Desert Rose Door Refinishing

Door Refinishing Our Specialty

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We take doors seriously!

When we developed our business plan we had the opportunity to include painting, we chose not to. Painting houses, painting interiors, painting doors was not what we wanted to do and is better left to painters --that's their expertise. Also spreading ourselves thin by including painting would not allow us to give you the best result for your doors. Researching and developing the best practices and process to achieve excellence with wood finishing and refinishing was what we wanted to focus on.

Our expertise and the products that we develop is never ending. We stay up-to-date on new advances in wood staining and protection. We use "green" products as much as possible...and in that same vein you are choosing "green" whenever you choose to save your wood doors.

Your wood entry or other doors are a big investment. Choose a professional who specializes in wood finishing and refinishing to turn your damaged doors into the beautiful entry it once was. Choose Desert Rose Door refinishing so that it's done right the first time and so that you are only pleasantly surprised!

A Door in Paris --Art Nouveau

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A beautiful door in Paris designed by architect Jules Lavirotte, 1899-1900

Door Refinishing in Arizona

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Arizona, specifically the Phoenix area provides a very different environment for our wooden doors. Wood is still the best choice when choosing a door --even here in Arizona. It provides:

A beautiful welcome to your home.

Doesn't conduct the heat into the home like a metal door.

A surface that is easier to maintain then Fiberglass and Composite.

A surface that is changeable. You can choose to have your door stained darker, or a different color.

The door pictured here is one that our team did two years ago and is still in beautiful condition!

I mentioned Fiberglass and Composite above. Remember that those choices do not mean you will never have to maintain them. They fade and the finish breaks down on those just like wood. To refinish either of these is a different process then wood and for composite it is a several day process.

When your current door was installed the finish that was applied to the exterior may not have been the best choice for the conditions here in Arizona. Or, it may have been applied using a brush which may leave drips or runs on your beautiful door. Our refinishing method and products give your door more protection and our skilled craftsmen leave you with a door that is more like a beautiful piece of wood furniture then just a door. Remember your door is the first impression when someone is walking into your home. It should make a statement and provide a welcoming greeting.

If you are looking for someone to refinish your door, find someone who is going to do more then just sand it and then apply a finish with some stain mixed in. That method is not going to last under the conditions here in Arizona. To refinish your door properly, the door needs to be stripped all the way down to the wood surface. Just as if it came out of the door mill. If it is only sanded and the hardware isn't removed, then the finish applied will only be a temporary solution. The temporary solution may sound better for your budget, but in the long run and very shortly you will be spending money again to have it refinished properly.

Doors are a big investment for your home. The cost of replacing a door doesn't just include the door itself, it includes the delivery, removal of the old door, fitting the new door into your door space, and finishing. Plus the hassle of finding a new door (hoping it's the right size) and scheduling the installation. Refinishing your door is also an eco friendly solution, you are saving your wooden door rather then replacing it with another wood door. You are also not adding another large item to the landfill.

We know we can make your door beautiful again and we know that our expertise and products provide you with the best solution to saving your door. Hire Desert Rose Door's professional team to make the entry to your home beautiful again!

Door Refinished Four Years Ago!

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We refinished this door four years ago and it is still in beautiful condition!

The process that Desert Rose Door Refinishing uses helps preserve your door for a longer period of time. This door has one of the most severe exposures, southern and is made of alder. Not all doors are going to remain preserved for such a long time, but it has a better chance with our process and products.

Arizona is so Beautiful

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Arizona sunset from my backyard!

First Impressions of your Home

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When you are selling your home you need every advantage you can get these days. This may be one of the most overlooked areas of improving the curb appeal of your home --your entry door. Curb appeal is the opinion a prospective buyer forms as they walk up to your front door. With this in mind, your front door should be especially striking, since this is the entryway into your home. This impression sets the tone of what the prospective buyer begins tuning into as they walk through your entire home. If your door is in less then spectacular shape they may enter with negative thoughts and may continue looking for other problems, perhaps thinking if the front door isn't taken care of...what other problems are there that I may not be seeing?

Make sure your door handle and any other door hardware is in great shape. If you are unable to polish it to perfection, then replace it. If your door needs refinished call us for a free estimate! We are experts at making your door look beautiful again!

HGTV offers Designed to Sell Top 35 Selling Secrets...including sprucing up your front entry!

Before

Mariner's Compass Alder Door

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Isn't this door just amazing!

We designed this door for our office and had a Mariner's Compass hand carved into both sides of clear alder by a master craftsman to create this beautiful door. Then we skillfully finished the door to bring out all of its beauty. We chose the compass for many reasons. There are quilter's in our family and the mariner's compass is a pattern that takes much skill and precise piecing. We take as much care when refinishing or finishing your wood or fiberglass door. We always strive to provide you with a finished result that has you saying, "is that really my old door?"

The compass also indicates direction and we always want to navigate our company in a way that makes good business sense. That is why we feel it is important that consumers always chose a company that is licensed, bonded and insured. While it costs more for a business to obtain its license, bonding and insurance it allows them to do their work legally and it puts your mind to rest. We will always navigate in such a way to provide the quality that you expect!

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Scottsdale Home & Garden Show at Westworld

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Come and visit us at the
Home & Garden show at Westworld:

Westworld -- Booth 930 and 932
November 8, 2008

Saturday, November 8 • 9am-6pm
Sunday, November 9 • 10am-5pm

Visit this site for free tickets!
www.azhomeandbuildingexpo.com

The Arabian Horse Show is also going on right next door!

Door Refinishing

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Specializing in residential and commercial door refinishing and finishing. Our craftsperson has twelve years of experience in refinishing doors. Our process allows us to complete your wood door, on-site, generally in one day resulting in a door that looks better than new.

Many of our customers tell us that their wood door never looked better. Our staining expertise allows us to closely match your original door color. However, if you want to update the look of your home, we can work with you or your decorator to make your door the color of your choice.

If you are looking for something unique --our specialized techniques of door refinishing, door glazing, door antiquing and door distressing may be the answer. Our finishing process gives your door the best possible protection against the elements.

Our goal is to leave you with a wooden door that makes a great impression and has you saying, is that really my old wood door? We focus on customer satisfaction, which includes education on how to keep your refinished door looking beautiful. Additionally, we answer customer inquiries quickly and arrive at your home or business on time.