Use and Care Guide

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1 Finish doors with the door laying

horizontal on a bench or workhorse.

Spraying is recommended for uniform

results.

2 Remove any excess paint or stain

from the corners of the panels or

lite grilles by feathering with a dry

1" brush.

3 Allow paint/stain to dry thoroughly

before applying a second coat.

Consult the paint manufacturer’s

instructions for drying times.

Sand in-between coats. Do not

sand the ﬁnal top coat.

4 All six sides of the door must be

sealed. (See ﬁgure L)

5 After the door is painted or stained

and completely dry, install hardware.

6 French doors or doors with glass:

Remove protective ﬁlm immediately

after ﬁnishing the door. Use a sharp

blade or utility knife to cut away the

protective plastic ﬁlm leaving clean

edges around the lites. Use protective

gloves during this process.

(See ﬁgure K)

7 If ﬁnishing more than one door,

complete one door and evaluate the

ﬁnish before ﬁnishing multiple doors.

8 All doors must be ﬁnished within 7

days of installation.

Recommended

Finishing Instructions

MASONITE

INTERIOR DOORS. FLUSH. MOLDED PANEL. WOOD DOORS.

Important: Please read and understand the entire procedure before attempting to finish your doors. This is a guideline for painting and finishing interior doors. Be sure to follow

the coating manufacturer's warnings and instructions on all product labels. Masonite does not warrant any coating unless applied by Masonite. Any damage caused by or resulting

from the application of a stain or paint will void the door warranty. Consult a paint professional or local paint department/store for coatings best suited to the project.

SET-UP YOUR FINISHING AREA

Field ﬁnishing of interior doors can be accomplished by several methods, using a variety

of materials. First, assemble all the materials needed for your door ﬁnishing project.

See list on page 2.

Your work area should be clean, well-lighted, dust free, well ventilated, out of direct

sunlight and in a climate controlled environment. When painting and staining avoid

carpeted areas, cover all areas subject to paint or stain exposure.

STORAGE AND HANDLING

 Deliver doors to the building site after the plaster, drywall and/or concrete are dry.

 Store ﬂat on a level surface in a clean, dry, well ventilated building. Protect from dirt,

water and abuse. Allow air circulation. Cover the top door with a moisture barrier.

 Doors should not be subjected to abnormal or sudden variations in heat, dryness or

humidity, and should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Recommended humidity and

temperature are 25% – 55% RH and 50°F – 90°F (10°C – 32°C).

 Doors should be stored at least 10' away from any heat source. Excessive heat on

a door creates uneven drying which results in warping, splitting, and bowing on the

door surfaces.

 Doors should be climatized to the average prevailing humidity and temperature

before hanging for at least 48 hours. In below-zero or extreme temperatures, doors

should be stored properly in a dry building at normal room temperatures for at least

72 hours before hanging.

 Handle with clean hands or gloves and do not drag doors across one another or

across other surfaces.

 For additional details reference Window & Door Manufacturers Association guidelines

on how to store, handle, ﬁnish and install wood doors.

PREPARATION

Doors should acclimate to the environment where they will be installed for a minimum

of 48 hours under normal room temperatures conditions (72 Hours in extreme weather

conditions). Avoid ﬁnishing immediately after a rain or damp weather and during periods

of higher than average humidity. In very dry conditions, the door should be ﬁnished

right after the wrapping is removed. Ensure adequate air ﬂow around all surfaces of

the door when conditioning. Follow paint/stain manufacturer’s instructions noting both

temperature and humidity recommendations. Remove all hardware before ﬁnishing.

IDENTIFY YOUR DOOR

A. Molded Panel

Paint Option

B. Flush (primed or raw)

Stain/Paint Option

C. Wood Panel

Stain/Paint Option

D. Louver (primed or raw)

Stain/Paint Option

E. Decorative French

& Clear French

Stain/Paint Option

A. Molded Panel B. Flush

C. Wood Panel D. Louver

E. Decorative

French

Clear French

STAIN/PAINT RECOMMENDATIONS

Back

Bottom Edge

Top

Edge

Side

Edge

Side

Edge

Front

PROFESSIONALLY FINISH YOUR MASONITE DOOR

FIGURE L FIGURE K

Summary of content (3 pages)

PAGE 1
Recommended Finishing Instructions MASONITE® INTERIOR DOORS. FLUSH. MOLDED PANEL. WOOD DOORS. Important: Please read and understand the entire procedure before attempting to finish your doors. This is a guideline for painting and finishing interior doors. Be sure to follow the coating manufacturer's warnings and instructions on all product labels. Masonite does not warrant any coating unless applied by Masonite.
PAGE 2
FINISHING YOUR MOLDED PANEL, FLUSH & WOOD DOORS (primed for paint) BEFORE YOU PAINT (all door types) MATERIALS NEEDED 1 Inspect the door and sand imperfections as needed. (See figure A) Rubber gloves 2 Wipe down with a tack cloth to ensure a dust free finish. (See figure B) Other personal protective gear as needed (eye protection/ventilator) 3 Paint in following order for door type. (See figures E – G) 4 Read paint/stain manufacturer’s instructions.
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FINISHING YOUR WOOD & WOOD FLUSH DOORS (for stain) BEFORE YOU PAINT/STAIN MATERIALS NEEDED 1 I nspect the door and sand imperfections as needed. When sanding wood or veneer doors always sand with the grain as seen in figure H. Use wood putty to fill holes and wood imperfections. When using wood putty ensure it is dry and sanded prior to painting or staining. 2 oors with glass have a protective film on the glass.