Refinish, Don't Replace
If your door checks any of the criteria below, it's a great candidate for a full refinishing. Think of varnish like sunscreen: it protects your wood, but over time it breaks down and needs reapplying. When it's allowed to go too long, it starts to crack, peel, or chip. At that point, the right fix is a complete refinish—like a dermatologist's laser treatment for wood—restoring a fresh, even, like-new surface without covering up the grain.
What we do:
- • Strip the old, peeling finish to bare wood
- • Sand everything smooth and patch any dings or holes
- • Apply fresh stain to revive color and depth
- • Seal with multiple coats of marine-grade spar varnish for superior protection
💎 Wood Preservation: Beautiful wood doors are irreplaceable—our refinishing protects your investment and showcases natural grain that paint would hide forever.
Serving Mandeville • Covington • Slidell • All of St. Tammany Parish
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"Living near the lake, our door takes a beating from sun and humidity. They made it look better than when we first moved in 15 years ago!"- Mandeville Homeowner
Complete Door Refinishing Process
Our Process
Why Refinish?
🏠 Smart Investment: Refinishing preserves your beautiful wood door and saves 75% vs replacement—protect your home's value with our 7-year warranty!
The Transformation
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Restore. Protect. Impress.
Transform your weathered, faded, or damaged door into a stunning entrance that enhances your home's curb appeal and value. Our on-site door refinishing process completely restores wood doors to like-new condition using marine-grade finishes specifically engineered for Louisiana's brutal climate.
Louisiana Climate Expertise
Louisiana's 90% humidity, salt air, and intense UV exposure create the perfect storm for door deterioration. Standard finishes fail within months, but our marine-grade spar varnish and specialized on-site techniques provide 5-7 year protection even in coastal conditions.
We work directly at your home under protective tenting to control environmental conditions during the refinishing process. This ensures each coat cures perfectly without humidity interference or dust contamination while maintaining your home's security throughout the project.
Professional On-Site Process
Our comprehensive on-site process includes complete surface preparation, repair of any damage from pet scratches or weather exposure, and application of multiple coats of premium marine varnish. We use specialized tenting and climate control equipment to create workshop-quality conditions right at your door.
Every project includes hardware removal and reinstallation, complete color matching services, and our signature 7-year warranty. Your door never leaves your home, and you maintain complete security throughout the refinishing process.
Available throughout Mandeville, Covington, Slidell, and all St. Tammany Parish communities.
Pricing Guidance
- Single solid wood door: typical range $700–$1,200 depending on exposure and condition
- Double doors or door + sidelites: typical range $1,200–$2,000
- High sun/rot repair or ornate details may increase scope
- *Prices are typical ballpark ranges. Every job is different and final pricing will vary based on degree of damage, required supplies, service area, and other project-specific factors.
There's Only One Way to Do It Right
Unlike companies that work on doors while they hang on the hinges, we remove your door for professional on-site refinishing under our tent setup. This service approach ensures we can achieve superior results working flat on our table, with complete access to every surface and edge.
- Climate Control: We work under a tent to protect coats from drying too fast in the sun.
- Complete Access: Table work gives us access to all surfaces and edges
- Dust Control: Working under a tent means no sanding dust in your home or furniture
- Professional Results: Controlled conditions mean better, longer-lasting finishes
Your Home Stays Secure
We install a secure temporary enclosure immediately after removal. You're never left exposed or unsafe. We own the company and we're not going to leave your house without the door locked up.
Security Guarantee: Temporary insulated enclosure hung immediately after door removal. We never leave your house without the door locked up.
Our 7-Step Refinishing Process
Free Quote & Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of your door's condition and restoration needs.
- Complete door condition assessment
- Wood type identification and damage evaluation
- Hardware inspection and functionality check
- Detailed written estimate with timeline
Door Removal & Safety
Professional door removal with immediate security measures for your home.
- Careful door removal and hardware cataloging
- Secure temporary enclosure installation
- We work on site under a tent to protect coats from drying too fast in the sun
- Your home stays secure throughout the process
Paint & Finish Sanding
Complete removal of old finishes using environmentally safe methods.
- Environmentally safe paint sanding process
- Complete finish removal to bare wood
- Careful preservation of original wood grain
- Hardware removal and cleaning
Wood Repair & Surface Preparation
Comprehensive restoration of wood damage and surface preparation.
- Crack and gouge repair with wood filler
- Professional hand sanding to restore smoothness
- Surface preparation for optimal stain adhesion
- Dust removal and final cleaning
Staining & Color Matching
Expert color matching and professional stain application for beautiful results.
- Custom color matching to your specifications
- Test samples for your approval
- Professional stain application techniques
- Even penetration and consistent color
Marine-Grade Varnish Application
Multiple coats of marine-grade varnish engineered for Louisiana's challenging climate.
- Marine-grade Spar varnish application
- UV and humidity protection layers
- Controlled temperature and humidity curing
- Multiple coats with proper drying time
Reinstallation & Final Inspection
Professional reinstallation with hardware adjustment and quality guarantee.
- Professional reinstallation and alignment
- Hardware cleaning, adjustment, and lubrication
- Final inspection and customer walkthrough
- 7-year finish warranty presentation
Marine-Grade Finishes for Louisiana Climate
Louisiana's Challenges
- • Intense UV radiation year-round
- • 90%+ humidity levels
- • Temperature swings from 30°F to 100°F
- • Hurricane and tropical storm exposure
- • AC -VS- Hot exterior causing condensation and rot
Our Solution
- • Marine-grade Spar varnish formulation
- • UV inhibitors prevent sun damage
- • Moisture barriers protect from humidity
- • Flexible finish moves with wood expansion
- • 5-7 year durability with annual maintenance vs. 1-2 years for standard finishes
The Bottom Line: Regular wood stains and finishes simply aren't designed for Louisiana's challenging climate. Our marine-grade finishes are specifically engineered for coastal environments like ours.
What to Expect: Timeline & Communication
Day 1
Door removal and Sanding begins. Temporary door enclosure hung for your security. Scratches and gouges are filled, and sanded. Staining begins.
Day 2
Repair work, fine sanding, staining touchups, and often first varnish coat application.
Day 3
Sometimes a third day is needed for the final coat of varnish. Final coats, quality inspection, and professional reinstallation.
Weather Delays
Louisiana weather can be unpredictable. While our on-site tent protects against most heat-related weather issues, extreme conditions may occasionally extend timelines. We'll keep you informed of any delays and work around your schedule.
Hurricane Season Door Preparation
Don't Wait for the Forecast
After 20+ hurricane seasons serving the Northshore, we know what storm surge and wind-driven rain do to unprotected wood. Schedule your door's protective refinishing before hurricane season (June-November), not after the damage is done.
Fresh marine-grade varnish creates a storm-resistant barrier against wind-driven rain, debris impact, and the flooding that follows. An ounce of prevention beats a pound of storm repair.
Storm Season Services
- Pre-season protective coating application (March-May)
- Storm damage assessment within 48 hours
- Emergency temporary door installation
- Post-storm restoration and repair services
Schedule before June = protection through November
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