Mark Beagan Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 I’d be v grateful for some expert advice! Finally getting around to finishing some engineered oak doors with some danish oil. Brought unfinished - I think - and lightly sanded off some marks - mainly finger grime - before using the danish oil. The sanded areas, however, are discoloured compared to the rest of the door. Used a clear danish, thinking that was best. Oh Lordy. 10 more doors and I’ve already hit a problem on the first. Tried a couple of coats but issue persists. Should the whole door be sanded, I’d that the problem? Thank you, enormously, in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chestnut Posted May 6, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 So wood will oxidize of sorts when unfinished. It gives it a slightly grey appearance. It appears your issue is that the whole door would need to be sanded evenly before finishing. The door you already have finished would need to be sanded back to raw wood. I worry with the engineered doors how they are built and if there is a thin veneer on top of particle board. If that's the case be careful sanding removing too much wood will remove the oak veneer leaving ugly spots. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Beagan Posted May 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 Thank you. I feared as much. Appreciate the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 On the last picture the hung door looks upside-down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 5 minutes ago, curlyoak said: On the last picture the hung door looks upside-down. Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 27 minutes ago, curlyoak said: On the last picture the hung door looks upside-down. I also had thought that on first glance but if you were to take the top panel out and replace it with an arts & craft style leaded pane then to me the door is in the right orientation. I think the fact that it is a wood panel instead of glass kind of throws the thinking off. Arts & Crafts entry doors have a similar style to it as the one above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 7 minutes ago, Chet said: I also had thought that on first glance but if you were to take the top panel out and replace it with an arts & craft style leaded pane then to me the door is in the right orientation. I think the fact that it is a wood panel instead of glass kind of throws the thinking off. Arts & Crafts entry doors have a similar style to it as the one above. It’s the handle in the top third rather than the bottom third that draws the eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 12 minutes ago, Tpt life said: It’s the handle in the top third rather than the bottom third that draws the eye. I can agree with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Beagan Posted May 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 It’s a ‘Cambridge style’ 1930s remark. Remake even. That’s the style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 4 minutes ago, Mark Beagan said: It’s a ‘Cambridge style’ 1930s remark. Remake even. That’s the style Does that mean grandfathered to not need to meet ADA code? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 18 minutes ago, Tpt life said: Does that mean grandfathered to not need to meet ADA code? ADA does not apply to private residences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 The door style should be in a house of adults due the placement of the handle. The little kids can't reach it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G S Haydon Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 We have some solid oak doors in that style being made in our shop at the moment. I like the design and they are hung correctly! As mentioned before, ssnding could be required but with extreme caution. Also, your abrasive is going to clog like crazy. I would also look to use OSMO Poly X oil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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