Therma-Tru Finishing Door Kit Door User Manual


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STEP 1: CLEAN THE DOOR
Use a cleaning rag to clean the entire surface of your door with
mineral spirits.
STEP 2: PREPARE THE DOOR
Mask off any glass, hardware and weather-stripping.
STEP 3: STIR THE STAIN
Stir well. Improperly mixed stain will not dry.
STEP 4: PRACTICE WITH PROVIDED SAMPLES
Stain Color Test Sample. This sample should match the color of your
unfi nished door. Use this sample to do the following quick color test
before staining.
Using the staining rag, work the stain into the grain in a circular or
cross-grain motion. For lighter shades, wait a few minutes, then rub off
excess stain. For darker shades, repeat. If you want to start over, the stain
can be easily removed with mineral spirits.
Remaining Test Sample. Set it aside for now; you’ll be using it in Step 8.
STEP 5: APPLY STAIN
Apply stain to one section of the door at a time in the order indicated. Use
the techniques provided in Steps 5a and 5b for best results.
1. Door frame, wood door edges, brick mould, mullions and astragals
(if applicable)
2. Interior panels
3. Interior fl at sections
4. Glass frame (if applicable)
5. Exterior fl at sections
STEP 5a: APPLY STAIN
A. Using just the tip of the foam brush, apply stain to the deep grooves in
the door panels.
STEP 5b: APPLY STAIN
B. Using the staining rag, work the stain into the grain in a circular or
cross-grain motion.
STEP 10: APPLY TOPCOAT
A.
Wetting the tips of the 2" synthetic brush, apply a very thin fi rst layer of
topcoat. Work in the same order in which you applied the stain. Also
apply topcoat to both test samples. Clean brush with detergent and water.
B. Wait 2–3 hours for the fi rst layer to dry.
C. Apply second thin layer of topcoat with the brush. Surfaces should look
wet but not milky. Also apply second layer to both test samples. Clean
brush with detergent and water.
Tip: The topcoat is milky in appearance but will dry clear.
DO NOT OVER BRUSH. This may cause the topcoat to ball up or
loosen stain. Should this happen, wait about 30 minutes until the
topcoat is dry. Remove any fl awed topcoat by gently wiping with a
cleaning rag. Touch up the area with a thin layer of fresh topcoat.
STEP 9: STIR THE TOPCOAT
Tip: DO NOT SHAKE. This causes bubbles in the topcoat and can cause
improper application.
STEP 8: TEST FOR DRYNESS
A. Use remaining test sample to determine if stain is dry enough for
applying topcoat.
B. Apply stain to test sample.
C. Allow stain to dry for at least 6 hours before testing for dryness and
applying topcoat.
D.
To test, place a piece of masking tape on the test sample. Rub the tape
down well with a hard object and then remove the tape. Your stain is
completely dry when the tape can be removed without taking any of the
stain off the sample. If it is not dry, test again every hour until dry.
STEP 7: BLEND
A. Use the 3" natural brush to ensure an even application by lightly
brushing stained areas – especially in the deep grooves and corners in
the panels.
STEP 6: EVEN OUT THE COLOR
A. Use the staining rag to wipe stain in the direction of the grain, removing
any swirl marks.
B. Allow stain to dry for 10–15 minutes.
C. Using the staining rag and wiping in the direction of the grain, wipe off
excess stain to the shade you desire.
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5b 6 7 8 9 10
Tip: Weather-stripping may be removed from jambs by gently pulling
it out. Re-insert weather-stripping by pushing it in after door is
completely fi nished and dry.
Tip: Unprimed wood should be treated with a wood conditioner or
mineral spirits prior to applying stain.
Tip: For darker applications, fi rst allow stain to dry 2–4 hours, then apply
an additional coat or coats.
Tip: DO NOT use 3" natural brush to remove excess stain, as the stain will
dry too quickly and gum up the brush.
If you get excess stain on the brush while blending, clean brush using
a cleaning rag dampened with mineral spirits.
Tip: Heavy applications may require additional time to dry.
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Therma-Tru Doors in an operating company of Fortune Brands, Inc.
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