Use and Care Manual
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Wood Windows and Patio Doors (JCM003)
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SELECT MATERIALS AND FINISHING PRODUCTS
PREPARE TO FINISH
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
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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.
REFINISHING 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.