Use and Care Manual
may release lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC.
EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE
S
ERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN
DAMAGE,ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN.
PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO
AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH-
a
pproved respirator to control lead exposure.
Clean up carefully with a HEPA vacuum and a
w
et mop. Before you start, nd out how to
protect yourself and your family by
contacting the National Lead Information
Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or log on to
www.epa.gov/lead.
DO NOT THIN. Stir ZAR Wood Stain
thoroughly before and during application.
Using a clean lint-free cloth, wipe ZAR Wood
Stain on evenly in the direction of the grain of
the wood. Wipe off excess wood stain using a
clean lint-free cloth. Let the stain dry for 3 to 4
hours. If greater depth of color is desired,
apply a second coat of ZAR Wood Stain and
repeat drying and buffing steps. Allow 3
hours drying time. Protect your stain by top
coating with ZAR Polyurethane
Grained or Painted Surfaces: Wipe on ZAR
Wood Stain with a lint-free cloth, and then
use a brush, cloth or graining tool to achieve a
wood grain effect. Allow ZAR Wood Stain to
dry at least 48 hours before applying a
protective coat of ZAR Polyurethane Clear
Wood Finish.
Grained Embossed Surfaces (Fiberglass,
Steel or Composite): Stir ZAR Wood Stain
thoroughly. Using a lint free cloth, wipe on a
light, uniform coat of ZAR Wood Stain. Use a
dry so-bristled brush to remove any streaks
and enhance the wood grained look of the
door. If your rst coat is too light, wait 48
hours and wipe on a second coat. As with the
rst coat, remove any streaks with a dry so-
bristled brush. Do not sand between coats.
Sanding can damage the berglass surface.
Aer allowing the stain to dry 48 hours,
complete the job by applying ZAR
Polyurethane Clear Wood nish.
For the exterior side of doors exposed to
prolonged or extreme sunlight, apply ZAR
Exterior Polyurethane. For doors protected
by overhangs and porches, and for the inside
of doors, apply ZAR Interior Polyurethane.
Use a quality, natural bristle brush or use ZAR
Polyurethane spray cans. If using a brush,
apply a thin coat of ZAR Polyurethane by
owing on the material in the direction of the
grain. If using ZAR Polyurethane Spray, apply
a thin even coat. Apply a second coat, if
needed, aer 12 hours. Allow 24 hours
drying time before rehanging the door.
Steel Door Instructions Create a wood grain
effect on steel doors with ZAR Wood Stain
and the ZAR Wood Graining Tool. ZAR is the
only wood stain widely available with enough
pigment and body to be used as a graining
m
edium.
Before you begin to grain your door, practice
on a painted metal or painted wood surface
until you feel comfortable with the graining
tool. When you begin to grain your door,
wipe a thin, uniform coat of ZAR Wood Stain
o
n the surface and let stand for about 15
minutes.
Beginning at the top of the surface to be
grained, draw the graining tool down, moving
it at a constant speed. While drawing the
graining tool, use a rocking motion to create a
natural heartwood appearance.
Do not allow the grooves of the graining tool
to ood with stain. If you are not satised with
your results, wipe off what you have applied
using a cloth dampened with mineral spirits
and start over.
Aer allowing at least 48 hours drying time,
apply a thin, uniform coat of ZAR Wood Stain
over the newly grained surface in the
direction of the grain. e darkness of the
nish depends on the amount of stain
applied. Allow this coat to dry thoroughly for
at least 48 hours.
Apply ZAR Polyurethane Clear Wood Finish.
For the exterior side of doors exposed to
prolonged or extreme sunlight, apply ZAR
Exterior Polyurethane. For doors protected
by overhangs and porches, and for the inside
of doors, apply ZAR Interior Polyurethane.
Allow the clear nish to dry for 24 hours
before puing the door into service.
N/A
CONTAINS PETROLEUM DISTILLATE.
VAPOR HARMFUL. MAY AFFECT THE
BRAIN OR NERVOUS SYSTEM CAUSING
DIZZINESS, HEADACHE OR NAUSEA.
CAUSES EYE, SKIN, NOSE AND THROAT
IRRITATION.
NOTICE: Reports have associated repeated
and prolonged occupational overexposure to
solvents with permanent brain and nervous
system damage. Intentional misuse by
deliberately concentrating and inhaling the
contents may be harmful or fatal.
Keep away from heat and flame. Prevent
build-up of vapors by opening all windows
and doors to achieve cross-ventilation.
is product contains a chemical(s) known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Use only with adequate ventilation. Do
not breathe vapors or spray mist. Ensure fresh
air entry during application and drying. If you
experience eye watering, headache or
dizziness or if air monitoring demonstrates
v
apor/mist levels are above applicable limits,
wear an appropriate, properly fitted
respirator (NIOSH/MSHA approved) during
and after application. Follow respirator
m
anufacturer’s directions for respirator use.
Close container after each use. Avoid contact
w
ith eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly
after handling.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
EYES: Flush immediately with large amounts
of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a
physician if irritation persists.
SKIN: Wash affected area with soap and
water. If irritation persists consult a physician.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. Give 1 or 2 glasses of water to
drink. If individual is drowsy or unconscious
do not give anything by mouth. Consult a
physician, medical facility or poison control
center for advise about whether to induce
vomiting. Treat systematically.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Treat
systematically. Consult a physician.
– RAGS, STEEL WOOL OR
WASTE SOAKED WITH ZAR WOOD STAIN
MAY SPONTANEOUSLY CATCH FIRE IF
IMPROPERLY DISCARDED. IMMEDIATELY
AFTER USE, PLACE RAGS, STEEL WOOL OR
WASTE IN A SEALED WATER-FILLED METAL
CONTAINER.
For additional health and safety information
please refer to the “Safety Data Sheet”.