Advice please. Anything I've found on the web suggests that oiling a front door gives the best finish and is good for the wood. It is, however, quite a time consuming process, and would need more skill than I have. My front door is inside a porch, which, while it gets warm, does not have any direct sunlight on it.
I had a decorator round to discuss the exterior redecs, and told him that I wanted the door oiled, and he seemed to know how it was done. Subsequently I had a phone call from him telling me that oiling would give an 'antique' effect and he didn't think that was what I wanted, and he suggested a matt varnish.
Does anybody have any experience of an oiled front door, or do they know if the painter's assertion is true. I'm very sceptical and thinking he's looking to do an easier job.
Somebody else coming on Monday to quote, so I would like to know what I'm dealing with before then.
Any help much appreciated.
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New wooden front door - oil or varnish?
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Sallythedog · 13/03/2014 09:41
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