Use and Care Manual

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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE OF WOOD DOORS WITH EURO TECHNOLOGY

Below are instructions to care for and maintain your door for optimal long-term performance.

Failure to follow these instructions could cause premature damage and void the limited warranty.

MAINTAINING THE FINISH

The ﬁnish protects the door from environmental factors like sunlight and moisture. If the ﬁnish is

not maintained, it will begin to fail, and leave your door vulnerable to environmental damage.

This could require a complete reﬁnishing and void the warranty. Finish maintenance includes

applying a UV protectant to avoid sun damage.

INSPECTING THE DOOR

Inspect the door seasonally for signs of damage. Look for the the following

Dulling

A dry feeling

Raised grain

Minor surface checks

A white cast on the surface of the ﬁnish

Scratches or abrasions

If you notice any of these issues, apply a conditioning treatment with UV protectant immediately.

If the problem is not resolved, then the door needs to be reﬁnished.

Dark streaks from the bottom of the door or frame indicate that moisture is being drawn up into

the wood and the unit needs to be resealed immediately.

RESTORING THE FINISH

TRAINING PORTAL

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www.glenviewdoors.com | 877.379.3667 TRAINING PORTAL MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE OF WOOD DOORS WITH EURO TECHNOLOGY Below are instructions to care for and maintain your door for optimal long-term performance. Failure to follow these instructions could cause premature damage and void the limited warranty. MAINTAINING THE FINISH The finish protects the door from environmental factors like sunlight and moisture.
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This should only be done by a professional refinisher. The instructions below are only guidelines, the refinisher should assess the door and adjust accordingly. Whoever refinishes the door is responsible for the final result. 1. Lightly sand all exterior surfaces of the door and frame to create a surface that the new finish can adhere to. Do not attempt to remove all of the existing finish. You can also refinish the interior side of the door, but this is not typical based on normal wear and tear.
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EAST FACING: The sun rises in the east. You would think that eastward facing doors would have similar issues to West-facing because the sun ends up being perpendicular to the door when it’s rising, but morning sunlight is much cooler than setting sunlight. East-facing doors still need regular UV protection, but much less frequently than south or west-facing doors. An overhang will also be helpful.
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Mahogany darkens as it ages. Sunlight accelerates this process and UV protection delays it. If the sunlight is uneven on the door, the color will become uneven. This is generally not an issue once the door is installed because the sun patterns will be pretty consistent, but If you store the door somewhere for a long time and then move it, you might see abnormal patterns. For that reason, we always recommend storing the door out of direct sunlight before installation.