Use and Care Manual

Staining Tycote

finish grilles: Start by cleaning the grilles with mild soapy water.

Rinse thoroughly. Make sure the grille is completely dry, then apply a high-quality

gel stain. With a clean/dry brush, go over the grille again to remove any excess

stain in the grille recesses. Allow the stain to dry thoroughly, and apply a

polyurethane or compatible finish topcoat to the stained surface.

Finishing Wood Interior Grilles

• Thoroughly read the paint or stain manufacturer’s instructions prior to applying the

finish. Failure to do so may result in poor appearance or damage to your grilles.

The exterior side of each wood interior grille is painted to match the window’s exterior.

This side should not be finished. Always finish removable grilles before installing them

on the sash. Prior to finishing the interior side, lightly sand the inside face of the grilles

with fine sandpaper or steel wool. Remove dust particles with a soft, dry cloth. Use

a high-quality oil-base stain, oil-base paint or latex paint. Apply paint or stain in an

open, well-ventilated area. All stains should dry overnight before further finishing

is attempted. After staining, the grille surfaces should be finished with a quality

conventional lacquer, varnish, or polyurethane.

Cleaning Casement & Awning Windows

To keep Andersen

products attractive and functioning efficiently, you should clean

them occasionally. In most regions they may require cleaning only a few times per

year. However, some coastal areas, industrial areas or agricultural areas contain

high amounts of airborne particles and may require more frequent washing of

your windows.

• Use extreme care when working around window openings. Never leave a window

opening unattended when children are present. Falling from a window opening

may result in injury or death.

• Use of ladders and/or scaffolding and working at elevated levels may be

hazardous. Follow equipment manufacturer’s instructions for safe operation.

Use extreme caution when working around window and door openings. Injury

and/or falls could occur.

GENERAL FINISHING & CLEANING GUIDELINES

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