Use and Care Guide

DRYING
IMPORTANT: Let the paint dry completely, following the manufacturer’s recommended drying time
before handling the painted surface or applying a second coat. Scuff sanding or light sanding may be
needed in between the coats based on manufacturers recommendation. Do not sand the final topcoat.
If possible, allow the door to dry in a horizontal position to minimize paint runs. High humidity and/or
low temperatures may extend your drying time.
WARNING: Doors painted with dark colors or doors with attached non-vented storm doors may
become very hot to the touch in direct sunlight and may void the warranty.
DO NOT paint the weather strip and do not close door until paint is dry (see paint manufacturer’s
specifications on minimum drying time).
To maintain product warranty: Paint the door, frame, header and brickmould within 45 days of
installation. Repainting every 1 to 7 years will be required, depending upon weather exposure
DO NOT use glass cleaning products (such as Windex), acetone, gasoline, benzene, lacquer thinner,
chlorinated solvents, gritty abrasive scouring compounds, or alkaline cleaners to clean the acrylic
inserts as damage to the insert will occur.
DO NOT use squeegee, scraper, or synthetic rags that may scratch.
NEVER scrub the acrylic. Gently wipe surface with a soft, scratch-free cloth.
GRAIN DIRECTION
For textured door finishing with brush.
1 Panels and sticking (moulding profiles)
2 Vertical center areas (mullions)
3 Horizontal areas (rails)
4 Outside vertical areas (stiles)
5 Edge of door (includes both sides & top of door)
Note: To maintain the product warranty, paint all exposed surfaces.
FINISHING WITH BRUSH APPLICATION
Dip the brush into the paint, then use the rim of the container to release any excess
paint. Apply paint as evenly as possible while still wet.
Brush strokes should follow the grain direction of the selected area. Start working
on the panels and sticking (moulding profiles), then the vertical center mullion, next
the horizontal rails, then the vertical stiles, and finally, the outside edges (stiles and
top rail, see figure 1 for details). Doors that are outswing or have adjustable surface
mounted sweeps will need to have the sweep removed and the bottom rail painted.
FINISHING WITH SPRAY APPLICATOR
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for thinning the paint; (i.e. thin latex paint with
water or oil-based with solvent for better atomization and spraying results). Strain paint
before filling the spray pot.
The door can be painted in horizontal (recommended) or vertical position; however,
the paint should be applied in continuous strokes extending six inches past the
edges of the door. This will ensure uniformity across the entire surface of the door.
Multiple light coats are better than one heavy coat.
Avoid runs as a result of over-spraying.
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