Use and Care Manual

IMPOR T ANT : Sanding of unfinished and primed doors is mandatory for all door sur fac es ,
(including louvers) before you begin painting or staining your new Snavely door .
Sanding of unfinished and primed doors
is mandatory for all door sur fac es ,
(including louvers) before you beg in
painting or staining your new Snavely
door .
Using the incorrect topcoat product (paint,
stain, clear coat or primer) and/or improper
topcoat application techniques can result
in issues not covered by the
SNAVELY
war rant y .
POOR PAINT ADHESION: A poor bonding of
paint to the door can be caused by
using
START HERE BEFORE YOU BEGIN PAINTING OR STAINING
Note:
Failure to comply with these guidelines will affect your warranty.
1) B ef or e you begin the finishing pr ocess , per f or m all machining for door hinges and lockset bor ing .
T est -hang the door to be sure it fits and operates smoothly , and then remove to finish. Doors must
not bind or be impaired when fitting to the opening . To ensure proper fit refer to SNAVELY
installation instructions for interior pine doors .
* IMPORTANT NOTE: The top and bottom edge surfaces of all SNAVELY 1-3/8” (or thicker)
pine door slabs are factory-sealed with two coats of
UV cured protection. Top and bottom
edges of doors should be sanded for painting. If you are staining the door, there is no need
to sand or stain top and bottom edge; these factory-sealed edges will not absorb stain and
provide high-quality protection as-is. If you TRIM the bottom (or top) edge of the door, you
must sand and apply protective sealer if staining or clear-coating; or primer if painting.
incor r ec t t opcoat, wat er ed do wn paints ,
finishing in high humiity environments,
painting an
improperly prepared door ; and
not sanding the door prior to applying the
finish coat.
TELEGRAPHING: A rise in fiber that looks
like raised “ stra w-lik e ” protrusions can be
caused by using incorrect topcoat, wat er ed
down paints , finishing in high humidity
environments and painting an
impr oper ly
prepared door .
ORANGE PEEL EFFECT: An “ orange -sk in ”
look to the finish can be caused by one or
more of the
f ollowing: incorrect topcoat, not
allowing paint to fully dry between coats;
and
excessive topcoat application.
Note: Multiple thin paint coats pr o vide
best finish r esults .
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2) Lay the door in a flat horizontal position on sawhorses for best finishing r esults . B ef or e applying
first finishing coat, inspect the door and remove all handling mar ks , scuff s , and other undesirable
blemishes by block sanding all surfaces . Use #320 grit sandpaper for unfinished doors . Use #400 grit
sandpaper
for primed doors . Avoid cross-grain scratches by sanding in the direction of the grain.
Sand
fr on t and back faces, left and righ t edges and louvers (if door has louvers). See impor tan t
note* above r egar ding sanding of top and bottom edges. To ensure uniform moisture exposur e
and dimensional contr ol , all surfaces must be sanded , treated and finished equally .
3) After sanding is complet e , clean entire door with a clean wiping “ tack ” cloth to remove all dust and
f or eig n debr is . Avoid use of caustic or abrasive mat er ials . Do not use steel wool on bare w ood . Do not
finish during or after high-moisture per iods . Door must be dry before finishing .
4) I t is the finisher ’ s responsibility to protect glass prior to and during finishing . Glass panels in
SNAVELY doors come with a factory applied protective film. If plastic film has been torn or
dislodged , use paint er ’ s tape to cover glass or to hold film in place for finishing . Plastic film pr ot ec tion
on the glass should be removed immediately after applying the finish. Failure to remove the plastic
film at this time may cause harm to the glass and may create
difficulty in removing the film. Use
caution when removing
film to avoid scratching the glass .
STAINING OR CLEAR FINISHING - UNFINISHED INTERIOR PINE DOOR S:
Note: B ef or e you begin staining your door , consider that wood contains natural chemicals that r eac t
unfavorably to some finishes . Softwoods like Pine take stains differently and may appear uneven or
blotchy after staining
. I t is r ec ommended to test the stain on wood doors to ensure a sa tisfac t or y
finish
r esult . Follow stain manufac tur er ’ s r ec ommendations .
A wood conditioner / sanding sealer should be applied prior to staining to promote a uniform
appearance and avoid sharp color contrasts or a blotchy appearance.
A sealer allows for e v en
stain application, it also reduces grain contrast and the depth of stain penetration. As with all finishes ,
test prior to full application. Talk with a paint professional regarding your specific application needs .
Follow wood conditioner /sanding sealer manufac tur er ’ s r ec ommendations .
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