How best to replace the front door?
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Comments (4)We replaced ours with a stainless panel made for the DW. Was about $40 I think and took about 10 Minutes to do. Ours is a Kenmore Elite which is really a Whirlpool. Also had a shiny black front door which we bought that way purposely because at the time all our appliances were black. Been a really nice DW though, had for about 8 years or so now without a problem and cleans well. Hard to say what would work best on yours without seeing a picture and listing the brand and model number....See MoreReplacing front door/original door picture
Comments (30)bungalowmo, I just ran across your question by accident. I'm sorry I didn't see it months ago. We do not need glass inserts because our winters in Georgia are not long or severe. Our porch is 10 feet deep, so rain doesn't get on the doors. Our old screen door and inner door were donated to our local Habitat for Humanity. The inner door had a nice oval glass window, but the door was warped and in bad condition. Maybe someone used it as a movie prop; who knows? LOL...See MoreAdvice on renovating or replacing front door?
Comments (13)IâÂÂll try to get a photo of the door. HandyMac, Is there such a thing as a non toxic stripper? And one thing I wanted to mention. I was not necessarily wanting to strip it down to bare wood. There has to be probably 3 or 4 layers of paint on there, but it was my understanding that if you cover lead paint with non lead paint that seals it in there and unless it chips off later, you are no longer exposed to it. So the door is not chipping at all, I was going to just very lightly rough it up to hold paint and put another top layer on it. I definitely was not considering sanding this door down to bare wood. I am the person who would not even use glue but stick the toothpicks in the hole with a new screw. [g] ItâÂÂs worked perfectly before. lol I agree, you are right, of course, an experienced person here to look at it will be needed. I am just trying to get a broad idea of which direction to go. And to understand what people are talking about when they come out. And I do agree that it is difficult to find a person that is qualified. Many say they are but you find out in the end, they werenâÂÂt. I donâÂÂt think I am going to be considering steel doors. IâÂÂm pretty attached to wood doors. And the door faces East, and with the outer entry the sun is a minor factor. Trebruchet, Thanks for another point of view and for the link. IâÂÂm mulling it all over. MissingNoFingers - I didnâÂÂt think I had an heirloom door here. ItâÂÂs a cape with a pretty average, small front door. But it is solid wood paneled door and I think the price for those start at about $800. Thanks for the illustration, very helpful. Does the fact I was only planning on giving it a quick once over to paint it make a difference? Could I paint without sanding, since it isnâÂÂt peeling or chipping?...See MoreMust replace front door. Help!
Comments (13)Ok. I suspected you didn't have a lot of experience with stuff like this, and wanted to help you avoid a big, unnecessary project, or get taken advantage of. If you need more feedback after you've looked for a professional to fix this, or talked to one or two, please re-post....See MorePatricia Colwell Consulting
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