Easy way to spiff up good wood doors.
Thank you in advance!
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Lol7742589 on Jul 02, 2016We have used a glazing product (a dark brown would probably work for you). You can wipe it on and it resides in the nicks and holes. It doesn't hide the hole/nick but kind of enhances it and makes it look intentional. You may still have to add some wood putty to some of those spots, but then try covering it w/ the glazing product (Martha Stewart makes a product that can be found at home depot or lowes. I would try it on an inconspicuous area 1st to see if you like it. It takes a long time to dry, about 24 hrs, then you could coat it w/ a polyurethane w/ a sheen that matches your door.Helpful Reply
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Betsy Woolford on Jul 02, 2016Those were once really nice doors. If you like the rustic look, you could paint the doors and then sand a few edges to make the damage look like normal wear and tear. I would put wood filler in any old screw/nail holes because those are not random wear.Helpful Reply
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Cj on Jul 02, 2016A product called Liquid Gold...a furniture polish that works wonders on wood...worth a try! Grab some clean old rags and go for it! Good luck =)Helpful Reply
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Linda 4 Real on Jul 02, 2016linseed oil. It cost a few dollars at most from hardware. It will clean and treat and give you a new finish that wood will love. Only drawback is the smell when you are applying is a little fishy. Lol. It's a natural wood oilHelpful Reply
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Liz on Jul 02, 2016For years we've used Old English furniture polish and scuff cover. It's amazing stuff! Comes in a light wood and a darker wood liquid. We use the darker liquid, and the best part is that you only have to apply it with a cloth, let it dry a few minutes and then buff over it with a clean cloth. Old t-shirts or wash cloths work great. It goes into nicks and scratches and gives them a 'natural' look. Plus Old English makes old, dry wood look like new.Helpful Reply
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Shojdik on Jul 02, 2016Yes, actually. I am in the process of spiffing up our kitchen. I cleaned the cabinet fronts with murphy's oil soap and a couple days later used a stain pen to fix the knicks and used a liquid leaf pen to outline the routed parts of the cabinet doors and changed the hardware to match. Looks much better and cheaper than a whole cabinet makeover.Helpful Reply
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Trish on Jul 02, 2016I decided to try one of the suggestions. The Old English scratch and wood oil. I haven't done it yet but I will post pics, after I complete it. Thanks so much.Helpful Reply
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Linda 4 Real on Jul 02, 2016If u use a safe deglosser lightly bf the oil, I bet it would make the finished project more dramatic an lasting??Helpful Reply
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Annabr.776 on Jul 02, 2016I have had pretty good luck using a magic eraser for cleaning and then rubbing the doors down with wet used coffee grounds. Fills in the scratches nicely. My doors had medium to dark brown finishes. The grounds get a little messy so I suggest laying out newspaper or plastic to catch the mess.Helpful Reply
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Trish on Jul 03, 2016Thank you everyone for all your amazing suggestions! I have approximately 21 doors to fix. I have decided to try each suggestion on sectioned areas of the worst door. I will post pics when I have completed the project. Thank you ALL for your amazing help! Trish đź’›Helpful Reply
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Gina on Jul 04, 2016I use coconut oil. The wood completely absorbs it and polishes at the same time. I have even rescued antique checked finish with this.Helpful Reply
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Gina on Jul 05, 2016Soap and water and a toothbrush is good for cleaning crevases.Helpful Reply
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Carolinerbain on Aug 28, 2016Magic Eraser says not to use on wood so if you do, be careful!Helpful Reply
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