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“You never get a second chance to make a first impression. ”
A cleaning company once told me that they cleaned the glass of the front storm door every single time they came because a sparkling clean door indicated a sparkling clean house (even if it wasn’t always!). The reverse is also true, if the front door is dirty, you wonder what condition the rest of the home might be. It’s honestly true! Well, just like clean glass, the threshold of the door (the bottom part of the frame you walk over) can get pretty disgusting and sometimes, there is only so much elbow grease can do. So, what’s next? Grab your can of gel stain and get to work!
Investment
Money | Maybe nothing if you have some leftover materials on hand! Supplies below.
Time | 1 hour working time; more for drying time.
Supplies*
Bucket of hot water, 1 tsp Clorox and 1 tsp Powder Tide from @gocleanco and an old toothbrush!
Steel wool or small paint brush
Steps
Scrub the entire door threshold with the Clorox tide mix above. Get in the grooves and the corners. Wipe and let dry.
Tape off any area that isn’t wood to avoid getting the stain on it (floor and door edges). Seal tape edges well.
Use a very small amount of steel wool (fine grade!) with the gel stain in your desired color choice to go on the wood. Rub it in there with the steel wool and let sit for a minute or two. Use the steel wool again to wipe it off. Leave as much on as you want, depending on desired color. If you want more of a wood grain look, use a 1” chip brush to show the brush marks in the stain and let dry.
Let stain dry for 2 hours.
Apply first top coat with a soft cloth. Wipe on and wipe off excess. This should be a very thin coat. Let dry 24 hours.
Sand lightly if needed; apply second coat. Let dry 12 hours.
Apply third coat. Let dry 12 hours.
Enjoy the Project
Playlist | Very Nearly Nashville by Spotify
Wine | Angeline Merlot
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