Use and Care Manual

ManualsBrandsMasonite ManualsDoors & Windows36 in. x 80 in. Chatham Camber Top Half Lite Left Hand Inswing Painted Smooth Fiberglass Prehung Front Door w/ Brickmold

Doors can be stained either hanging in the opening or removed from the frame

(recommended). Should you remove the door, take care to protect it from damage.

Sidelites will need to be finished vertically. To remove the door from the frame, use a pin

punch and hammer. Strike the hinge pin from the bottom until it pops up (for outswing

units – hinge leaf must be removed from the door). Drive the hinge pin as far as possible

with the punch. Using a pair of pliers, grasp the hinge pin and, while twisting, pull the pin

out. Remove all door hardware.

Store flat on a level surface in a clean, dry, and well ventilated building. Protect from

dirt, water and abuse. Allow air circulation. Handle the door wearing proper personal

protective equipment (PPE) to avoid any fingerprints / oil marks / etc. and do not

drag doors across one another or across surfaces to avoid scratches hard to repair.

IMPORTANT: Dust, debris and other surface contaminants

can accumulate on the surface of

the door. Therefore,

to achieve best results and maximum coating adhesion,

wipe/clean all

surfaces of the door panel(s) and sidelite(s) thoroughly with mineral spirits or acetone.

Make sure enough time is provided for the solvent to evaporate before proceeding to

the next step.

Mask (tape) off all surfaces that will not be stained. Make sure to clean the edges,

recesses and corners as much as possible. This will help to remove the residual

contaminants which directly helps to get a better finish with no defects in the future.

FINISHING ORDER:

1 Panels and sticking

(moulding profiles)

2 Vertical center areas

(mullions)

3 Horizontal areas (rails)

4 Outside vertical areas

(stiles)

5 Edge of door or stiles

IMPORTANT

Please read all instructions thoroughly before beginning. This is a guideline for painting and

finishing exterior and interior doors. Masonite cannot evaluate all available paints, stains, or

application requirements. Consult a paint professional or a local paint department/store for

coatings best suited to the project. Select top quality finishes and follow all manufacturers’

instructions. Failure to finish the door slab as instructed may result in the denial of warranty

claims for operational or performance problems.

HOW TO

START

PREPARING THE

DOOR SURFACE

STAINING

THE DOOR

Before starting, and occasionally throughout the project,

stir the stain until the texture is creamy. We recommend

that before starting, you try staining a small, inconspicuous

area of the door to achieve the desired color.

(Follow Manufacturers’ Instructions)

One coat of stain is required with the recommended

(per manufacturer’s instructions) dry time needed between

sides. The stain should be applied in the following order

working on one small section of the door at a time.

1-800-663-DOOR masonite.com

How to Stain

FIBERGLASS ENTRY SYSTEMS

OPTIMAL CONDITIONS

Find a well-lit staining location that is

dust-free, well ventilated and within

the climate conditions recommended

by the stain/top-coat manufacturer.

High humidity or a dry environment

can drastically affect the drying of

stain and top-coat which may alter

the time for drying and application

between/after the coats (follow

manufacturers recommendation).

MATERIALS NEEDED

COATINGS & ACCESSORIES:

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Mineral spirits or acetone

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Lint-free rags or cheese cloth

(recommended)

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2” wide foam brush

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Paper Towels

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220 grit sandpaper

and sanding block

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Scotch-bright for

scuff sanding

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Safety razor blades

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One pair of rubber gloves

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Stir sticks

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Masking tape

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Stain

– High-quality, opaque (non-

transparent), heavily pigmented,

oil-based stain (recommended)

– Gel stains can also be used

– Semi-transparent stains are not

recommended

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High-quality, exterior grade, uv

stabilized polyurethane sealant

(satin or low gloss)

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2-1/2” wide china bristle brush

TOOLS

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Hammer

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Pin punch

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Safety glasses

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Phillips screwdriver

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Pliers

BARRINGTON

ULTIMATE STYLE & DURABILITY

BELLEVILLE

DISTINCT ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS

OAKCRAFT

WOOD GRAIN TEXTURED

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Summary of content (4 pages)

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How to Stain FIBERGLASS ENTRY SYSTEMS IMPORTANT Please read all instructions thoroughly before beginning. This is a guideline for painting and finishing exterior and interior doors. Masonite cannot evaluate all available paints, stains, or application requirements. Consult a paint professional or a local paint department/store for coatings best suited to the project. Select top quality finishes and follow all manufacturers’ instructions.
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STAINING: 1 Put on gloves and prepare your materials. 2 Stir stain thoroughly using smooth strokes, avoid creating bubbles and do not shake the stain container. 3 Working in the specified order and individual section, dip the foam brush into the stain then use the rim of the container to release any excess. Use the foam brush to apply the st ain onto the section. Using a cloth, rub the stain into the embossed woodgrain ensuring complete and even coverage.
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How to Paint STEEL & FIBERGLASS ENTRY SYSTEMS IMPORTANT Please read and understand the entire painting procedure before attempting to finish the door. Be sure to follow the paint and top-coat manufacturers detailed application instructions on the product label. These painting instructions apply to the following Masonite products: Belleville® Smooth, VistaGrande Smooth, Heritage Smooth, Masonite® HD Steel, Sta-Tru® HD Steel and Barrington®.
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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).