Treating new external door

54aardvark · Post by **54aardvark** » Mon Aug 29, 2022 10:41 am

I am having a new hardwood exterior door fitted. I want a clear satin finish. I quite fancy Osma but I have heard that it can cause de-lamination. Any suggestions of a good finish which avoids this potential problem. Ideally I'd like to avoid long drying times so possibly water based.

bitzz · Post by **bitzz** » Wed Aug 31, 2022 8:54 pm

First port of call is the door manufacturer, and ask them what to use.

54aardvark · Post by **54aardvark** » Tue Sep 06, 2022 11:39 am

Thanks bitzz, got back to my joiner and it was a Howdens door. For a change, they were very helpful, looked up the door and they recommended Danish oil. surprised me as I'd only used it internally before but its worked a treat so well chuffed