Use and Care Guide

the beautiful door
Recommended
Finishing
Instructions
Masonite
®
Interior
Doors
PROFESSIONALLY FINISH YOUR MASONITE DOOR
SET-UP YOUR FINISHING AREA
Field nishing of interior doors can be accomplished by several methods, using a variety of
materials. First, assemble all the materials needed for your door nishing 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
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Deliver doors to the building site after the plaster, drywall and/or concrete are dry.
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Store at 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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Handle with clean hands or gloves and do not drag doors across one another or across
other surfaces.
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For additional details reference Window & Door Manufacturers Association guidelines on
how to store, handle, nish 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 nishing immediately after a rain or damp weather and during periods of higher than
average humidity. In very dry conditions, the door should be nished right after the wrapping is
removed. Ensure adequate air ow around all surfaces of the door when conditioning. Follow
paint/stain manufacturer’s instructions noting both temperature and humidity recommendations.
Remove all hardware before nishing.
FLUSH. MOLDED PANEL. MDF PANEL. WOOD PANEL. FRENCH. LOUVER.
IMPORTANT
Please read and understand the entire
procedure before attempting to finish
your 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.
E
French
C
Wood Panel
A
Molded Panel
F
MDF Panel
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 French Stain/Paint Option
F MDF Paint Option
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 nal top coat.
4 All six sides of the door must be sealed.
(See gure J)
5 After the door is painted or stained and
completely dry, install hardware.
6 French doors or
doors with glass:
Remove protective
lm immediately
after nishing the
door. Use a sharp
blade or utility knife
to cut away the protective plastic lm
leaving clean edges around the lites.
Use protective gloves during this process.
(See gure K)
7 If nishing more than one door, complete
one door and evaluate the nish before
nishing multiple doors.
8 All doors must be nished within 7 days
of installation.
STAIN/PAINT RECOMMENDATIONS
B
Flush
D
Louver
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FIGURE K