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Comments (3)Spray, assuming it's done correctly absolutely the best way to go. No brush or roller marks. It shouldn't be too hard to install them without damage but even the best of us make mistakes. Let me ask you, what would you do if there was a scratch in the door the week after they were installed? Touch it up, right?...See MoreRefinish old solid wood doors or install new hollow doors
Comments (6)The good thing about existing doors is that they are hung and fitted to your openings. If you look up how to install new doors, it's no picnic. With the existing doors, all you really need here is a bit of sanding, or you could paint them as is if you want to stay with the rustic look. A satin or semi-gloss paint would make a feature of the uneven surface if you left it that way. You'd want to sand a bit after the first coat, I think, but just to smooth down the loose fibres. Are you doing any work at all yourselves? If so, then I would suggest it might be worth your time to learn the skills and acquire the tools needed to do this job - it wouldn't be rocket science. You'd need a sander (by hand would be possible too), some dust masks, and maybe some sawhorses for setting up the workspace outside. The wood is actually quite beautiful, and the tone quite warm and pleasant, not dark in a bad way. But in certain types of rooms I can see you'd want them lighter. KarinL...See MoreNew iron door is installed - now need new entry lanterns
Comments (66)I know you are waiting, but I'm going to put in a vote for the Kichler Ralston. I thnk the very strong, square lines of your house are plenty of linear design -- something with curves has more interest and the hanging lantern compliments the iron scroll work on the door. I like the rectangular lanterns very much, but they accentuate the straight lines of the house and the door itself, making the scroll work on the door an odd man out. The hanging latern wirh some curve brings it together. I also like that last lantern your DH doesn't, but I don't think it is right for your house. I can't put my finger on why -- contemporary -- a little too simple or delicate? Looks like it would be better against stucco rather than all the brick lines. You said you have other projects to tackle, but even if you didn't, I think it is good to look and leave -- come back at least once or twice. That helps me weed out things I like but don't love for my use or for the long term....See MoreNeed advice on installation of Front Door
Comments (41)Corners look good. Siding goes into the corner pieces. They just left. They are ordering a new Jamb 2 inches smaller than the current jamb and having provia come out and do the swap of the jambs. Thanks Everyone. Your input validated my feelings that the door was wrong so I was confident pushing back and demanding a new jamb not a jerry rigged solution. I'm gonna wait till the door is ordered to tell him he needs to fix the garage door siding. I don't wanna load up too much on him at once....See MoreCoffee Dude
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