One other possibility, a different type of wood in the top half of the door. It might have been a manufacturing mistake. If that's what it is, you need a new door, or at least new door sections. Did you take pictures of the doors before they were Cetoled? If you did, and the difference is detectable in the photos, you have two choices. You can ask the door supplier to replace the door, or you can ask the painter why he didn't prep it properly. In the unlikely event the supplier provides a new door, your problem is solved. Otherwise, you can insist that the painter strip the door and preps it properly. As an alternative, you could just turn the matter over to the door supplier, pointing out that it has to be the door and insisting that he fix the problem, or at least come up with a solution. If those are real high-end doors, the manufacturer might actually be embarrassed enough about it to do something. If the dealer won't help, contact the manufacturer directly. If the doors were purchased through the builder, go though him first. Good luck.

This is ten days old, the first response is mine . What are Sikkens ? Can the stain just be dried and then sanded ?? What is the finish on this cedar door now ?

Thank you! Would you stain the front door the same color?

I have tried Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore Arbor Coat. I will look at Dalys. Thank you!