View finney s trade acrylic varnish.
Best finish for oak front door.
Varnish is not a good choice for oak external doors.
Two coats of enamel paint over a primer will provide a wood door with the best and longest lasting protection against sun abrasion and weather about 8 to 10 years.
Pettit marine paint s captain s varnish and epifanes wood finish matte.
The combination has worked amazingly well for me on a west facing exterior oak door that looks as good today as it did after refinishing 7 8 years ago.
These must be applied in multiple coats with meticulous initial and in between coat prep.
1 coat of clear wood preservative.
What finish to use.
Use our trade acrylic varnish when you need a finish that is clear and doesn t really alter the natural colour of the oak veneer door.
They also tend to stand up to nicks and scrapes better than flat or eggshell paint meaning they could last longer.
My go to finish system for exterior doors is a combination of two products.
The oak will react with the varnish when it is exposed to sunlight and the varnish will start to peel off quickly.
Because its opaque pigments block the sun s uv rays an exterior grade oil or water based paint is the longest lasting and most protective finish you can apply.
Nothing beats paint for practicality.
Trade acrylic varnish is also low odour low voc and quick drying.
The best clear finish for an exterior door is 3 coats of clear epoxy followed with 2 3 coats of spar varnish.
For a door made of pine white fir or another wood species that doesn t bleed i e gives off tinted compounds in wood called tannins go with a water based exterior paint such as behr.
Previous varnish only finishes only lasted 2 3 years.
The finish may look great when it is fresh but you will need to re apply it every year to keep it looking good.
Available in matt or satin sheen level easy to use and doesn t alter colour over time.
Plus it comes in eye catching colors to improve your home s curb appeal.
Sand and reapply every five to six years.
A ledge and brace door finished with treatex clear matt the basic options available for oak interior doors are lacquer or oil hardwax oil and the right finish for your door is a combination of personal taste regarding the look and ensuring the finish is suited to the expected use of the door.