Use and Care Manual

GENERAL FINISHING GUIDELINES

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Finishing Wood Interior Grilles

• Thoroughly read the paint or stain manufacturer’s instructions prior to applying the

finish. Failure to do so may result in poor appearance or damage to your grilles.

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gliding patio door grilles are available in a variety of options. If you

have a white polycarbonate or painted white interior grille, the interior and exterior

surfaces are already finished and no further finishing is required.

If you have a natural wood interior, it is ready for finishing to match the

interior décor. The exterior-facing surface of each wood interior grille is painted

White, Sandtone, Terratone

or Forest Green color to match the door’s exterior.

This exterior finished side should not be refinished.

Before you finish the interior side of a wood grille, lightly sand the inside face

with 240-grit sandpaper or 00 steel wool. This will help the wood absorb the finish

evenly. Remove dust particles with a soft, dry cloth.

Apply a high-quality oil-base stain, oil-base paint or latex paint in an open,

well-ventilated area. Allow stain to dry overnight before you apply a finish coat.

Once the stain is dry, finish the grille surfaces with a high-quality conventional

lacquer or polyurethane.