Some neighbors of mine have an old door that has been left out in their yard for a few years. The door is solid hardwood, and appears to be quite old (it comes from a house that was built in the 1880s). Despite having endured rain and snow, it appears to be in good shape. I cannot see any signs of mold, rot, or splitting. The joints are tight and the corners are square.
Rather than watch a perfectly good door go to waste, I would like to use it as an exterior door into my basement. However, I want to make sure I prepare it properly. My plan was to sand, prime, and paint it. Can anyone recommend further measures to do make sure it remains in good condition?
Thanks, Joseph