Use and Care Manual

Interior Door Care
1
Preparing Your New Door For Finishing
1. Mask or remove any hardware (hinges,
handles, etc.). Mask glass (if applicable)
before pa
inting or staining.
2. Sand the entire surface lightly using 5/0
sandpaper (180 grit) before you apply first coat
of finish. Always sand in the direction of t
he
wood grain, see Figure 1.
3. Wipe dust and sand grit from the door with
clean cloth. Avoid using abrasive or causti
c
cleaners.
Painting Primed Door
1. Complete steps 1-3 for Preparing Your New Door For
Finishing. Although primed door does not require
sanding prior to finishing, light sanding (180 grit) will
allow for optimum adhesion of paint.
2. Finish the door with two coats of latex, oil-base or
lacquer pa
int. Make sure to allow door to completely dry
between coats on all six sides of door. Always paint in
the direction of Figure 1.
Note – Always follow the stain
manufacturer’s instructions.
Finishing Instructions
Follow instructions here on finishing your new interior
door. Remember to finish all six sides and follow the
appropriate instructions below based on your desired
finish type.
Figure 1
Staining/Finishing Your Door
1. Complete steps 1-3 for Preparing Your New Door For
Finishing. Apply a base coat of presealer on all six sides
of door before staining (This is important especially on
pine and maple doors).
2. Stain door to desired color following stain
manufacturer’s instructions. Always stain in the direction
of the wood grain, see Figure 1.
3. For best results, apply at least two clear top coats over
stain, sanding lightly between coats. Use 6/0 (220 grit)
or finer sandpaper. Make sure that stain and top coat
are compatible materials.
Care and Maintenance
• Clean glass regularly or as needed
• Each year try to wipe down your doors to remove
any dust or debris buildup
• Finishing wear: Re-paint or top coat (stained doors)
as you notice slight fading or wear on your original
finish applied