Use and Care Manual

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PREPARE WOOD SURFACE – CONTINUED
FINISH WINDOW OR PATIO DOOR
5.Sandsmooth(withthegrain)anysurfaceroughnesswitha
cork, felt, or rubber-backed sanding block to avoid uneven
depressions in the wood. Sand with the folded edge of the
sandpaperfacingthedirectionoftravel(anopenedgeis
morelikelytocatchunderasliverofwoodandliftit).
6.Applysufcientsealant/caulktojointswherewoodparts
cometogethertopreventmoistureaccess(100%siliconeif
leftexposed,100%polyurethaneifpainted).
7.Thoroughlyremovedustfromwoodsurface(nishwill
notadhereproperlytouncleansurface)withavacuum,
tack cloth or damp rag. If necessary, use paint thinner to
cleanoil,waxorgrease.Donotusecompressedairbecause
moisture in air could cause water spotting.
Note! Do not nish hardware or other non-wood parts such
as hinges, jamb liners or locks. If nishing products do come
into contact with these parts, immediately wipe with a clean
rag.
1.IFpainting,applyprimer(twocoatsfordamagedareas)to
allexposedwoodsurfaces(includingtopandbottomof
sash)andletdrythoroughly.
IF staining, apply stain as desired. More stain will result in a
darker nish, less stain in a lighter nish.
2.Afterprimer/stainisdry,applytopcoatstoallexposed
wood surfaces.
3. After the last top coat is completely dry, reinstall hardware,
weatherstrip, etc. Operational problems may occur if the
top coat is not thoroughly dry.
4. Reinstall sash or panel.
Staining Phantom Screens
®
1.Stainbothexterior
and interior of left
and right tracks.
2. Stain housing cover
located at the top of
your window.
3. Stain handle being
careful not to stain
the mesh screen
material.
4. Reassemble
components in
reverse order when
staining is complete and thoroughly dried.
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Apply nish applications in multiple light coats. Apply at least two top coats of paint over primer or high grade clear coat over
stain. Apply material evenly, and follow label instructions for time between coats. Consult a local paint professional when staining
pine and other soft woods for methods to minimize uneven stain appearance, or for any other nishing problems.
Housing
cover
Handle
Screen
track