Installation Instructions

ManualsBrandsMiraTEC ManualsBuilding materials1 x 6 x 8' Engineered Reversible Composite Trim Board

SURFACE PREPARATION:

The surface to be painted must be free of dust, dirt, mildew and other foreign materials before painting. Wash with water and a mild detergent

to remove dust and dirt. Allow the surface to dry before painting. If mildew is present, contact a paint supply store for recommended methods

of removing and controlling mildew.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Paint performance is dependent upon the quality and quantity of paint applied, and the conditions under which it is applied. Low quality paint

and/or thinly applied paint tends to last for a relatively short time, resulting in discoloration, premature fading, inadequate substrate protection,

and frequent repainting (sometimes as often as annually or once every two years). Top quality paint, applied in sufﬁcient quantity, will provide

the best performance with minimum maintenance. Follow the coating manufacturer’s recommendations when selecting and applying a paint. Refer to the

MiraTEC trim limited warranty for long term care and maintenance guidelines of MiraTEC trim.

PAINTING/FINISHING REQUIREMENTS:

MiraTEC trim is manufactured from wood and must be painted with an exterior coating system in accordance with the following speciﬁcations

to fulﬁll the limited warranty requirements.

Use a high quality exterior grade acrylic latex paint or oil/alkyd solvent based paint system recommended by the paint manufacturer for applica-

tion over composite wood substrates. Always follow the paint manufacturer’s recommendations for the application and maintenance of ﬁeld

applied paints. The following topcoats are not recommended by JELD-WEN, inc. nor most paint manufacturers because of short service life,

poor protection against UV light, and higher potential for performance problems:

Shake and shingle paints Vinyl acrylic paint Transparent or semi-transparent stains

Flat oil paint Vinyl acetate paint Opaque solvent stains

Vinyl acetate co-polymer paint Clear coatings

PAINT APPLICATION:

1. Prime all raw and ﬁeld cut edges of MiraTEC trim and also topcoat those edges which will be exposed to the weather. Use a high quality exterior

primer formulated for use on composite wood. All cut or raw edges should be primed within 30 days of installation.

2. Coat all surfaces including the bottom edge.

Finish MiraTEC trim with two coats of paint within 90 days of installation. If, due to unforeseen circumstances, the material is not painted within

90 days, reprime the MiraTEC trim using an exterior primer that is speciﬁcally recommended for use on composite wood products and is compat

ible with the topcoat to be used. Use the same primer for repair of any damage to the original factory-applied primer.

A total ﬁeld-applied dry ﬁlm paint thickness of a minimum of 2½ mils is required on MiraTEC trim.

This requires the application of two or more

unthinned coats of paint at the spread rate recommended by the paint manufacturer. Note: The paint manufacturer may require a primer and topcoat

combination. Follow all paint manufacturers’ recommendations.

5. Paint performance can be impacted by ambient temperature and the time of day the paint is applied. Contact your paint supply source for

more information on applying the coating for maximum results. Most companies can be contacted via a toll free number or website for speciﬁc

information. Consult your retail store for information.

JELD-WEN, inc. is not responsible for the performance of ﬁeld applied ﬁnishes. Finish performance is dependent upon coating quality and application methods. These

factors are controlled by the ﬁnish manufacturer and applicator.

BOARD AND BATTEN APPLICATION

MiraTEC trim is not approved for use as a cladding or siding product. However, the 2˝ MiraTEC batten product is acceptable for use in a board

and batten application. 2˝ MiraTEC batten can be applied directly on top of the board material, including but not limited to: ﬁber cement prod-

ucts, composite wood, and other wood products.

• Battens should fall over framing members. The required nailing pattern is

single nails 12˝ on center, staggered pattern. Nails should be of sufﬁcient

length to have 1

˝ penetration into the framing member.

• Vertical battens do not need to be caulked. The board butt joint behind the

batten should be treated per the siding manufacturers’ recommendations.

•

Battens can also be screwed into boards and sheathing over framing

members. Screw type should be a minimum of a 6 mm head with full thread

penetration into the board or minimum of 3/4˝ into the framing member. The

required screw pattern is single screws 12˝ on center, staggered pattern.

• A combination of nails and glue can also be used

to fasten 2˝ MiraTEC batten.

• Treat all other applications per the full

MiraTEC Application Instructions, such

as inside and outside corners, butt

joints and horizontal applications.

Staggered

Nailing

2˝ MiraTEC battens

Apply caulk

Caulk

optional

Staggered

Nailing

2˝ MiraTEC battens

Apply caulk

Caulk

optional

Staggered

Nailing

2˝ MiraTEC battens

Apply caulk

Caulk

optional

Staggered

Nailing

2˝ MiraTEC battens

Apply caulk

Caulk

optional