There are a variety of exterior wood finishes with different characteristics and properties.
Mahogany door finish exterior.
This deep red mahogany finish might look like a far cry from the light orange or light brown color you ll find in natural unfinished mahogany.
Choosing an exterior wood finish.
The best clear finish for an exterior door is 3 coats of clear epoxy followed with 2 3 coats of spar varnish.
By the way 3 of 4 mahogany doors on my house are painted on the exterior.
Finish for exterior mahogany doors.
The odd one is behind a storm screen door.
Let dry 24 hours and repeat the procedure after a light sanding and tacking.
Let stand for ten minutes or so and wipe of the excess well with clean cloth.
5 lite mistlite stained mahogany wood prehung front door w 6 in.
Maintenance is a necessity for outdoor wood finishes.
Wajacobs posted in finishing on february 13 2006 10 08am hi all i putting up a new mahogany entry door at my place and was hoping i might get some good advice for a nice durable finish.
Pacific entries 66 in.
The entrance door to my shop is a burned off oil finish leaving the wood exposed for 7 years as an example of what not to try at home the door hasn t moved a fraction and hasn t leaked a bit either.
Lacquer dries fast is durable and doesn t have that plastic feeling that is left over when shellac or varnish is used.
But don t worry achieving this color isn t as hard as it may seem.
Two or three coats will last a good time even with exposure to sun and weather.
Stir well and brush well into wood door.
Wall series 12 in.
This tropical hardwood features a straight even.
I live in southern california and the door will be facing east with a heavy porch over it so besides the morning sun.
Sidelites model m55msmr612 4 066 08.
Bob from fl inspired me with his continuing and accurate statements about the failings of a clear coat and the advantages of a good quality exterior paint.
To refinish simply sand lightly and apply a new coat.
Lacquer is a top choice for finishing any type of mahogany.
Mahogany wood offers a high degree of strength stability and decay resistance making it an appropriate material for interior and exterior doors.