I chose two separate products and feel that the additional step is well worth the extra time. I started with a Pecan colored stain but moved to a few shades darker (Cherry) to get the desired shade. Finally, I covered the door with Spar Urethane, specifically made for front doors.
The finished product, complete with spring flowers and a new door hanging!
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