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.