Use and Care Manual
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Wood Windows and Patio Doors (JCM003)
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PREPARE TO FINISH - CONTINUED
PREPARE WOOD SURFACE
FINISH WINDOW OR PATIO DOOR
Proper wood surface preparation is essential before nishing. Clear coat renishing may vary depending on the type of nish previously used. Mildew
stains must be removed before nishing or renishing. Seek professional help if unsure. This section covers wood preparation for exterior and interior,
new and previously nished wood surfaces.
Apply nish applications in multiple light coats. Apply at least two top coats of paint over primer or high grade clear coat over stain. Apply material
evenly, and follow label instructions for time between coats. Consult a local paint professional when staining pine and other soft woods for methods to
minimize uneven stain appearance, or for any other nishing problems.
PREPARE DOUBLE-HUNG SASH
On double-hung windows, the moving sash stile edges that come
in contact with the jamb liners need to be sealed, not painted. The
sealer should be a high-quality waterproong product applied
to the sash edge to adequately seal the wood while not causing
operationalproblems.
Minimize the lm thickness on the sash edge. Sash stile edges that have
weatherstrip and do not come in contact with the side jamb or jamb
liner may be painted the same as the rest of the window.
PREPARE PHANTOM SCREEN
®
Non-Removable Screen Tracks: Casement and Awning Windows
1. Open window.
2. Remove the housing cover
by tilting the cover upward
to detach from the housing.
Once cover detaches, carefully
pullaway.
3. Reattach housing cover once
stain is thoroughly dried.
Removable Screen Tracks: Double-Hung and
Horizontal Gliding Windows
1. Grip lower end of the
screentrack.
2. Applying even, steady
pressure, carefully pull the
track until it releases from its
holding clip.
3. Continue pulling bottom of
track until it is 6 inches away
from the stile.
4. Tilt track toward you and
pull down and away from
housingcover.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 to remove
remaining track.
Housing
cover
Fixed screen
track
Holding
clip
Screen
track
1. Remove (double-hung, single-hung, slider) or open (casement,
awning, basement) sash before nishing. Allow the sash to
completely dry before reinstalling or closing.
2. Remove or protect hardware and other non-wood items such as
gaskets, hinges, locks, jamb liners and weatherstrip from nishing
and/or damage. Do not allow nishing products to come into contact
with these parts.
3. Remove all loose, peeling, aking, or scaling paint without gouging
the wood surface.
4. Fill all holes, gouges, scratches, dents (see following tip), or other
imperfections with wood putty.
Note! Water-based putty can react with screws, nails and staples and
cause rust stains on the wood surface.
TIP: Use the following method to steam away dents (if wood bers
are still intact):
a. Place a drop or two of water on the dent.
b. Let soak.
c. Cover with a wet cloth.
d. Heat with tip of a warm iron.
e. Let dry thoroughly.
5. Sand smooth (with the grain) any surface roughness with a cork,
felt, or rubber-backed sanding block to avoid uneven depressions in
the wood. Sand with the folded edge of the sandpaper facing the
direction of travel (an open edge is more likely to catch under a sliver
of wood and lift it).
6. Apply sufcient sealant/caulk to joints where wood parts come
together to prevent moisture access (100% silicone if left exposed,
100% polyurethane if painted).
7. Thoroughly remove dust from wood surface (nish will not adhere
properly to unclean surface) with a vacuum, tack cloth or damp rag.
If necessary, use paint thinner to clean oil, wax or grease. Do not use
compressed air because moisture in air could cause waterspotting.
Note! Do not nish hardware or other non-wood parts such as hinges,
jamb liners or locks. If nishing products do come into contact with
these parts, immediately wipe with a clean rag.
1. IF painting, apply primer (two coats for damaged areas) to all
exposed wood surfaces (including top and bottom of sash) and let
drythoroughly.
IF staining, apply stain as desired. More stain will result in a darker
nish, less stain in a lighter nish.
2. After primer/stain is dry, apply top coats to all exposed woodsurfaces.
3. After the last top coat is completely dry, reinstall hardware,
weatherstrip, etc. Operational problems may occur if the top coat is
not thoroughly dry.
4. Reinstall sash or panel.
Staining Phantom Screens
®
1. Stain both exterior
and interior of left and
righttracks.
2. Stain housing cover located
at the top of your window.
3. Stain handle being careful
not to stain the mesh
screenmaterial.
4. Reassemble components
in reverse order when
staining is complete and
thoroughlydried.
Housing
cover
Handle
Screen
track