02/09/2026
Door refinishing in Miami, real work, real lessons, real results.
This job was supposed to take two days. It took four.
I made a mistake and stained the door darker than it should have been. Big one. I had to re sand, re stain, and start again. I lost money on this project, but I did not cut corners. The door was finished perfectly, and that is non negotiable for me.
This post shows day one and day two.
Day three and day four, the correction and final perfection, are coming next.
How this door refinishing process is done, step by step.
First, hardware removal and full surface protection.
Second, deep sanding to remove old finish and open the wood grain.
Third, color testing and stain application based on the client’s space and light.
Fourth, drying and inspection.
Fifth, additional sanding if needed, this is where my mistake happened.
Sixth, correct stain application.
Seventh, sealing with exterior grade protective finish for Miami sun and humidity.
Last, reinstallation and final alignment.
Pricing for door refinishing in Miami.
Low end, $350 to $450 per door.
This applies when the door is in good condition, minimal sanding, standard stain, no color correction, no major sun damage.
Mid range, $500 to $650 per door.
Most common. Includes deeper sanding, custom stain tone, sun wear correction, and proper exterior sealing.
Premium, $700 to $900 per door.
For doors with heavy sun damage, previous bad jobs, color corrections, multiple sanding stages, high end stains, and premium protective finishes. This is craftsmanship pricing, not quick work pricing.
Factors that affect price.
Door condition, sun damage, number of panels, stain color changes, drying time, access, and expectations.
If you want cheap, this is not it.
If you want it done right, corrected when mistakes happen, and finished like it should be, this is exactly it.
Door refinishing in Miami.
Exterior wood door refinishing.
Front door restoration Miami.
Custom stain and refinish.
DM me for an estimate.
