Instructions / Assembly
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Note: all six sides of the door, including the edges of any cut modications in the door slab, must be properly
sealed for warranty to apply
Note: please follow your paint or stain manufacturer’s application instructions
1. Inspect door carefully for defects before nishing.
2. All wood doors supplied by OrePac require sanding and prep prior to nish. The amount of sanding will
depend on the expected appearance after nish.
3. Remove all dust with a tack cloth before beginning to apply nish.
4. Hang the door prior to nishing, then remove to nish properly.
5. Apply nish to the door immediately after tting and hanging, but never during or immediately after
high periods of moisture.
6. The door should be nished while lying at for maximum performance of nishing.
7. Use solvent-based paints, sealers and stains, or when applicable, high quality waterbased paints or
stains, and follow the paint/stain manufacturer’s directions. Apply nish to all surfaces including top and
bottom edges. Dark color nishes should not be used on doors exposed to prolonged direct sunlight.
The heat buildup may cause warping, veneer checks or separation.
8. To stain the door: Apply a stain and sealer combination as recommended by the paint/stain
manufacturer for the type of application (either exterior or interior). The stain or sealer combination
will stain the door and seal the surface. Apply three coats of clear top coat, such as varnish or
polyurethane. Sand lightly between coats. All exteriors must have ultra violet (UV) inhibitors in the
nish. Do not use solid-based stains as the nal nish. These nishes must have three coats of varnish or
polyurethane as nal top coat.
9. To paint the door: Use a quality solvent-based primer, followed by three coats of a good exterior paint
recommended by the paint/stain manufacturer to be compatible with the primer. When nishing
glazed doors, apply top coats generously to bridge wood and glass. To protect against moisture, lap
paint onto glass 1/16 inch. For interior applications, use a quality interior primer followed by two coats of
interior latex enamel or solvent-based paint. The door manufacturer and distributor are not responsible
for the nal appearance of doors nished in the eld. It is expected that the contractor will make
adjustments as needed to achieve the desired results.
10. All nishes will last longer when protected from the direct sun and rain by an overhang or porch. If the
door is exposed to the elements, a ne bead of silicone caulk should be used between the glass and
sticking or panel and sticking on the door’s exterior.
PREPARATION AND FINISHING