STRIPPING
Before you spend a week (or three) stripping your doors, see if they can be refinished. More than 90% of customers who call for a quote can revive their weather-beaten doors for a fraction of the cost of stripping them. With ten years’ experience, I have restored hundreds of doors to their original glory. As a perfectionist and quality craftswoman, I cannot accept a job that will yield results that are anything less than beautiful; I assess each situation individually to decide if my process is best for your door. In addition to being cost-effective, my process is also better for the door itself; exposing the wood to harsh chemicals (during stripping) is hard on the wood and it can weaken the joints of the millwork over time. Remember, estimates are free, and it never hurts to ask. I hope to hear from you soon.
PAINTING
If you find that you are indifferent to a wood-stained door, go ahead and paint it. Doors with a natural finish are a bit high-maintenance, and they require commitment, so if you’re not going to have it refinished every year or two, I recommend painting. That being said, I do keep in touch with my clients; if you’d like, I can call or send a postcard (just like your doctor) to remind you when it’s time to make an appointment to refinish your door again. But if you’re interested in hiring a painter, please call me, Rachel, or my dad, Benjamin Osborn, to get an estimate from Osborn Painting: 504 450 6680.