The original door on the house is a Queen Anne style that was unfortunately painted with the cheapest grade latex paint. This style of door can be found on many late Victorian Queen Anne styled Bay-and-Gable homes in Toronto. After some research, Tung oil seemed like the the best possible finish. Stripping layers of paint [...]
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Refinishing an Antique Door
Posted in Victorian Millwork, tagged Antique door, Bay-and-Gable, Glazing, Millwork, Paint stripping, Queen Anne, Stain, Tung oil, Wood moldings, Wood refinishing on March 8, 2009 | 12 Comments »
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