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From old to new, interior doors can be treated to bring out the character of the wood in a modern or traditionally rustic style. With a wide range of wood oils, waxes and varnishes, new or old doors can be transformed adding character and style to your home.

Varnishes: Wood varnishes provide the strongest finish for interior doors. Available in matt, silk and gloss they offer the smoothest finish and the highest level of gloss,although satin and matt are available. Varnishes are not as easy to repair if a small area gets damaged.

Wood Oils: Wood oils offer interior doors good durability and water resistance. Producing a soft sheen, wood oil finishes are very easy to repair if they become scratched or damaged.

wood waxes: Wood waxes are easy to apply and produce a pleasing traditional look on interior doors that can be buffed to a good shine. Waxes do not provide a strong finish but are easily repaired if damaged or scratched.

Project Guide:
Stage 1: Preparation
stage 2: Staining
Stage 3: Top Coats
Stage 4: Buffing
Interior Door Maintenance
Optional Extras

Stage 1: Preparation
Preparation, the key to stunning internal doors.

Internal doors come in a variety of sizes and styles, if they have been previously waxed or oiled, careful preparation can help to remove old coatings and aid with repairs ensuring a blank canvas for a new finish.
Wax Remover Wax Remover from £6.95 Recommended
Perfect for the removal of old waxes and wax oils from interior doors and furniture prior to re-coating. This product is also handy to have around when applying wax products to clear up any spillages or over application.
Stainable Wood Fillers Stainable Wood Fillers only £3.99 Alternative Product
Stainable wood fillers are perfect for repairing, splits, holes and dents on interior doors and other wooden surfaces. Available in a range of shades, these wood fillers can be waxed, stained or varnished after application blending the repair in with the surrounding wood.
Wood Filler Gel Wood Filler Gel from £16.95
This clear gel can help to produce an almost invisible repair on interior door, floors and furniture. To repair splits and holes, just mix fine wood dust from the door or piece with the clear filler gel to produce a colour matched filler. Once applied and sanded smooth, the repair area can be waxed, oiled or stained.
Filler Knife Filler Knife from £1.35
Perfect for applying wood fillers to interior doors and other wooden surfaces, these versatile filler knifes are both strong and flexible. Ideal for applying and shaping filler in to holes, splits and dents.
Sandpaper Rolls Sandpaper Rolls only £23.45
An essential tool for internal door and furniture renovation or repair projects. Available in a range of grits, this hard wearing sandpaper is ideal for surface preparation or for smoothing wood fillers.

stage 2: Staining
From rustic country cottage to modern elegance.

On their own, wood stains do not offer a sheen or protection but they are a very effective method for staining new and old wood to achieve the desired style or look. Especially effective on interior doors, furniture and flooring, wood stains can be lightened and darkened and even coloured with compatible wood dyes.
Wood Stain Wood Stain from £4.95
Water based stains are ideal for staining interior doors and other items of furniture, With a choice of pre-mixed colours, the shade or colour of a stain can be changed by adding a compatible water based wood dye. Easy to use and great for use with wax polishes water stains are quick to apply and non-smelly.
Wax Stain Wax Stain from £9.20 Alternative Product
Wax stain is an ideal product if you're looking to create an aged look on new or re-furbished interior doors. With a wax content, wax stain can be buffed to produce a gentle sheen on doors and other interior wood work.
Solvent based wood stain Solvent based wood stain from £6.95 Alternative Product
Available in a range of colours, solvent stains are perfect for use on interior doors, floors and furniture that are being coated with a solvent based top coat such as varnish or lacquer. They do not raise the wood grain.
Handy Paint Brush Handy Paint Brush only £4.45
Ideal for the application of wood stains to interior doors and other wooden surfaces, our brushes perform well with wax, water and solvent based wood stains.
Acrylics Roller Acrylics Roller from £2.75
Rollers can provide an effective alternative to brushes when applying wood stains to large flat areas such as interior doors and floors. With a choice of different roller heads for wax, water or solvent based products, large areas can be stained quickly and easily.

Stage 3: Top Coats
Adding strength and durability to interior doors.

Interior doors can be subject to knocks and scrapes and the constant wear of opening and closing. Hard wearing top coats are designed to protect and prolong the look and life of wood stains and other finishes.
Easy Wax Easy Wax from £5.55 Easy to Apply
With a consistency of soft margarine, easy wax is both quick and simple to apply. Ideal for interior doors and other wooden surfaces, easy wax can be easily brushed into shaped and moulded areas such as interior door panel edges and corners.
Hard Wax Oil Hard Wax Oil from £14.05 Recommended
Hard wax oil is perfect for interior wooden doors providing a high level of durability. Drying in just 2 hours to a gentle satin sheen, this non yellowing formula is perfect as a top coat for wood stains.
Extra Tough Clear Varnish Extra Tough Clear Varnish from £8.45 Best Protection
offering great overall protection for interior doors, extra tough clear varnish can be quickly and easily applied. With a low odour and drying in around 60 minutes, this product is perfect for coating wood stains on doors, floors and worktops.

Stage 4: Buffing
Producing an elegant sheen on interior doors.

From a gentle sheen to a high shine finish, interior doors can be quickly and easily buffed to retain their original look and lustre.
Stockinette Cloth Stockinette Cloth from £4.95
To achieve a gentle sheen on interior doors that have been stained with a wax based product, all that is required is a gentle buffing with Stockinette cloth. Made from soft lint free cotton, it's perfect for buffing wax stain and wax polish products.
Drill Buffing Brushes Drill Buffing Brushes from £13.95
Drill buffing brushes fit any standard electric drill and can save time and effort when buffing wax based products to a gentle sheen on interior doors and floors. With a choice of shaped and sizes, buffing brushes are great for getting into shaped and moulded areas such as inset panels on interior doors.

Interior Door Maintenance
Easy maintenance for interior doors.

Interior doors, require very little in the way of maintenance, occasional cleaning however can help to retain the look of freshly waxed or varnished doors.
Stockinette Cloth Stockinette Cloth from £4.95
Interior doors should need very little in the way of maintenance but depending on the type of stain or finish, it may be possible to clean areas that are prone to contact and dirt with a slightly damp stockinette cloth. It is important to check which cleaning method works with which finish prior to cleaning to avoid any damage to the stain, top coat or door.

Optional Extras
Great options to help achieve great interior doors

This handy optional extras can help with the preparation and treatment of all types of interior doors. Although not essential, these extras may be all you need to help create the look that you want in less time.
HVLP Spray Machines from £133.25
Very handy for spraying interior doors and other large wooden surfaces. Quick and easy, these affordable HVLP spray machines ensure an even coat of wax, oil or stain even in shaped and difficult to reach areas. Light weight and portable, they work on mains electrical power with no need for heavy and expensive compressors.
Mako Bucket from £3.45
Ideal for holding wood finishing products when applying wood oils, stains and waxes to doors and other flat surfaces. These buckets are square so work well with paint rollers. They have measuring markers on the side and internal ridges to help control the amount of stain, oil or wax that is on the brush or roller.
Industrial Meths from £12.95
Industrial meths or methylated spirit is an effective thinning and cleaning agent that is especially good for cleaning brushes and other equipment. Even works well with brushes that have been used on interior doors and other wooden surfaces to apply extra tough clear varnish. Industrial meths can also be used on brushes that have dried with varnish on them.
Foam Sponges only £0.35
Sometimes used as the preferred application method, foam sponges can be used to apply stains, waxes and oils on interior doors, furniture and other wooden surfaces. Easy to work with and able to get into corners and shaped areas, foam sponges remain a popular choice.