Dawes for Doors recommends using Sadolin or Sikkens wood stain solutions, which we hold here in stock in numerous shades and colors.

Offering a durable weather protection Sadolin & Sikkens are both translucent coating systems, which highlight the natural qualities of the finest hardwood joinery.

Future maintenance is just as important as your first coat. Remember if you want to retain those natural characteristics it is advised that you Re-coat your door every 3-5 years.

Recommended coverage 2-3 Coats

Painting your door

You may also consider painting your traditional English door which has always been a popular customer's choice to achieve that all round sealed finish.

Always paint in the direction of the grain to prevent streaks and finish each vertical panel with an upward stroke to prevent visible brush marks.

When painting panel doors always paint the mouldings first, then the inner panels. Next, paint the central vertical panel (mutin) and then the horizontal panels (cross rails) top, middle and bottom.

Now paint the outer vertical panels (stiles) and lastly paint the edges of the door. Paint the edge nearest the door handle last, this will allow you to open and close it while working. Open the door and wedge on the non-painted side until dry.