Use and Care Guide

STAIN
PAINT
&
Masonite’s
Instructions
the beautiful door
FIGURE H
BEFORE YOU PAINT/STAIN
1 Inspect the door and sand imperfections
as needed. When sanding wood or veneer
doors always sand with the grain as seen
in gure G. Use wood putty to ll holes and
wood imperfections. When using wood putty
ensure it is dry and sanded prior to painting
or staining.
2 Doors with glass have a protective lm on the
glass. If any portion of the glass is exposed, use
masking tape or painters tape to cover the
area. Do not remove protective lm until door is
painted or stained. (See gure K)
3 Wipe door down removing dust and dirt
with a tack cloth to ensure a dust free nish.
(See gure H)
4 Paint in following order for door type. (See
gures L – O)
5 If you are not using a stain with a sealer an
additional sealer will be needed on top
of the stain to seal the door. Consult your
stain supplier and follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
Front
Back
Side
Edge
Side
Edge
Bottom Edge
Top Edge
FIGURE J
FIGURE G
WARNING
Some issues are caused by incorrect topcoat and/
or improper coating techniques. Masonite is not
responsible for issues related to incorrect topcoats.
Always follow the recommended instructions or
the instructions of paint or stain manufacturers.
TELEGRAPHING OR FIBER RISE Rough or
raised straw-like protrusions, appears as a result
of incorrect topcoat (paints or stains), improper
nishing techniques and or nishing conditions.
These are caused by but are not limited
to incorrect topcoat, watered down paints,
high humidity environments, and excessive
application of paints.
DISTORTION Warping, bowing and
waviness, can appear as a result of incorrect
topcoat (paints or stains), improper nishing
techniques and or nishing conditions. These
are caused by but are not limited to incorrect
topcoat, watered down paints, high humidity
environments, excessive application of paints,
and doors not being acclimated properly.
GRAIN RAISE The visible rise of the natural
woodgrain, can be caused by but are not limited
to incorrect topcoat, watered down paints,
high humidity environments, and excessive
application of paints.
POOR PAINT ADHESION A poor bond of
the paint to the door, can be caused by but are
not limited to incorrect topcoat, watered down
paints, high humidity environments, excessive
application of paints, and painting an improperly
prepared door.
ORANGE PEELING An orange skin-like,
can be caused by some but are not limited
to; incorrect topcoat, paint drying too fast, and
excessive application of paints.
MATERIALS NEEDED
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Rubber gloves
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Other personal protective gear as
needed (eye protection/ventilator)
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Drop cloth
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Paper towels
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220 grit sandpaper and sanding block
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Tack cloths
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Masking tape or painter’s tape
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Stir sticks
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1" High quality brush
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3" – 4" High quality brush
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Scraper
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Putty knives
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Utility knife or sharp blade
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Wood ller (for wood doors or jambs)
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Water based or oil based primer
(needed for sanded and unprimed
products to be painted)
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Conditioner and wood sealer (to be
used when staining wood doors or
wood veneer doors for even color)
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Water based or oil based top
coat (paint) – semi-gloss
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Mineral spirits – for cleanup,
if oil-based paint is used
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Sawhorses
FIGURE M
WOOD PANEL
Paint/stain in the following order:
➊ Door panels
➋ Center stiles
➌ Horizontal rails
➍ Vertical stiles
➎ Finish all edges (see gure I)
FIGURE O
FLUSH VENEER
Paint/stain in the following order:
➊ Flush surface
➋ Finish all edges (see gure I)
HOW TO PAINT/STAIN
FRENCH
Paint/stain in the following order:
➊ Grilles or muntins
➋ Horizontal rails
➌ Vertical stiles
➍ Finish all edges (see gure I)
FIGURE L
WOOD LOUVER
Paint/stain in the following order:
➊ Start with the louvers/panels
➋ Horizontal rails
➌ Vertical stiles
FIGURE N
PRE-PRIMED DOORS Light sanding
of pre-primed doors prior to painting is
recommended. If primer has been removed
or damaged from any part of the door
during shipping or handling, lightly sand
and re-prime the exposed areas. Follow
the primer manufacturer’s instructions for
application. If additional primer is used,
ensure the primer meets the desired
nished door results. Ensure the primer
is compatible with both the paint and
primed door.
UNPRIMED DOORS Fill any holes and
blemishes with color matching wood ller. All
doors will require a light sanding to ensure
a uniform nish. Remove handling marks
by lightly sanding before applying nish.
Surface should be clean and dry, free of all
dirt, grease, glue, stains and machine marks.
PAINT Masonite recommends a high
quality semi-gloss, water-based or oil-based
paint. Consult with your topcoat supplier for
the correct paint to work with your Masonite
door. Follow the paint manufacturers
instructions. A quality nish is achieved
with a minimum of two coats following the
paint manufacturers instructions for drying
time and application. Masonite does not
recommend dark or high gloss paints. If a
higher quality nish is preferred additional
coats and sanding will be required following
the coating manufacturers instructions.
STAIN Masonite recommends a high
quality water-based or oil-based stain.
Follow the paint or stain manufacturer’s
instructions. Do not thin stain with
water or other chemicals. If humidity
is high or difcult to control, high
quality oil stain is recommended.
It is recommended to test stains and paint
on wood doors to ensure an acceptable
nish. Finished doors must be allowed time
to dry in accordance with the paint or
stain manufacturer’s recommendations.
FIGURE I
FINISHING YOUR WOOD, FRENCH, LOUVER & WOOD VENEER DOORS
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Read all instructions thoroughly before beginning. This is a guideline for painting and nishing interior doors.
Consult a paint professional or local paint department/store for coatings best suited to the project.
FIGURE K