Use and Care Guide

COATINGS & ACCESSORIES:
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Mineral spirits
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One pair of rubber gloves
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Mild detergent in warm water
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Stir sticks
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Masking tape
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Safety razor blades
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Paint
– High-quality, oil-base
or 100% acrylic water-based
latex paint of desired color
– Do not use lacquer paints
– Semi-transparent stains are
not recommended
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2-1/2” wide brush appropriate
for type of paint (a natural
bristle brush should be used
with oil-based paint and a
synthetic bristle brush should
be used with latex paint.)
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200 grit sandpaper
TOOLS
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Hammer
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Center punch
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Safety glasses
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Phillips screwdriver
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Pliers
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Air-less sprayer (optional)
Find a well-lit painting location
that is dust-free, well-ventilated
and within the climate
conditions recommended by
the coating manufacturer.
Recommended temperature
should be between 50°F-90°F
(10°C-32°C).
Doors can be stained either hanging in the opening or removed from
the frame (recommended). Should you remove the door, take care to
protect it from damage. Sidelites will need to be finished vertically. To
remove the door from the frame, use a center punch and hammer. Strike
the hinge pin from the bottom until it pops up (for outswing units –
hinge leaf must be removed from the door). Drive the hinge pin as far as
possible with the punch. Using a pair of pliers, grasp the hinge pin and,
while twisting, pull the pin out. Remove all door hardware.
IMPORTANT
Please read and understand the entire painting procedure before attempting to finish the
door. Be sure to follow the paint and top-coat manufacturers detailed application
instructions on the product label.
Note: Painting instructions specifically refer to the door and sidelite panels. Oil-based
paint should not be used on wood frame components (frames & brickmould).
HOW TO
START
PREPARING THE
DOOR SURFACE
PAINTING
THE DOOR
MATERIALS
NEEDED
OPTIMAL
CONDITIONS
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IMPORTANT: For adequate paint adhesion, the door surface must be free of dust, debris
and other surface contaminants.
Steel doors should be wiped clean with a solvent such as mineral spirits. Allow the
cleaning solvent to dry completely – until there is no residual odor. Once wiped clean, the
door must be lightly sanded with a 220-grit sandpaper. After sanding, the door must be
washed with a mild detergent in warm soapy water, rinsed and then dried.
Fiberglass doors should be wiped clean with a solvent such as mineral spirits. Allow the
cleaning solvent to dry completely – until there is no residual odor. Next, the door must
be washed with a mild detergent in warm soapy water, rinsed and then dried. Mask (tape)
off all surfaces that will not be painted, including all glass.
Use exterior, high quality, oil-based or 100% acrylic water-based latex paint of desired
color. High quality interior paint can be used on the interior surface of the door only.
Lacquer paints are not recommended. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for paint
application by using either a brush or a handheld sprayer.
PAINTING
Put on gloves, safety glasses and prepare your materials. Before starting, and
occasionally throughout the project, stir the paint using smooth strokes until the texture
is creamy – avoid creating bubbles.
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How to Paint
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