Carpenter VS. Old Door: A Fight to the Death

This week Trena strips and extensively repairs a quirky old exterior door with plenty of problems.
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[@anthonyspats7354]

I’ve been a painter for over 35 yrs, the work you did to that door just to paint over it again was incredible, wonderful to see someone taking there time to do it right, pleasure to see your work again on you tube.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Tha kyou!

[@queenbee3647]

​@@johnsfurniturerepair Trena, another beautiful job! As the daughter of a professional painter I appreciate your thoroughness. A good paint job isnt possible without a complete prep job. Great work. 👍

[@kennethcarruth7852]

Greetings from Detroit, A job well done….. I have to restore three French Doors and paint those also. Learned a lot, Thanks so much!!!

[@lenaepoppe6194]

Oh ya stunning girl! Most excellent job! AS ALWAYS! KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK!

[@stephenburns3678]

True artistry. Thank you

[@golantube]

Stopped in to this channel to learn just enough to strip, stain, and finish a door, polish hardware and then watched this one as well to gain some more knowledge on painted doors. Made me realize how deep this craft really is, there is so much to learn. It made my project enjoyable and much better than had I just jumped into it first. Thank you, your work is truly masterful.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou!

[@pauljenkinson8798]

Your tenacity to close the panel gapes without replacing the moldings is truly admirable. I'm a trim carpenter and have restored a half dozen old raised panel doors. I've always told the customer that I can't guarantee saving the old moldings. In most cases I replaced with new. Having all the milling equip it's faster for me to replace than coax movement back into the panel like you did. Good show girl,, you have so much more patient than I. Love your work. Your scope of experience and range of skill is breath taking. Your up there with the Thomas Johnson's of the restoration world.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou Paul!

[@melissataylor5494]

I watch Thomas Johnson also.!

[@pauljenkinson8798]

@@melissataylor5494 As Thomas winds down his career it's great to know that there are younger finishers at Trina's level keeping the craft alive. What's so impressive to me about her is her depth of knowledge in particular her skills matching color and finish. This just take thousands of hours at the bench there really aren't any short cuts.

[@basvanderwerff2725]

That blue color looks so good with the brass

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

i agree

[@yzenynot]

There is something sublimely joyous about watching a Master at their craft. Thanks Trena, for sharing with us.

[@georgecaspira3637]

Love a bit of Trena and her skills.

[@26beegee]

My favorite part is watching you do all the repairs. Sometimes you have to get pretty creative. I like both painted and natural wood. It all depends on the wood and the application. Which ever is more appropriate. It’s all good! Beautiful door! 👍🏼

[@Sharon-bo2se]

Beautifully done, kudos to your tenacity and skills. Your customers are very, very fortunate.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@billedgar297]

ThanksTrina.Enjoy watching you employ your craft. Thank you from Bill in NovaScotia.👍👍

[@mandeliongardens]

Looks wonderful! I was gutted when my parents junked the original 1936 door on my childhood home. What a waste. It was gorgeous and the hardware! Ah, to die for.

[@WINDYJEAN]

You are so talented.

[@MASI_forging]

Another beautiful restoration video. 😃😃

[@WINDYJEAN]

You had no choice, that door had to be painted. Looks beautiful.

[@gdm1103]

Beautiful!

[@martinDS533]

I watch your videos because I love to see how you work, but I also loved seeing your house and shop.

[@timharris4874]

Fantastic job!

[@mikebienes704]

They say you can't polish a turd but you did looks fantastic!!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Lol

[@timmaggard8862]

Nice job Trena!

[@lindasikora]

As always, you did wonderful job on that door. You have the caring touch!

[@SableSunsets]

I cannot believe the work you did on just the bottom of the door… then you said you were painting *jaw dropped* amazing job you are so bad ass

[@Tammy-un3ql]

Stunning!

[@tomt9543]

The dog and cat are buds! That is so sweet! Heck of a struggle on that one! But you always prevail in the end!

[@craigleemehan]

Wow, that was brought back from the dead.

[@jerrystark6766]

I continue to be impressed by your skill and attention to detail. I would have replaced that door, but you made it look better than new. Thanks for the video.

[@joewiningham8752]

Great job.

[@tanyacordes5916]

Amazing work!

[@carolg.6838]

The painted door looks great!

[@vickiel914]

That stripper on the white paint reminds me of a relief map of snowy mountains. The customer wanted the door painted. That's fine. You did and amazing job! I think it turned out fantastic and the customer should be very pleased.

