How to apply finish to your solid oak door.
Does the process of applying a finish to your solid oak doors fill you with fear, do you think you are not going to be able to do it. In the article below we will give you the simplest and most effective method for applying oil to your solid oak door which will enhance the richness, bring out the grain, colour and character to you solid oak door leaving you with a solid oak door that looks divine and feeling like silk to touch.
Your solid oak door will benefit the most from 2 applications of clear hard wax oil. Hard wax oil is water repellent, or your preferred oil based coating, the same method will apply to all oils. Begin my making sure the solid oak door has been sanded. Apply the oil with a lint free cloth as not to leave any fluff particles in the oil.
Apply the oil all over the solid oak door, allow to dry for a few minutes then completely rag over the door with your cloth removing any excess oil and this will bring a beautiful satin smooth look to your solid oak door. Leave the oil to dry overnight. You may have to use a very fine sandpaper to nib if there is a slight raise in the oak, then the next day repeat the whole procedure to your solid oak door. Applying oil to your solid oak door is easier then applying paint, you have actually oiled your door before you can turn round. Now all that is left to do is to stand back and admire your handy work.