Friday, June 4, 2021
Make a success of door refurbishment with the correct approach and tools Meticulous refurbishment of old wooden doors is a challenging task. This is particularly true when conserving cultural heritage, and for historical doors with distinctive profiles which are worth preserving to maintain the special character of a house. With the appropriate expertise, correct power tools and right paint system, the design of a door can be preserved for many years to come in new splendour.
When renovating old doors, it is important to be clear about the correct approach right from the start. When preparing the door, it is essential to assess its current condition first: Where are defects present? How badly is the paint peeling off? Which paint system has been used? Sometimes, it may be necessary to sand off the old coating, before building it back up with the new paint system. Power tools make this task easier. At the right speed –without too much pressure – the Festool ETS EC 150 eccentric sander is perfect for removing flaking paint and sanding intact surfaces to a smooth finish. The CTM MIDI compact dust extractor removes the dust directly. This protects your airways and prevents the abrasive from clogging.
Dust-free work is also proven to achieve significantly better sanding results. For profiled doors and frames, there is the DUPLEX LS 130 linear sander. It eliminates the need for tedious manual work in grooves and on profiles. The linear sanding motion of the DUPLEX feels like sanding by hand, but it’s a much more efficient way of achieving the desired result. Festool’s sanding pads cover a wide range of the most common profiles. Also available for the LS 130 is a clever DIY construction kit that you can use to create individual sanding pads for any profile.
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