Timber door restoration with brass fittings

seanoyamma

Looks brandnew

Restored old door in my sisters Air BNB house door was painted in wood grain paint had of scratches I paint stripped it all including hinges and for handle sanded back roughly to give it the petina look then rubbed bees wax on door sanded door lock painted it cleaned all brass fittings put back to geather

Materials

Paint scraper,  paint stripper , sand paper and foam block can of matt black paint lots of elbow grease 

Tools

Screw driver or cordless drill paint scraper 

Steps

Step 1

Remove door and take out to shed

Step 2

Add paint stripper to door one section  at a time then scrape 

Step 3

Once all stripped sand with fine paper

Step 4

Rub in bees wax to give it shine and protection

Step 5

Clean all handle take apart grease all internal parts sand old paint of clean brass with brasso  making sure to get all green stain of put back togeather

Step 6

Finally put door back together sit back and admire your handy work have a beer then re-hang door 

EricL

Hello @seanoyamma 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's wonderful to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your upcycled door project.

That door looks absolutely stunning! You've done an incredible job bringing out its character and giving it a timeless patina look. Stripping away the old paint and scratches to reveal the natural wood grain adds so much warmth and charm, and the beeswax finish gives it a rich, rustic elegance. The attention to detail, like cleaning and restoring the brass fittings, really completes the transformation. It’s a beautiful statement piece that perfectly complements the cozy vibe of your sister's Airbnb!

We look forward to seeing more of your projects.

Eric