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QUESTION: Hi Greg, some of the door frames in the house have scratches, chipped paint, or small dents. I would like to know if it's possible to hire someone to repair those damages and re-paint them or do I need to replace the entire door frame? Who would be the appropriate person to do this type of job?

ANSWER: Hi Elsa, a competent handyman or a good Painter should be able to handle such a job easily....get a few estimates, you might be surprised how different they are.....and likely most will give free estimates, especially if you can be a little flexible with your time...I find that lunch time is a good time to get someone to "swing" over and take a look...........Regards- and post back if need be- Greg

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QUESTION: What type of finish should door trims and doors should have?

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Usually an eggshell, Satin or Semi-gloss paint is good for woodwork and cabinetry. Primer is always a good idea on repaired areas or bad areas, then a good, high quality paint, maybe an Acrylic enamel or similar. I am a big fan of Benjamin Moore paints, especially the Satin Impervo line, (and especially the oil based version) for woodwork and cabinetry, but Behr, Ralph Lauren, Sherwin Williams, and many other Paint Companies, all have excellent products and you DO usually 'get what you pay for', if you get my drift.Buy an enamel, or a paint made for woodwork, trim, and cabinetry. A proper and professional application is key as well...repair, cleaning and prepping the surfaces for the job is 95% of the work...then proper technique with a high quality brush will result in Pro results....and a lasting and durable job. Regards- Greg

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Questions on Woodworking, wood finishing and refinishing of all kinds, repairing furniture and wooden objects, Architectural details, Woodturning, carving, tool usage, product usage, some chemistry as it applies to woodworking and related interests,cabinet making and furniture construction/design, etc. I have experience with all manners of colorants, finishes, paints, stains, dyes, glazes, and coatings, wood species recognition and usage,tool recommendations, blade types and recommendation,techniques and methods for many Woodworking related issues, etc.

Experience

Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. Consulting for area Painting/Decorating and Building contractors on non painting issues..(staining, wood prep.,clear finishing, floor restoration and architectural detail restoration and repair, etc.) Sold, built, serviced, setup Home, Industrial, and Commercial stationary woodworking tools for a major tool retailer in CT. for three years, sold hand and power tools , provided knowledge, parts replacement, service, and on site service, Trade show Demo, and training as well.

Publications
Published in Fine Woodworking Magazine (12/97), included on Fine Woodworkings first "Best of Fine Woodworking" CD-ROM (2002) ...("27 year compilation of expert know-how")

Education/Credentials
Art School at Silvermine Guild in Norwalk, CT., 9 year apprenticeship in a European run Cabinet and Restoration shop in CT., various classes on subjects having to do with the field. Seminars from major Tool manufacturers, Skil/Bosch, Delta, Powermatic, Ritter, Porter cable, Milwaukee, Dewalt/B&Decker, Performax.

Past/Present Clients
Many varied clients including work on Martha Stewarts' Westport, CT. show house, many fine Antique dealers and private collectors in and around Fairfield County and in Woodbury, CT. (the Antiques capital of CT.), Golden Age of Trucking Museum, Wilton Historical Society.

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