Natural Wood Door Finish

Wood entry door materials and finishes photo by keller keller.

Natural wood door finish.

Moisture and ultraviolet uv light. The wood you see beneath a clear finish determines whether your door s look will be rustic or refined. Physical samples are available through your oregon door distributor partner or by contacting the factory sales and customer service team. They all require maintenance.

High quality formulations have finely ground pigments that block uv rays while allowing the grain to show. Adding finish to the veneer such as stain accentuates this phenomenon. I would note that once you put any finish on the wood it will change the color depending on the finish to a more or lesser degree like your wetting the wood example. The resulting barber pole effect viewed as light and dark stripes across a door face is not considered a manufacturing defect and is a natural occurrence in practically all cuts of wood veneer.

Although protected by a porch roof the door receives intense afternoon sun as well as an occasional wind driven rainstorm. Due to natural variations in texture wood density and grain patterns color tones may differ. Doors made with stable woods are less affected by humidity so they re better at holding up to the elements. Whether you choose to stain your wood project or not it is important that you protect the wood with a clear finish such as polyurethane.

For a natural look penetrating oil finishes might be your best bet. While wood stains add color and bring out the beauty of the wood clear finishes protect the wood and enhance its beauty. For custom color matching please send us a physical sample at least 3 x 4 of the finish color you desire. Of course paint is unequaled at protecting the wood from its two biggest enemies.

I have been fighting with the finish ever since. Polyurethane wood finishes are synthetic coatings that prove highly durable and water resistant making them the best clear coat for wood protection. It was given five coats of stain for penetration and then sealed with polyurethane. Good woods photo by manfred koh time inc.

They shed water for a year or so before requiring reapplication. There is however the method of sanding and polishing the wood which will still be natural and then for protection do a wax finish. Most clear finishes are available in gloss semi gloss and satin sheens. Because unfinished wood is continually breathing applying a finish will also protects the wood from warping due to the effect of moisture providing a permanent seal.

Moisture causes the wood to rot and sunlight bleaches out its natural color. Outdoor finishes have one thing in common. They provide a natural appearance with a variety of satin semi gloss and glossy sheens and are ideal for kitchen cabinets doors furniture and floors but not recommended for outdoor use. In 1988 i installed a custom wood door with sidelites on the front of our home.