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EASY-CHANGE DOOR FINISHING REQUIREMENTS
PREPARATION FOR FINISHING
- Hang door before finishing; then remove to finish properly.
- Before applying the first coat of finish, lightly sand the entire surface with 180 grit (5/0) sand paper. This is to remove handling marks and fingerprints.
- After sanding, clean the door thoroughly with a cloth to remove all dust or foreign material. However, avoid using caustic or abrasive cleaners.
- All surfaces of the door must be properly finished. The edges (top, sides and especially BOTTOM) should be coated with each and every coat of finish that is applied to the exterior surface of the door. Door must be dry before finishing.
- All Easy-Change doors are treated with a water repellent wood preservative for added protection against deterioration. This is not a finish, therefore the door must be finished promptly after hanging.
PAINT FINISH
Either oil-base or latex resin-base paints may be used with success. Oil-base paints offer more resistance to the passage of water (liquid and vapor) than latex resin-base paints, but the latter have better durability and color retention. When using a latex resin-base paint, it is necessary to use an oil-base primer followed by the latex resin-base topcoat paint. Of course, both primer and topcoat should be made by the same manufacturer and be designed to be used as a combination.
You must use one coat of primer and at least two coats of quality exterior paint. Do not use dark colors on doors exposed to direct sunlight. When finishing the sash section, apply top coats generously to bridge the wood and glass. Lap paint onto glass 1/16" to protect against moisture penetration.
STAIN AND CLEAR FINISH
- The first coat should be a sanding-sealer to allow for a more uniform acceptance of the stain.
- The second coat should be a semi-transparent stain or clear undercoat that is recommended for exterior use.
- The third, fourth and fifth coats should be a varnish or polyurethane. Sand lightly between coats. All coats must have ultra-violet (UV) inhibitors in the finish. Solid base oil stains are NOT acceptable as a final finish.
- All stain-and-clear finishes will perform measurably better if protected from the direct effects of sunlight and weathering, and refinishing will not be required so frequently.
The Combination Door Company cannot evaluate all of the available systems, nor the customer's specific application requirement. Your paint dealer should know of suitable finish systems that give satisfactory results in your region. It is highly recommended that top quality finishes be selected, and the application instructions on the container be followed explicitly.
The Combination Door Company
P.O. Box 1076
Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1076
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