How to vanish and stain timber window and door trims?

[charliebohl]

I am wanting to restain and vanish my timber window and door trims. 
Can someone give me an idea of the materials and process required. We just want to start with interior side of window as we are about to paint our walls. 
Thank you 

 

[EricL]

Hello @charliebohl 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's marvellous to have you join us, and thank you for sharing your question about re-staining and varnishing your door and window trims.

I suggest having a quick look at this discussion - How to paint wooden bay windows? by @micksharky. 

My best advice in order to protect your appliances from all the sanding dust is to cover them with a drop sheet and fixing them in place with masking tape.

Using an electric sander will greatly reduce your sanding time and allow you to finish your project earlier.

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The general steps to repainting your door and window trims are sanding off all the old sealer, then cleaning and removing all the sanding dust in and around the area. Once the timber is totally clean and prepared, you can begin painting.

Here is a handy step-by-step guide: How to restore wooden furniture (the methods used are applicable to your painting project)

I also recommend having a look these discussions:

• Need help selecting right stain and varnish for window trims by @veruca_boi 
   
• Varnish advice for exterior doors and windows by @Schur 
   
• What do I use to stain new window trims? by @Woody1

If have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric