Instructions / Assembly

HOW TO STAIN OUR INTERIOR DOOR
Supplies Required:
Oil Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner
High Quality Oil Based Stain – Approx. 1 Quart
(Oil based products are recommended for interior wood veneered doors. Water based products can raise the grain
and cause multiple moisture related problems.)
Oil Based Polyurethane (Satin, Semi-Gloss or Gloss) – Approx. 1 Quart
High Quality, Synthetic Bristle Paint Brush
Painter’s Tape
Sandpaper (Molded Doors 220 & 320 Grit, Wood Flush Doors 100 Grit, Wood Panel Doors 150 or 180 Grit)
Cotton Cloth
Tack Cloth
Elastomeric or Polyurethane Caulk (To ensure that the door unit is properly caulked and all fastener holes are filled.)
Step #1
Ensure the door unit is properly caulked per installation instructions. If necessary, set and fill all fastener holes.
Ensure all caulking is fully cured before proceeding to the next step.
Step #2
Remove or mask off all hardware prior to staining.
Step #3
Lightly scuff sand the door and jamb per above sanding instructions.
Step #4
Wipe the door with a clean cotton cloth.
Step #5
Apply an oil based pre-stain wood conditioner to promote uniform stain coverage and minimize sharp color contrasts
that can occur in wood veneer doors. Allow to dry per manufacture’s instructions.
Note: Make sure all six sides – front, back, edges, top and bottom – receive the same uniform coverage.
Step #6
Apply oil based stain and allow to dry per manufacture’s instructions.
Note: Make sure all six sides – front, back, edges, top and bottom – receive the same uniform coverage.
Step #7
Apply polyurethane top coat and allow to dry per manufacture’s instructions.
Note: Make sure all six sides – front, back, edges, top and bottom – receive the same uniform coverage.
Step #8
Lightly sand and wipe clean with tack cloth per manufacture’s instructions before applying second coat.
Step #9
Apply second coat of polyurethane and allow to dry per manufacture’s instructions.
Note: Make sure all six sides – front, back, edges, top and bottom – receive the same uniform coverage.
Step #10
Allow the polyurethane to dry completely before unmasking and installing hardware.