Staining a door is a very easy do it yourself project.
Staining a sliding door.
Most hardware can be removed by unscrewing a couple of philips head screws and should come off quite easily.
Everything you need to stain the door can be found at a local home improvement store.
Start by sanding the door in the direction of the wood grain with 220 grit sandpaper.
Remove dust particles with a soft dry cloth apply a pre stain before staining for the best results on interior pine.
Before you paint or stain the interior wood surface sand it with fine sandpaper or steel wool.
To avoid staining the door knobs knockers locks and other hardware it s important to unscrew everything that s connected to the door and remove it so you can stain the wood and only the wood.
A stain and gloss that you like stain tray pads sponges or a bristle brush gloves rags and sandpaper.
Let your door air dry.
Apply the gel stain and clear finish according to the manufacturer s directions always applying the stain in the direction of the wood grain.
Sanding will also clean off any smudges and marks out of the wood.
Wipe the door down.
This will even out the porosity allowing for a more even appearance.
Appearance or damage to your door.
Staining a new wood door door ready for staining image source sand the door.
Use a high quality oil base stain oil base paint or latex paint.
Rehang your stained door.