Use and Care Manual

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EVERMARK WOOD DOOR USE AND CARE GUIDELINES

STORAGE AND HANDLING

Severe damage can result from improper storage, handling, ﬁnishing and installation

of wood doors. These guidelines can help maintain high quality.

1. Doors should be stored ﬂat on a level surface in a dry, well-ventilated building. Provide for protective coverings under the bottom door

(at least 3-1/2” off the ﬂoor) and over the top door. The covering should allow for air circulation under and around the stack but protect

doors from dirt, water, abuse, and exposure to direct sunlight.

2. Temperature and humidity-controlled buildings provide the best storage. Interior doors should not be subjected to extreme heat and/or

humidity as prolonged exposure may cause damage. Recommended conditions are 30% - 50% RH and 30°F to 90°F.

3. Do not install doors in buildings where there is wet plaster or cement unless they have been properly ﬁnished. Buildings with excessive

moisture content should not be used to store doors. HVAC systems should be operating and balanced.

4. Handle doors only with clean hands or while wearing clean gloves.

5. Dragging doors across one another can cause damage. Doors should be lifted and carried when being moved.

INSTALLATION

Preparation

1. The utility or structural strength of the doors should not be compromised in ﬁtting to the opening, in applying hardware, in preparing for

louvers, lights, plants-on or other detailing.

2. A minimum of two hinges should be used for 1-3/8” doors up to 80” in height, three hinges for all doors 1-3/4” and up to 84” in height

and four hinges for doors over 84” up to 96” in height.

3. Ensure a minimum clearance between door edges and doorframe of 1/16” on the hinge edge. The clearance should be 1/8” (0”,

-1/16”) for latch edge and top rail.

4. Verify that all hardware locations, preparations for hardware and methods of hardware attachments are appropriate for the speciﬁc door

construction. Hardware manufacturers make templates for speciﬁc hardware preparation available for this purpose.

5. Any screws that are hardware attachments should have pre-drilled pilot holes. Threaded-to-the-head screws are required on Woode-

rated doors and are preferable for fastening hardware to non-rated doors.

Cleaning & Touch-Up

1. Before hanging, inspect all wood stile and rail doors. Repair any noticeable marks or defects from improper storage and handling.

2. Field repairs and touch-[ups are the responsibility of the installing contractor. Field touch-up includes the ﬁlling of exposed nail or

screw holes, reﬁnishing raw surfaces resulting from job ﬁtting, repair of scratches and mars that are job inﬂicted, and ﬁnal cleaning of

ﬁnished surfaces.

3. Use a non-abrasive commercial cleaner designed for cleaning wood door or panel surfaces when cleaning door surfaces. The

cleanser should not leave a ﬁlm residue that could build up or affect the surface gloss of the door ﬁnish.

Adjustment & Maintenance

1. Check that the door swings freely and does not stick in the frame. The ﬁnish hardware should be properly aligned to allow smooth

operation and proper latching without excessive force or clearance. Adjust if necessary.

2. Review periodic inspection procedures for wear, damage and natural deterioration with the owner/owner’s representative.

3. Review with the owner/owner’s representative for periodic inspection and adjustment procedures for all hardware to ensure that it

continues to function properly.

FINISHING

IMPORTANT: YOUR EVERMARK

WOOD DOOR PANEL MUST BE FINISHED (SEALED) ON ALL SIDES (INCLUDING PANEL

EDGES) OR WARRANTY WILL BE VOID.

1. Treat all surfaces equally to ensure uniform moisture exposure and dimensional control.

2. Block sand all surfaces in a horizontal position with 120, 150, or 180 grit sandpaper to remove all handling marks, raised grain, scuffs,

burnishes and other blemishes before applying the First ﬁnishing coat. Sand with the grain to avoid cross-grain scratches.

3. To remove all dust and foreign debris after sanding, clean entire door with soft cloth. Do not use caustic or abrasive materials.

4. Prior to staining, apply a thinned coat of sanding sealer to promote a uniform appearance and avoid sharp color contrast or

blotchiness.

5. Any exposed wood surface should be sealed, including top and bottom rail ends. Hardware cutouts in exterior doors must be sealed

prior to installation of hardware and exposure to weather.

6. Before ﬁnishing, adjust components as necessary. Wood panels may ﬂoat. Use a wood block and hammer to carefully realign.

7. The door should be hung before ﬁnishing and then removed to ﬁnish properly. Ensure that the door is dry before ﬁnishing.

8. Some ﬁnishes or materials in the ﬁnishing process may react negatively with chemicals found within certain species of wood. To avoid

problems, test the ﬁnish prior to application. Do not allow contact with steel wool, rusty containers or any other possible contaminate

on bare wood.

9. Warping, veneer checking or sun damage can occur if dark ﬁnishes are used on doors exposed to direct sunlight.

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Summary of content (2 pages)

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EVERMARK WOOD DOOR USE AND CARE GUIDELINES STORAGE AND HANDLING Severe damage can result from improper storage, handling, finishing and installation of wood doors. These guidelines can help maintain high quality. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Doors should be stored flat on a level surface in a dry, well-ventilated building. Provide for protective coverings under the bottom door (at least 3-1/2” off the floor) and over the top door.
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Continued from previous page 10. Use extra care on doors with clear glass. Allow the finish to flow from wood slightly onto glass and prevent water leakage and protect glazing putty. 11. The best base coats for finishing are oil-based sealers or primer coats. Only exterior grade water-based primers should be used. Note: Water-based coating should be avoided on unfinished wood since it can cause veneer splits, highlight joints and raised wood grain.