[@davidhorton2782]

great work sweetie .....that is hard work for even the intelligent and skilled professionals ! great job !

[@kirkmartin4005]

Good job looks great.

[@Wes12940]

creepy old door sounds ASMR! amazing work, really enjoyed this!

[@Isabel-belsai]

Just beautiful

[@TheSofres]

I was born and raised in Windsor but moved up to Belleville in 99. When you said “Windsor/Essex” my ears perked up. Lol

[@lassea.andersson8417]

Hello Trena. I admire your skills and knowledge. Thank you and greetings from Sweden

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou

[@dickflow3641]

Great restoration.

[@firstnationsindian8062]

It's hard to make a silk purse out of a pigs ear but, you did a wonderful job. Thanks for posting.

[@war7334]

Bravo!!!

[@phylliscage]

My heart was broken when this was painted but I wasn't about to not watch to the end. The final result is beautiful, as usual, and the color is beautiful. I'm always amazed at the results of your superior repairs. No one else does a better job!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou for sticking it out. 🥰

[@TheCatlady63]

I was wondering when you would be moving back to your Dads studio and you answered my question straight off by announcing this would be your last work in Windsor. All the best for your future endeavors. I think you worked a miracle on that door.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

well, actually just my last door, there are a few more projects to come from this shop. ill let you know when its the last one. cheers

[@marksherrill9337]

I wasn’t sure I would like the added blocks but it makes sense and the look grew on me. After all the door needs to be functional. I’m very impressed

[@michelejohnson9483]

Super job, as much as I enjoy the work you do on furniture, this was a nice change of pace.

[@Mrcaffinebean]

Sometimes KZbin really a nails a recommendation! Beautiful restoration, I learned a lot that I’ll be using on my personal projects!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Welcome!

[@bethcrane5780]

It's a much happier door without all those layers of paint. You have a lot going on, sending you positive vibes. Take care.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

yes thankyou!

[@edwardjkeogh]

Wonderful job on that door! I'm grateful that you share your work in so much detail. It's a privilege to see the skill and the effort you put into achieving an end result of such quality.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks!

[@laurelwhite5102]

Looks completely different. What amazing skills and patience

[@charlesmadisonrhea]

The chisel work was great. The paint finish was amazing. But the panels being slid back into place was exquisitely satisfying. Loved it. The Before/After segment was good too

[@maphilib]

From scrap to a million dollar piece by Trena. 👍👍

[@thomasschleis2545]

Very nice!

[@dionetaylor931]

Superb job, I could watch and learn all day, thank you so much for sharing

[@509brown]

Beautiful, Trena!

[@ruthkaiser6168]

Beautiful and awesome words from everyone. All have expressed my words to you. You are a Master Craftswomen in your field. That door looks great and I love the color. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Tha kyou!

[@arshia1961]

Wow look at this girl.. magnificentTTTT .. some people are blessed with their working skillls..

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

thankyou!

[@123Hacksaw]

I can't count the number of times i grimace when I see you doing a repair in your videos that I think is wrong and then have to eat some humble pie when it turns out beautiful. Great work Trena, you inspire me.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Lol, thanks for being Honest

[@cloverbee35]

Wonderful. That door needed paint and you did it soooo well. I love all the fixing you do to make it a solid piece to last long.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks so much!

[@patriciathorp4911]

Ya, I think it's nice to see a splash of colour in the shop occasionally 😂. Every time I watch a video, I say God Bless your hands Trenna. Continued success. Patricia, Dublin 🇮🇪

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

thankyou!

[@deburgemeestervanhespedam3314]

You did this beautifully!! The customer will be happy with it!!! Niek.

[@frankcote661]

Amazing restoration job I never thought it would come out as nice as this, your father has taught you an amazing skill I bet he is so proud of you.

[@pittschapelfarm2844]

That teal like color is really appealing. Wonderful work. Great attention to detail.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

yes i think so too!

[@wileytraylor5404]

Absolutely outstanding work!

[@billy_crawford]

Utterly Brilliant, an amazing finish.

[@donlunn792]

Why anyone would not want to see the door painted is beyond me. It is beautiful. Thank you for showing your skills Trena. Showing your skills for free. Lovely job.

[@franktadley1810]

Now that was quirky!!! And the door is now beautiful and functional.

