Internal Oak Veneer Doors - How to seal??

gidrae · 16 Aug 2017

Hi all

I have ordered some new oak veneer doors for my house revamp and have the fitters coming in soon to fit the handles/latches and hinge to the frames.
I have been told I will need to "seal" these doors.

Any one got any good tips on the steps I should take to do this?

Much appreciated

23vc · 16 Aug 2017

I always use Clear varnish

gidrae · 16 Aug 2017

23vc, thanks. I was wondering about using Osmo or a wax but I understand they *may* soak into the wood and interfere with the adhesive holding the veneer?

23vc · 16 Aug 2017

The reason I say that is because that's what the door manufacturer states on the label. Been a while since I last did one but iirc oil was a definite no no

Gerrydelasel · 16 Aug 2017

http://www.osmouk.com/sitechaptern.cfm?bookid=Products&chapter=82&page=274
Formulated for veneer doors.

gidrae · 16 Aug 2017

Gerry, this is the stuff I was looking at. The fitter will be starting to hang them and put the handles in next week.
Would you all advise to stain the doors before or after they are hung?

23vc · 16 Aug 2017

That's a new one on me, I'll be checking that out. Had always thought oil was not suitable.

Gerrydelasel · 17 Aug 2017

OzzMosiz said:
Would you all advise to stain the doors before or after they are hung?

Before. It's much easier to do it with the door lying down, and without hardware to navigate around.

diynot

If you need to find a tradesperson to get your job done, please try our local search below, or if you are doing it yourself you can find suppliers local to you.

Select the supplier or trade you require, enter your location to begin your search.

Are you a trade or supplier? You can create your listing free at DIYnot Local

Internal Oak Veneer Doors - How to seal??

Similar threads