How to secure a wooden door?
Today we leave you with some protection tips for your front door. First of all, we will answer some questions that normally arise about how to secure a wooden door from the outside, or how to treat a wooden door before weather conditions such as rain or sun.
How to treat an exterior wooden door?
The protection of exterior doors is something that we must take into account if we want our doors to accompany us for many years. Wood requires certain care, which we carry out correctly, it will considerably extend its useful life and you will only need some basic tools that you will surely have at home.
Does it require a lot of time? Keeping your front door like the first day is not complicated at all, it will be enough to do a little more special care once a year, and it will also take little time. In an hour you will have your door ready, and no, you don't need to be a handyman or a carpentry guru.
We are going to explain how to protect a wooden door from rain and sun and how to treat an exterior wooden door.
How to protect a wooden door from rain?
To start, make sure you do it in an open space and protect what you have around you from dust, as well as work comfortably and ergonomically. Adapt easels to your height to work in the best conditions, in short, use systems that are comfortable for you when working.
Once the workspace is set up, here is the step by step to protect an entrance door from rain.
- Start by sanding the door. The objective of this step is to eliminate possible scratches, small imperfections as well as any stains.
For this, you will only need an electric sander if the door has a defective finish or a manual sandpaper. Choose the grain depending on the layers you need to lift; a coarser one if you need to remove paint or varnish residue and a medium sandpaper to smooth out imperfections or a fine or water-based sandpaper if what you need is simply to remove some scratches.
- Apply a good finish. Before applying a varnish or stain, it would be necessary to remove all traces of dust from the door. To do this, it is best to use an air gun that allows you to leave it free of particles to properly apply the varnish to the wooden door.
Apply the varnish, but not just any varnish, they will be the perfect solution for protecting doors against rain! We recommend using ecological varnishes, which penetrate the wood, providing more properties and therefore better life and also contribute to caring for the environment.
Apply color stain, when restoring wooden doors you may decide to varnish the door or decide to paint it according to the finish it previously had or perhaps you want to give it a new look, if the wood has lost color it is advisable to rectify it with stain. To carry out this technique, apply the layers of paint with a brush and always in the direction of the grain.
These are some ideas on how to protect a door from rain but… there is more! Now come some indicators of products that will serve as protectors for wooden doors.
A stop along the way! Advantages of an ecological varnish
We particularly love seeing the natural tone of the wood, which is why we opt more for varnish, specifically ecological varnishes.
They are open pore treatments, that is, they do not form a layer of waterproof varnish, this allows the wood to breathe and does not block water vapor that would influence the wood.
Ecological varnishes are fireproof and thanks to their mineral composition they do not emit toxic gases in the event of a fire. For the same reason, they offer greater protection against UV rays and humidity since they repel water, which is very important for the protection of exterior doors.
In addition, these varnishes are more durable and require applying less amount of product, which means that they last longer in good condition and require fewer interventions than plastic products.
How to protect a wooden door from the sun?
Temperature changes or sun exposure are two other factors that can affect the health of the wood.
In the case of restoration and protection from the harmful actions of the sun on our door, it will be the same as those described above but sometimes the effects of the sun cause a wood to open, creating some cracks, in that case, if it is For a decorative exterior door, we can use a reinforcement plate such as wrought iron or metal slats that aesthetically look quite good, giving the door a rustic touch.
To prevent the effects of the sun... Take note of these tips that will allow you to better protect your door against solar action.
- If you have the opportunity, protect the door with the help of a small roof that can shade it.
- When varnishing, pay attention to products with an anti-UV filter, they protect against the sun and prevent the wood from cracking.
Pay attention to the following tips, don't make mistakes!
Is it clear to you how to protect wooden doors from water and sun? We give you some last tips so that you get the best result without errors.
- Protecting wood means extending the life of this material. As we have seen, maintenance is simple, don't make excuses! A correct treatment for your exterior wooden door will make it last many more years than the first day.
- Be careful with varnishes and lasers. Always use open-pore products that allow the wood to breathe and maintain its natural appearance.
- Remember to always treat the wood. Any type of outdoor wood, found outdoors, must be treated to protect it from the action of elements such as the sun or water; Whether doors, windows, or wooden furniture, all of them will require maintenance to protect them and keep them in optimal condition.
Finally… let's check the metal parts!
If the door is damaged, it is possible that the security locks are not in their best condition. We must not forget that they are exterior protection doors, so they must guarantee a good closure. To do this, depending on the location of the door, we recommend that you completely change the lock or install deadbolts if all you want is to have a door closure, for example on exterior doors located in gardens or porches...
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