Instructions / Assembly

finishing & Refinishing instRuctions
for Interior & Exterior Door Slabs & Systems (JCM004)
3
Doors to be Painted Doors to be Stained
Wood
(Authentic
Wood
Custom
Carved and
Molded)
1. Seal an un-primed door slab with a good quality water-based primer.
2. Paint all sides of the door, jamb and molding with a good-quality
exterior water-based 100% acrylic latex or solvent-based paint.
Interior door or trim paint may be used on interior doors and
interior surfaces of exterior doors. Spray applications work best.
To simulate a traditional stile and rail door look when using a
paintbrush, paint the panels rst, then across all the rails from
one edge of the door to the other. Then paint the stiles from the
top of the door to the bottom. The door can also be rolled for a
stipple look. For best results, apply multiple light coats.
1. For un-primed units to be stained, we recommend applying
a pre-stain wood conditioner prior to staining to promote a
uniform appearance and avoid sharp color contrasts or a blotchy
appearance.
2. To add color after pre-stain conditioner, use an exterior oil based
stain for the next coat.
3. Top coats may be an oil-based or water based clear polyurethane
nish. A marine-grade varnish is recommended on all exterior
doors.
Steel 1. Lightly scuff and sand the door face and back (to improve paint
adhesion) and wipe the door clean with denatured alcohol. If
the door jamb and molding are primed, clean with a damp cloth
and allow to dry. Lightly sand any rough areas and re-clean.
2. Paint all sides of the door, jamb and molding with a good-quality
exterior water-based 100% acrylic latex or solvent-based paint.
Interior door or trim paint may be used on interior doors and
interior surfaces of exterior doors. Spray applications work best.
To simulate a traditional stile and rail door look when using a
paintbrush, paint the panels rst, then across all the rails from
one edge of the door to the other. Then paint the stiles from the
top of the door to the bottom. The door can also be rolled for a
stipple look. For best results, apply multiple light coats.
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Grained
Fiberglass
and
FiberLast
Paint all sides of the door, jamb and molding with a good-quality
exterior water-based 100% acrylic latex or solvent-based paint.
Interior door or trim paint may be used on interior doors and
interior surfaces of exterior doors. Spray applications work best.
To simulate a traditional stile and rail door look when using a
paintbrush, paint the panels rst, then across all the rails from one
edge of the door to the other. Then paint the stiles from the top
of the door to the bottom. The door can also be rolled for a stipple
look. For best results, apply multiple light coats.
1. Apply an even amount of good quality exterior solvent-based
stain, or a heavy body (highly viscous) gel stain with a foam
brush or lint free cloth in the direction of the wood grain.
2. Work the stain into the surface grain using a circular or cross
grain motion before nally wiping the stain in the direction
of the grain. For best results, apply stain to one section of the
door at a time, starting with the embossed panels rst and
proceeding with the at sections.
3. Before stain dries completely, wipe the surface in the direction of
the grain with a clean cheesecloth or rag to remove any excess
stain. Tip: Use a dry, soft natural bristle brush to feather out lap
marks and blend stain. Blot brush on a dry cloth and feather
stain until desired color is reached.
4. If a darker appearance is desired, apply a second coat after the
rst coat dries. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to apply
and wipe the stain with a brush or rag.
5. Allow stain to dry per manufacturer’s recommendations (may
take up to 48 hours). Spray on at least one coat of clear exterior
grade polyurethane. THE FIRST COAT MUST BE SPRAYED ON.
Additional coats may be sprayed or brushed on. Repeat process
on the remaining unnished sides of the door.
Smooth
Fiberglass
Paint all sides of the door, jamb and molding with a good-quality
exterior water-based 100% acrylic latex or solvent-based paint.
Interior door or trim paint may be used on interior doors and
interior surfaces of exterior doors. Spray applications work best.
To simulate a traditional stile and rail door look when using a
paintbrush, paint the panels rst, then across all the rails from one
edge of the door to the other. Then paint the stiles from the top
of the door to the bottom. The door can also be rolled for a stipple
look. For best results, apply multiple light coats.
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