Installation Guide

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Figure 6

IMPORTANT: 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 5a. 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 5b.

Figure 5b (out-swing)

Caulk

Weatherstrip

Caulk

Corner

seal pad

Figure 5a (in-swing)

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

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.

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.

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 Wood components

Both the pre-finished and unfinished fiberglass doors come with factory finished prime coat on

the jambs and brickmolds, unless clear wood components are specified in the order. We

recommend staining the clear 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. If painting is desired over primed wood components, use 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. Wood components must be finished within 2 weeks after

installation. 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.