Refinishing a set of exterior doors is one of the quickest ways to freshen up the front of a home, and a recent Huntington Beach job is a good example. We sanded, prepped, and refinished a pair of arched double doors and the frame around them, and the whole entry looks new again.
This is the doors partway through the work. The old finish has been sanded back, the frame and door edges show bare wood and patched spots, and drop cloths and a sander are set up on the stone patio in front.
When is it time to refinish an exterior door?
Doors take a beating from sun, wind, and daily use, and the finish is usually the first thing to go. Fading, peeling, and bare spots are a good sign it is time. The sooner a worn finish is dealt with, the easier it is to fix, because a refinish costs far less than replacing a door or a frame. On a home near the coast like Huntington Beach, a door that faces the weather can show wear faster, so it is worth a look when the finish starts to go.
What the Huntington Beach job involved
The doors and the surrounding frame were sanded and prepped, then refinished. Prep is where most of the work is on a job like this, because a finish only looks as good as the surface under it. Arched doors add some care too, since the curved frame has to be sanded and finished evenly all the way around.
Here is the finished entry. The doors and frame have a clean, dark finish that stands out against the stucco wall, and the glass reflects the patio and the view beyond it.
Why the frame matters as much as the doors
It is easy to focus on the doors and skip the frame, but the frame is what frames the whole entry. Refinishing the two together means the doors and the opening match, with no worn trim left around a freshly finished door. That is why this job covered both.
Need door refinishing in Huntington Beach and nearby?
Ace Handyman Services Coastal Orange County helps homeowners in Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Costa Mesa, Seal Beach, Cypress, and Los Alamitos. A few of the things we take on:
- Door installation and repair
- Interior and exterior painting and staining
- Carpentry, including custom work
Ace Handyman Services Coastal Orange County is California Licensed #1098390, fully insured, and backed by a 1-year labor warranty. We also offer exact-time appointments, so your day is easier to plan.