Use and Care Guide

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FINISHING AND REFINISHING INSTRUCTIONS
for Interior and Exterior Door Slabs and Systems (JCM004)
Doors to be Painted Doors to be Stained
Smooth
Fiberglass
(Smooth Pro)
1. Clean the door with a clean, lint-free cloth, removing all dust
and foreign debris with isopropyl alcohol making sure all
residue is removed by turning the cloth often while cleaning.
Allow the door to dry thoroughly. DO NOT USE SANDPAPER OR
LACQUER THINNER ON SMOOTH PRO FIBERGLASS DOORS.
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.
N/A
Architectural
Fiberglass
1. Clean the door with a clean, lint-free cloth, removing all dust
and foreign debris. For light cleaning, a one part vinegar to
ten parts water mixture can be used. For tough dirt removal,
use isopropyl alcohol making sure all residue is removed by
turning the cloth often while cleaning. Allow the door to dry
thoroughly. DO NOT USE SANDPAPER OR LACQUER THINNER
ON ARCHITECTURAL FIBERGLASS DOORS.
2. Prime the door slab with a good quality water-based primer.
3. 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. Clean the door with a clean, lint-free cloth, removing all
dust and foreign debris. For light cleaning, a one part
vinegar to ten parts water mixture can be used. For tough
dirt removal, use isopropyl alcohol making sure all residue
is removed by turning the cloth often while cleaning. Allow
the door to dry thoroughly.
2. For the best results, we recommend using our Stain Kit and
included instructions. If not possible, use only a professional
quality, heavy body or highly viscous exterior gel stain.
Apply an even amount of stain with a foam brush or lint
free cloth in the direction of the wood grain.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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. After one
side is stained and has completely dried, repeat staining
process on the remaining unstained sides of the door.
6. 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.
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warranty and care and maintenance information.
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