Use and Care Manual

PREPARATION & FINISHING

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flatformaximumperformanceofnishing.

7. Use solvent-based paints, sealers and stains, or when applicable, high quality water-based paints or

stains,andfollowthepaint/stainmanufacturer’sdirections.Applynishtoallsurfacesincludingtopand

bottom edges, and the edges of all cut openings (speak easy, mail slot, vent, pet door, peep site, etc.).

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.

WOOD DOOR

Care and Finishing Recommendations