Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsFeather River Doors ManualsDoors & Windows74 in. x 81.625 in. Rochester Patina 3/4 Oval Lite Unfinished Smooth Fiberglass Double Prehung Front Door

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Paint Finish

Tan woodgrain or unpainted/pre-painted smooth fiberglass doors are paintable with most high quality

oil based exterior paints. For the unpainted smooth doors, we recommend lightly sanding with 600-grit sandpaper for

the best results. Before applying a paint, wipe the fiberglass door and door lite frame with a damp cloth to remove any

dirt, oil, or debris. Allow the surface to fully dry before painting. Paint the door in the directions shown in Figure 6. Apply

at least two coats of paint. Follow the brand’s recommended drying time between coats.

Figure 6

IMPORTANT: To prevent moisture from getting inside the siding wall, completely caulk around the brickmolds per Figure

5a. For in-swing doors, install two corner seal pads (included in the installation kit) at each of the jamb bottoms of an

active door per Figure 5b. For a double door system, verify that a corner seal pad is installed at the bottom of the active

door side of an astragal. The corner seal pad should be tucked underneath the weatherstrip. Caulk at the intersection of

the jambs, brickmolds, threshold and floor. For out-swing doors, also caulk at the intersection of the jambs, brickmolds,

threshold and floor per Figure 5c.

Figure 5c (out-swing)

Weatherstrip

Corner

seal pad

Figure 5b (in-swing)

Caulk

Staining or painting an unfinished Feather River fiberglass door has never been easier. Our fiberglass door does not require

special stain kits or primer. Use the same exterior stain or paint you would use for finishing your home’s other trims. Note

that a tan woodgrain and unpainted smooth door must be finished within 6 months after the door is purchased.

When finishing, remove the door from the frame and place door in a flat level surface off the floor. Sidelites need to be

finished while attached to the frame.

Stain Finish

All surfaces of a tan woodgrain door are stainable. Our patented textured fiberglass door surface

yields superior stain adhesion without sanding. Select a high quality water-based stain from

Minwax

or Behr

or a high quality gel stain from Minwax

or Olympic

. Or, select a high quality

oil-based stain from Ace

, Minwax

, or Zar

. Before applying a stain, wipe the fiberglass door and

door lite frame with a damp cloth to remove any dirt, oil, or debris. Allow the surface to fully dry

before staining. Apply an even amount of stain with a brush or lint-free cloth in the direction of the

wood grain as shown in Figure 6. Work the stain into the surface. Lighten stain and remove

excess through wiping with a clean rag before stain dries completely. For a darker appearance,

apply a second coat after first coat dries. Follow the application instructions on the stain container

label. After stain has dried for at least 24 hours, apply three coats of high quality exterior grade

satin or low gloss polyurethane in the direction of the wood grain. Follow the label’s drying time

between coats. Important: Use polyurethane with ultraviolet (UV) inhibitors.

FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS

Caution: Paint or stain in a well ventilated area. Keep combustible paint, stain

and topcoat away from heat and flame. Keep out of reach of children.

Finishing Wood and Unfinished PVC Components

Both the pre-finished and unfinished fiberglass doors have the option to come with PVC jambs and brickmold or wood

jambs and brickmold (Primed Pine or Clear Pine).

Clear Pine Components: We recommend staining the jambs,

brickmolds and other clear wood components or stainable astragals per above stain finish instructions. Apply 2 or 3 coats

of exterior grade polyurethane with ultraviolet (UV) inhibitors. Lightly sand with 600-grit sandpaper between coats for

smoother finish. Painting Primed Wood and Unfinished PVC: Use a quality exterior grade acrylic latex or oil-base paint.

Use wood filler to putty the nail marks on the wood components before staining or painting and a PVC filler or caulk on

PVC components. Wood components must be finished within 2 weeks after installation. PVC components must be

finished within 6 months after installation.

Figure 5a

NOTE FOR STAINABLE ASTRAGAL: To protect the integrity of the wood veneer and its bonding adhesive, do not expose

the astragal to oils, thinners, solvent based cleaners or similar items. The stainable astragal should be finished prior to

being installed to the door opening and exposure to the weather.

Caulk