Rather than use the golden oak stain i chose to go with golden pecan stain which appears red in the can has less of a honey colored look and is slightly darker.
How to stain a 6 panel oak door.
I really didn t want to match the old faded door but the darker redder stain compliments the aged golden oak the homeowner already had throughout the kitchen which was not replaced.
Six panel doors apply the stain to the panels first you will need to use a brush to get the stain into the grooves and corners.
Remove all the hardware.
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Brush in the direction of the grain.
Start on the panels then move to the surround ing moldings.
Soak a new china bristle brush for a minute or two in paint thinner then spin or knock off the excess.
Use it to randomly sand the surface of the door to remove any loose fibers smooth rough spots.
Coat the horizontal rails next and finally the vertical stiles.
Paint evenly with the door laid flat so the stain won t drip down the wood grain and stain at awkward intervals.
Pour some finish into a clean bucket and dip the bristles about a third of the way into the liquid.
Fold a piece of 180 grit sandpaper three times.
After the first light pressure wipes without adding more stain from can apply even pressure and wipe three to eight times with the grain.
Paint the stain onto the wood with the grain using a lint free cloth folded into a pad.
How to refinish a door.
How to stain an oak door.
Apply stain to the top side of the door with even wiping motions that follow the wood.
Place the door flat across two sawhorses.
Dip a staining sponge into an open can of stain.
Wipe the stain on with a rag and brush it into the corners and grooves.