Installation Guide

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WOOD HANDLING AND FINISHING
READ BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION
WOOD HANDLING
UNFINISHED TREADS AND HANDRAILS ON THE JOB SITE WILL ABSORB MOISTURE FROM THE
AIR. THESE MUST BE SEALED WITHIN 1 WEEK TO AVOID ADVERSE AFFECTS ON THE WOOD.
NEARBY PLASTERING, TILE WORK, CEMENT OR BRICKWORK INTRODUCE ENOUGH WATER IN
THE IMMEDIATE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE WOOD TO BE AFFECTED.
IF NEEDED, STORE THE WOOD PROVIDED IN A COOL, DRY AND STRUCTURALLY STABLE
LOCATION.
WOOD FINISHING
A. SAND ALL WOOD SURFACES BEFORE APPLYING ANY STAIN OR POLYURETHANE. NEARLY
ALL PROBLEMS WITH FINISHING OCCUR DUE TO IMPROPER SANDING PRIOR TO STAIN OR
POLYURETHANE APPLICATION. TREADS MAY RUB TOGETHER, OR AGAINST OTHER
SURFACES DURING HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION. THIS MAY CREATE "SHINY SPOTS"
WHICH PREVENT AN EVEN FINISH. TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRANSPORTING TREADS.
B. SAND ALL WOOD SURFACES WITH 100 TO 220 GRIT RATING.
C. APPLY A STAIN IF ANY COLOR OTHER THAN THE NATURAL FINISH IS DESIRED.
D. THREE COATS OF SEALER MUST BE APPLIED TO ALL WOOD SURFACES. INADEQUATE
FINISHING OF ALL SIX SIDES OF A TREAD (WHICH INCLUDES THE BOTTOM) WILL ALLOW
MOISTURE TO BE ABSORBED.
E. CHECK WITH YOUR PAINT SPECIALTY DEALER FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS IF NEEDED.