Your Guide to Treating Oak Doors

Once you get your oak door home you need to mount it. Your oak door will need treating, and we would suggest that once you get it home, if you’re not mounting it right away, you repackage your door for now to prevent moisture getting into the wood. If an oak door is exposed to moisture it can swell and warp and that’s the last thing you need. Where you store them it’s also important to make sure the area is dry and free of damp.

What will you need to treat your oak doors?

We would suggest some dust sheets to avoid a mess, some sanding pads, protective clothing, which should include some goggles and mask, a varnish brush, masking tape, lint free cloth and latex gloves.

The sandpaper you use, so you can apply the oil, should be between 80-120 grit. This will allow the oil to absorb into the wood. You can then apply around 2 coats of hardwax oil. Apply an even layer of oil with long and even strokes following the grain. Once it’s dried, apply a second coat. 

Maintaining Oak Doors

You can top up for the lifetime of your oak door to keep its pristine condition. If any part of it becomes damaged over time, we would suggest a cleaner and thin layer of oil. That is after you’ve cleaned it, the oil can go over the untreated area of wood. Maintaining its classic look will help your oak door last for many years to come. Oak doors deserve good care and attention because they will give you so much in return. 

Wood, especially oak, is a traditional, classic and sustainable material.

It looks good in any traditional or modern home and will fit in with whatever interior design theme you have going on. It pays to buy wood because after the initial investment and the treatments you apply, your oak doors will last many years.

Here at The Replacement Door Company we have many different types of classic, quality internal and external wooden doors.

We strongly believe there’s something in our versatile oak doors range for you. Why not take a look around our online store and see what we have in the comfort of your own home. We’re always here to help if you have any questions you can contact us.