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AfterKitchen door with glass panels
Tired, uneven finish sanded back and re-varnished in a mahogany gloss.
Door varnishing
Door varnishing & refinishing
We strip, sand, stain and re-varnish timber doors and frames. Faded, sun-bleached, scratched or peeling doors come back to a deep, even finish.
When a door needs re-varnishing
- The colour has faded or turned patchy, especially on doors facing sun.
- The varnish is peeling, cracking or gone sticky.
- Scratches from pets, bags or furniture.
- You want a darker or more modern colour without buying new doors.
Our process
- Take the door off its hinges and lay it flat. Protect the floor.
- Strip and sand back to bare timber.
- Fill small dents and open grain.
- Stain to your chosen colour.
- Apply 3 coats of varnish, sanding lightly between coats.
- Rehang, adjust hinges and clean up.
Typical time: 1–2 days per batch of doors. For a whole-house job we work in rotation so you are never without a bathroom door overnight.
Not sure which finish to choose? Read varnish vs laminate vs paint.
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Before
AfterPivot entrance door
Worn, patchy finish stripped and re-coated in a dark walnut gloss.
Door varnishing FAQ
How much does door varnishing cost in Singapore?
Every varnishing job is quoted from photos, because door size, timber, carving and the condition of the old finish all change the work involved. WhatsApp 2–3 photos of each door and we'll reply with a price.
Can you change the colour?
Yes. After sanding we can stain lighter or darker. Going much lighter than the current colour is limited by how deep the old stain has soaked in, so we'll show you a test patch first.
Gloss or satin?
Both. High gloss gives the deep shine you see in many of our photos; satin looks more modern and hides small marks better.
Is there a strong smell?
Solvent-based varnish has a smell for a day or two. We can use a water-based varnish with low odour if you have young children or pets.
Can you varnish laminate doors?
No. Laminate isn't timber, so varnish won't bond to it. For laminate doors, a new laminate wrap or a replacement door is the right option.