[@charlesslack8090]

@25:55 I see that it is break time for the shop employees. I too enjoy working on doors. What a feeling you get after you rejuvenate what someone spent years messing up. Keep up the great work.

[@markduncan6690]

Very Very Industrious!👍👍🎉🎉😍

[@Stephanie-lg1cm]

What an absolutely beautiful transformation!

[@phasemargin]

Great job - beautiful painting technique on top of the ace restoration. Thank you for the detailed steps on closing the gaps with the blocks and clamps.

[@lornapenn-chester6867]

Goodness.. that door is fabulous. Lucky client ❤

[@toottoot4672]

the cracks were hypnotics ^^ and that work again is incroyable.

[@raymondmills9377]

Tremendous save of an old door.

[@rachelenk-evans9727]

Wow what a stunning transformation!

[@judyfarris1566]

YOU ARE AMAZING. I WATCH YOU ALL THE TIME AND YOU CAN DO ANYTHING IN THE RESTORATION BUSINESS.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou Judy!

[@doug4bears]

Beautiful work Treena!!!

[@elizamccarthy9876]

I have admired beautifully painted front doors for many years. It was such a pleasure to see you restore this antique 10/10 💙💙💙

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

thankyou

[@richardking3966]

Beautiful job. (Why am I not surprised?) I applaud your courage in moving those panels!

[@alejandraml83]

Fearless, ingenious and knowledgeable and more! That’s who you are ❤

[@rockmack7343]

Terrific work. I love to watch you ply your trade.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks!

[@barbaralee2202]

Such a talent you have. Beautiful work

[@RayMrRobert]

I’m so proud of you and your work.

[@jerrycratsenberg989]

Wow! Lovely, lovely, lovely! I truly love old worn and flawed pine doors and cabinetry with the natural marks and wear of age. However, I think that you gave this limping repurposed door more life than it could have had any other way. Wonderful work! Thank you for sharing!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou Jerry!

[@Tootsie55]

Turned out great. Love the color.

[@juliesheldon4772]

Beautiful! Now I want to strip mine down, LOL Great job!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Go for it! Lol

[@kevin7151]

Great work Trena. Your attention to detail is second to none. Perhaps you can put a photo up of how the door looks when re-installed in its final place.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

will do!

[@geralyn-mm]

@@johnsfurniturerepair can't wait!!!

[@lennyburdick3192]

Loved Shop Dog and Shp Cat watching the world together!

[@JayCollins2013]

Once again I'm totally amazed!

[@williamkilpatrick8030]

Nice work Trena. Thank you.

[@simsapot]

Hey Trena, you took a door that was destined for the dumpster and restored for your customer, you are truly a master craftswomen, an artist. It doesn’t matter how the door was finished, stain , paint, varnish, whatever, it your customer’s door and they are the ones that have to love your work.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Yea Thankyou!

[@Vigalman1]

You did a five star job on the door

[@georgelewis8904]

That's great, thanks for your video, saved the door.

[@KimNevelzer]

I was so excited for this video. I need to repair and repaint the back door to my garage. It takes a beating from the elements. It's the original wooden door to my 69 year old home. It's smaller than modern doors and having a new one custom made is more than my repair and maintenance budget can absorb. It has three panels and a window. I'm eager to see how you get this door done. My house was built by a retired farmer and it has lots of quirks too, but it's solidly built and I love it. ❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

nice, go for it!

[@frankstoverpurebloodsaltya6441]

Excellent job Trina!!!

[@colinowenuk]

Simply brilliant.

[@marywest2896]

the care you take is amazing....and sometimes paint is the answer...

[@SmileCentral]

Best quality restoration and repairs ever! I want to come to her shop to be an apprentice for a week!! 😁

[@lucano57]

Nice work, looks outstanding.

[@FanOfLiberty1776]

Very nice work. Beautiful blue paint.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@salishseaquest7952]

Angie from Transcend Furniture Gallery sent me. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into this project. True craftsmanship! Will love to go back and see what you've already done and looking forward to future projects.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

welcome! tell Angie thankyou, always happy to grow my community. cheers

[@hilaryandbrianreid9876]

You always go above and beyond!An excellent job! X

[@jamesmartinez201]

You do excellent work

[@rogercarroll1663]

Wonderful video. Great work. Thanks so much.

[@brendanwalllis]

That tape trick for the patch over the lock mortise 🔥