How to refinish this wood and aluminum…
bradleyheathhays
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My back door step could use some sprucing up but I’m not sure how to go about it. I would imagine the wood pictured is treated and the metal is aluminum. How would I go about resurfacing or finishing both these surfaces to get them to look some better?
The painted white part on the left is actually a different surface a couple inches below the unpainted wood step.
Thanks
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This appears to be a door threshold with metal strip inserts. If you feel comfortable doing so, I'd recommend removing the threshold entirely and replacing it with a new one. Thresholds today are made from oak. If removing it is out of the question, I would fill the missing wood with a wood epoxy. Not a garden variety wood filler, but an actual two-part epoxy. Remove enough of the worn wood to get to solid wood and pack it tightly.
For the wood, sand down to remove discoloration, then apply a coat of waterproof sealant. For the metal, give it a good scrub with some warm, soapy water and then a coat of paint for protection.