Use and Care Manual

11) Allow door to dry completely for 24 hours
or until there is no more odor of the stain.
Apply a minimum of two layers of topcoat.
Refer to manufacturer’s instructions for
topcoat compatibility with the stain used
in Step 8.
Advantages and disadvantages of
solvent-borne clear finishes:
•
Brushes well, excellent resistance
to: wear, water, and water vapor.
• Subject to UV degradation, slight
yellowing.
Advantages and disadvantages of
water-borne clear finishes:
•
Scuff resistant, easy clean-up, mini
-
mal solvent fumes, non-yellowing.
•
Moderate water resistance,
weather
-sensitive application, and
potential for raised wood-grain.
Ensure each coat is dry before applying
the next; sand between topcoats as
recommended.
The entire door (all 6
sides) must be completely sealed with
two coats minimum to restrict moisture
absorption and to maintain the Masonite
warranty
.
Apply top coats over one area
at a time, per Step 8 schematic.
12) After finishing is completed, reinstall all hardware.
For French Doors with wood muntin bars, use a sharp blade or utility knife
to cut away the protective plastic film leaving clean edges around the lites.
Storage and Handling:
1) Deliver doors to the building site after the plaster, drywall or concrete is dry. If
doors are stored at the job-site for more than one week, top, bottom and side
edges MUST be sealed. Care MUST be taken to avoid edge or face damage.
2) Store flat on a level surface in a clean, dry, well ventilated building. Protect
from dirt, water and abuse, but allow air cir
culation. Doors must be sealed
with an oil-based sealer or primer if stored for long periods.
3) Doors should not be subjected to abnormal or sudden variations in heat,
dryness or humidity and should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
4) Doors should be stored at least 10’ away from any heat source. Excessive
heat on one area of the door creates uneven dr
ying which results in warping
and checking on the faces.
5) Doors should be conditioned to the average prevailing humidity before
hanging. In below-zero temperatures, doors should be stored properly in a
dry building at normal temperatures for at least three days before hanging.
6) Handle with clean hands or gloves and do not drag doors across one another
or across other sur
faces.
HOW TO STAIN
MASONITE
®
FLUSH DOOR SERIES, MASONITE
®
FRENCH DOOR SERIES,
M
ASONITE
®
W
OOD PANEL SERIES, AND LOUVER DOORS
IMPORTANT
P
lease read and understand the entire procedure before attempting to finish your doors.
Be sure to follow the manufacturers’ instructions on product labels.
Field finishing of wood doors can be accomplished by several methods, using a variety of materials. First, assemble all the materials needed for your door finishing project.
You will need drop cloths, paper towels, wood filler, scraper, putty knives, sandpaper, sanding block, single ply lint free 100% cotton cloths (clean and dry), tack cloths, stir
sticks and good quality pure bristle brushes or applicators.
The full beauty of wood is best emphasized by use of a quality, satin or semi-gloss sealer after the door has been stained.
Your work area should be clean, dust free (avoid carpeted areas unless you cover the entire carpet with plastic), well ventilated and out of direct sunlight.
HOW TO START
When selecting tools for the job, remember that higher quality tools yield higher quality results. White china bristle brushes work best. Rags for wiping should be 100% cotton,
single ply lint free.
Results achieved may not precisely match the stain color charts. Also, the stained door may not match exactly the stained wood trim around the door. Test first in order to
determine the color and match. Tinting or thinning of the stain may be required to achieve the desired results.
**Masonite does not recommend the use of dark stains on wood doors. Due to the nature of the process used to create wood facings many species of wood will create a
“barber pole” effect (inconsistent appearance where the wood skins have been bound to make up the face of the door).
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STEP 4
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STEP 11
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TEP 8
STEP 8
4) Remove handling marks by sanding lightly with
220 grit sandpaper before applying finish.
Surface should be clean and dry, free of all dirt,
grease, glue stains and machine marks.
Sand again lightly between coats.
5) For staining soft or porous woods (ie. Pine, Fir
,
Hemlock, Aspen, Maple) use a pre-stain conditioner
to help prevent blotching and streaking. (NEVER USE
A LACQUER-BASED TONER OR FINISH). Some
woods, particularly Pine, has a tendency to absorb
stain unevenly. The wood conditioner penetrates the
wood, preparing the sur
face so that the stain is
absorbed evenly.
6) Wipe down with a tack cloth to ensure a dust free
finish.
7) Prepare the materials according to the
manufacturer’
s instructions.
8) Apply a thin coat of stain with a 3”-4” brush. Use a
wiping cloth to remove excess stain. When wiping
stiles and rails, use long strokes to prevent stain from
pooling where the horizontal rails and the vertical
stiles meet. Only work on one area of the door at
a time.
For W
ood Panel Doors
, start with the door
panels ❶, then the mullion ❷, then stain
the horizontal rails ❸, then the vertical door
stiles ❹. For a French Door, start with the
muntin bars (grille) and then proceed to the rails
and then stiles. We recommend finishing with
the door laying horizontal on a bench or
workhorses for best results. For Wood Veneer
Doors, finish in the direction of the grain.
Remove any excess stain from the corners of the
panels or lite grilles by feathering with a dry 1" brush.
9) Stain all four edges last (top, bottom, left and right).
10) With some stains, a second coat will yield a deeper
color. Make sure the first coat is completely dry
before applying a second coat. Consult the stain
manufacturer’s directions for drying times.
1) MATERIALS REQUIRED:
• A high quality oil-based stain and a clear topcoat OR
• A high quality oil/varnish-based stain-and-sealer combination with a
compatible topcoat
Always follow manufacturer’
s applications, directions and recommendations.
ALWAYS use exterior grade materials if you have an exterior door application.
• 3”-4” White China Bristle Brush • 1” China Bristle Brush
• 100% Cotton, Lint-Free Wiping Cloth
• Tack cloth
• 220 Grit Sandpaper and Sanding Block. Additional sandpaper or steel wool per
manufacturer’s instructions may be required.
Front
Back
Side
Edge
Side
Edge
Bottom Edge
Top Edge
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Masonite
™
is a trademark of Masonite International Corporation.
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3) The more care taken in preparing the surface before the stain is applied the better the results. Remove all hardware and fill any nail holes and blemishes with wood filler.
These fillers MUST NOT contain stearates or waxes and should be stainable or color matched to the wood stain. If you are finishing a French door that has muntin bars
(wood grille), it is not necessary to mask the glass lites, since each one is protected with a plastic film.
2) PREPARATION & APPLICATION:
Doors should be allowed to acclimate to the environment where they
will be installed. This may take at least two days under average
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.
STEP 12