Use and Care Manual

GENERAL FINISHING GUIDELINES

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Silicone Instructions

• DO NOT paint silicone bead on door panel. Painting the silicone bead will adversely

affect door performance.

• If silicone bead is damaged, remove it and install a new, high-quality bead

of silicone that matches the paint color.

• The stile and rail exterior joint is sealed with silicone. If silicone is left on

these joints, they will not accept paint.

• If you need to apply a new silicone bead, make sure the areas of glass and

panel that will touch the new bead are clean and dry. A new silicone bead

must be applied properly for the panel to perform correctly. If silicone is

smeared on any glass surface, wait until it cures before removing it. Spray

the surface with window cleaner, then use a nylon knife to scrape off the

cured silicone.

Interior Finishing

Andersen

Frenchwood

and Narroline

gliding patio doors have natural wood

interiors that can be painted or stained. Thoroughly read the manufacturer’s paint

or stain instructions before applying the finish. Failure to do so may result in poor

appearance or damage to your door.

• Before you paint or stain the interior wood surface, sand it with fine sandpaper or

steel wool. Remove dust particles with a soft, dry cloth. Apply a pre-stain before

staining for the best results on interior pine.

• Use a high-quality oil-base stain, oil-base paint or latex paint. Paint or stain the

door with the panel open, and do not close the panel until the finish has dried

thoroughly.

• Let any stain dry overnight. After the stain is dry, finish the wood with a high-quality

conventional lacquer, varnish or polyurethane.

• When painting apply a primer to the natural wood. Let the primer dry overnight.

After the primer is dry apply an oil-base or water-base paint. Finish the wood with

a quality conventional lacquer, varnish or polyurethane.

• DO NOT expose unfinished wood to high moisture conditions, excessive heat

or humidity. Discoloration, bowing and/or splitting may result. Finish interior wood

surfaces immediately after installation.

• DO NOT stain or paint weatherstripping, silicone beads, vinyl, glass, or hardware.

Note: Do not apply creosote-based stains to Andersen products.