1) Yes the prep is most of the work. That’s why I’m willing to pay someone to do it.
2) I want to get the inside stripped because it’s a paneled door. The panels are going have to be sanded manually, unless there are special tools for that.
3) The idea being if I can get it sanded down in a single day I won’t leave my house open, but during that time yes of course I won’t have a door.
4) I live in a condo. The HOA owns the outside so I can’t do anything really. Plus they are painting the complex so I thought now is the time to do the inside. It’s a solid Mahogany door so returning it to a wood stain finish would be nice!
5) Even assuming I wanted to do the stripping. It’s not a 1 day DIY job. I’d have to have the door off for several days.
6 )Buying more tools is an issue since my garage is already full. I have an orbital sander for smaller jobs.
