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door installed - JGrout - 03-29-2017
![[Image: 20170309_164143_zps0nruysqs.jpg]](http://s243.photobucket.com/user/BCStudios/media/custom%20doors/20170309_164143_zps0nruysqs.jpg.html)
The unit went in without too much in the way of issues, I spent a bit more time than expected getting the old unit out. If you ever do this yourself do not use PL whatever to glue the sill to the framing, it does no good and make the door hard to remove (I used a sawsall then chipped and chipped at the PL to get a useable surface.)
the exterior color was accomplished with Weatherwood restoration stain then three coats of Gemini clear satin topcoat for exterior surfaces. Everyone has been very pleased with the final product and the ability to manipulate the stain to get the color right.
I installed the brick mold after the unit was installed just in case I had to scribe it around a stone or two ( which I did) The one stone missing on the right literally fell out ( bad mortar work) and has since been replaced. the interior is golden oak stain ( no pics I was lucky to be allowed the exterior shot ) which matches nicely with the existing detail work in the entryway area.
RE: door installed - Phil Thien - 03-29-2017
Very nice work!
RE: door installed - jteneyck - 03-29-2017
That sure looks like it belongs there, Joe. Do you have any photos of how you built the door frame. I'm interested to know if the frame is built up from pieces and how you cut the slot for the Q-Lon weatherstripping.
John
RE: door installed - Robert Adams - 03-29-2017
Looks great. Really fits in well with the rock. That's OK on the interior pic as not many are fans of golden oak anymore.
RE: door installed - Steve N - 03-29-2017
Nice job Joe, that is a handsome door. Old Realtor pal used to say a a nice front door is an easy sale. Starts the place off with a good impression.
RE: door installed - Alan S - 03-31-2017
Looks great!
To help those who encounter this later,
Here's Joe's part 1: https://www.forums.woodnet.net/showthread.php?tid=7328775
and here's part 2: https://www.forums.woodnet.net/showthread.php?tid=7328843
These show how he made the door.
RE: door installed - fredhargis - 03-31-2017
Agree, it really looks good!
RE: door installed - FrankAtl - 04-03-2017
Looks great Joe!
RE: door installed - packerguy® - 04-03-2017
(03-29-2017, 02:05 PM)JGrout Wrote: If you ever do this yourself do not use PL whatever to glue the sill to the framing, it does no good and make the door hard to remove (I used a sawsall then chipped and chipped at the PL to get a useable surface.)
This.
Silicone.
Huge difference.
The guy that installed the our old patio slider used liquid nails. A half hour job, took 4 hours.
