Dear James: My wood front door is still in good condition. When I tried to refinish with a clear coat, it flaked off. What type of finish will last longer this time?—Wendy L.
Dear Wendy: A properly stained and finished natural wood front door is beautiful and should remain that way for many years. Over time it will need to be refinished to bring back its original appearance. Clear coatings are available that will adhere and last years.
For a long-lasting beautiful wood door finish, three things are required—the proper finish material, the proper application technique and the proper surface preparation initially. Keep in mind that any clear coating is very thin when dry, so wood surface imperfections will show through….