Installation Guide
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FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS
Work only when temperatures are between 50° and 90°F
and with humidity less than 85%. DO NOT nish in direct sunlight.
Steel and Smooth Fiberglass Doors:
To paint Doors: Clean rst with mild detergent and water or
use a TSP (tri-sodium phosphate) solution. Rinse well and allow
to dry completely. Mask off hardware, glass and remove
weatherstripping before painting. Use high-quality acrylic latex
house paint, following manufacturer’s directions for application.
Use exterior grade nishes for outside surfaces. Paint edges and
exposed ends of door.
To Paint Door Lite Frames:
Remove any excess glass glazing sealant by rst spraying with
a window cleaner or water. Use a single edge razor blade to
score the glazing along the edge of the frame. Holding the razor
blade at a 45 degree angle, scrape glazing from glass.
Wipe remaining residue off with window cleaner or mineral
spirits. Clean frame with a mild detergent and water, or use
a TSP solution. Rinse well and allow to dry completely.
Mask off glass. Prime door lite frames with an alkyd- or
acrylic-based primer. Allow primer to dry before applying nish
paint coats. Use high-quality acrylic latex house paint, following
manufacturer’s application instructions. Use exterior grade
nishes for outside surfaces.
To Paint Doors:
Clean rst with mild detergent and water or use a TSP
(tri-sodium phosphate) solution. Rinse well and allow to dry
completely. Prime with an alkyd- or acrylic-based primer.
Allow primer to dry completely, then paint with acrylic latex
house paint, following paint manufacturer’s application
instructions. Use a primer and paint that are compatible.
Use exterior grade nishes for outside surfaces.
Paint edges and exposed ends of door.
Please use the below nishing instructions for doors which are not factory nished.