Use and Care Guide
Care and Maintenance
Wood Windows and Patio Doors (JCM003)
12/28/189
When preparing to nish or renish wood products, consider the tools and materials you will need for the entire project. Listed below are some common
painting/nishing product types to consider. Specic tools or materials may vary.
NOTE: Areas with extreme climates and corrosive environments (coastal and humid areas) require specially designed products that offer
extra protection. Avoid using shellac, lacquer or oil and wiping varnish nishes on exterior surfaces. They do not meet the resistance
characteristics needed for window and patio door products.
Many interior surfaces are not solid wood, but covered with a veneer
or thin piece of wood. Veneered parts are engineered for enhanced
strength, warp-resistance and surface consistency when accepting
paint or stain. Many times it will not be obvious if a part is veneered
or not. Because of the delicate nature of veneer, all parts of the wood
window should be treated as though they are veneered. Finishing
veneered products is the same as nishing solid wood except it is
possible to sand through the veneer. Components receive a factory
nish and should not require further sanding. If light sanding is
necessary, use closed grit 240 or ner.
Special Note on Veneered Parts
FINISHING AND REFINISHING
This is a guideline for painting and nishing wood surfaces on windows
and patio doors and primed cladding on some patio doors. Consult a paint
professional for specic “how-to” instructions and additionalmaterials.
During manufacturing of primed wood products, a waterborne, modied
acrylic primer is applied for good paint lm adhesion and some wood
protection during shipping, handling and installation.
If storing before installation, place in a dry, well-ventilated, protected area.
Do not expose to rain, extreme humidity and/or heat. If nishing more
than 20 days after delivery (after 20 days, primers rapidly lose the ability
of optimal adhesion to the top coat), clean with mild soap and water, soft
bristle brush, and rinse and dry thoroughly. Lightly sand the surface and
remove all dust with a vacuum or tack cloth. Apply an additional coat of
primer designed for use with the nal top coat.
Finishing AuraLast
®
Wood
AuraLast wood is not nished any differently than any other wood, with
one exception: JELD-WEN does not recommend the use of water-based
dye stains. AuraLast wood is water repellent, and as a result, the dye
cannot penetrate the wood. Water-based pigment stains, however, will
produce acceptable results. AuraLast accepts any high quality paint.
Finishing Primed Cladding
Lightly scuff and sand clad surfaces (to improve paint adhesion) with
150 grit sandpaper or ner and wipe the cladding clean with denatured
alcohol. Paint all clad surfaces with a good-quality exterior water-based
100% acrylic latex or solvent-based paint. Spray applications will yield the
best results.
Renishing and Factory Painted Wood
We recommend renishing within every ve (5) years or if the surface
becomes dull, but before it cracks, peels, or akes. If the surface is not
still intact, thoroughly scrape all loose material off. If the surface is still
intact, and after any needed scraping, scuff sand all surfaces dull with 220
grit sandpaper or #1 steel wool and clean well. Prime only bare areas and
renish as recommended below.
Finishing Products
There are many different options for painting or staining. Visit a local
paint store for recommendations on types, colors, sheens and application
methods. Many paint stores offer color sample cards you may take home.
NOTE: Clear nishes are not recommended for exterior surfaces
because of the need for extensive annual inspections and
maintenance to repair/renish. Clear nish application is at the
owner’s own risk and may result in denial of warranty claims.
Finishing Product Recommendations
Primers (good-quality exterior water-based 100% acrylic latex):
• Primers seal wood surfaces and without them, a painted wood surface
may look at in porous areas.
• Some paint manufacturers offer low temperature primers that may still
be applied below 50°.
• Select primer appropriate for the top coat.
Paints (good-quality exterior water-based 100% acrylic latex or
solvent-based paint):
• Use paint designed for exterior/interior applications.
• Avoid dark-colored paints. They absorb heat from the sun and may
crack more easily, increasing maintenance.
Stains and clear nishes:
• Stains add and enhance color.
• Use only solid color stains on exterior surfaces because their high
concentration of pigments protects wood against sun damage. The
natural wood color and grain is obstructed, but the wood texture
isretained.
• Select a clear nish with resistance to water, wear, heat, solvents and
chemicals. Without these characteristics, the nished product may
deteriorate, compromising its integrity.
• Use a clear topcoat containing UV absorbers. Exterior nishing products
provide extra protection and durability for interior surfaces still exposed
to sunlight.
1. Observe weather conditions.
• Do not attempt painting/nishing in wet weather or any extreme
environmental conditions.
• The normal temperature range recommended by paint
manufacturers is 50°-85°. After nish application, the temperature
should not drop below the minimum for at least four hours. Some
products have a wider temperature range.
• The relative humidity should be below 85%. Relative humidity can
be measured with a hygrometer, found at a local hardware store or
home center.
• Paint/nish in a location that is well lit, but not in direct sunlight
and allows plenty of ventilation.
2. Check wood moisture content.
Do not begin project if wood moisture content exceeds 16%.
Check using a hand-held moisture meter (should be available at
local hardware, home improvement or paint store) or gently sand
the surface with ne grit sandpaper. Fine, uffy or powder-like dust
means the wood is dry, but if the sandpaper lls with wood residue,
the wood is too wet.
3. Prepare enough material to complete the project.
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