Instructions / Assembly

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FINISHING INFORMATION

Composite Overlay Faux Wood Garage Doors come pre-ﬁnished from the

factory unless “No-Finish” has been speciﬁed.

No-Finish Limited Edition Doors

If you have ordered your door without factory pre-ﬁnish, it is necessary to

ﬁnish the door prior to installation.

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Recommended ﬁnish: Minwax

gel stain or high quality exterior grade

latex paint.

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Surface preparation: Before ﬁnishing your door, the overlay and cladding

surfaces must be prepared and cleaned.

• Clean with a mild store-bought paint surface preparation cleaner.

• Rinse with clean water and sponge, changing water often.

• A ﬁnal wipe and rinse with clean water and sponge should be done to

remove any loose material.

• Allow to dry.

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Pre-test paint: All paints are not created equal, the following test needs

to be performed:

• Apply paint on small area of door (following instructions on paint

container).

• Allow paint to dry and evaluate for any blistering or peeling.

• Perform adherence test by applying strip of masking tape over painted

area and peel back tape. Check to see that paint adheres to door and

not to tape.

NOTE: If paint shows signs of poor adherence there may be a problem

with the paint or surface preparation. DO NOT PROCEED!

A new paint or further preparation of surface is needed.

NOTE: DO NOT apply paint when door surface temperature is different

from manufacturer’s suggested temperature range.

! CAUTION

Do not use any type of oil-based paint or alkyd modiﬁed paint.

These paints will void the warranty of your door.

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Finishing: Follow directions on the paint or stain container and apply to

the door. Be sure to allow adequate drying time between coats and prior

to installation.

Factory Pre-Finish Limited Edition and Ultra Grain

Doors

Unless you purchased the door with “No-Finish”, your door has been factory

pre-ﬁnished. Limited Edition Series doors consist of composite cladding and

overlays that must have periodic maintenance performed to the ﬁnish. Ultra-

Grain® Series doors consist of composite overlays that must have periodic

maintenance performed to the ﬁnish and Ultra-Grain® steel that does not

require this ﬁnish maintenance other than periodic cleaning (see CLEANING

AND PRESERVING THE DOOR).

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Annual inspection: Inspect the ﬁnish for discoloration and coating

delamination every 12 months and more frequently if exposed to direct

sunlight or harsh environmental conditions.

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Maintenance coat: The composite portions must be recoated at least

every two years for maximum longevity with an exterior grade, UV

resistant, clear protective top coat. In locations of severe weather

exposure, more frequent maintenance may be required.

• Recommended ﬁnish: Minwax

Helmsman

Spar Urethane or

Minwax

Clear Shield

™

. (Use painter’s tape to mask off the Ultra-

Grain

steel from the overlays.)

REPAIR AND RE-FINISH

Should your door’s composite wood overlay or cladding become damaged or

discolored, they can be repaired using the following instructions.

NOTE: DO NOT apply recoat or re-ﬁnish when door surface temperature

is different from manufacturer’s suggested temperature range.

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First, ﬁll any gaps or voids in the composite surface with

a paintable wood putty or urethane caulk and let dry

completely.

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For a how-to video scan the QR Code to the right or visit

https://vimeo.com/216025923

NOTE: For Ultra-Grain

Series doors, mask off the steel surface using

painter's tape.

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To bring out light and dark highlights of the composite texture, two coats

are needed (a lighter base coat and a darker top coat). This

can be accomplished one of two ways, a combination of

paint and gel stain, or two coats of paint.

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For a how-to video scan the QR Code to the right or visit

https://vimeo.com/216026336

NOTE: Be sure to follow the Pre-test Paint instructions to ensure proper

adhesion, then follow the directions on the container to apply to the

door.

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Exterior grade 100% acrylic latex paint bottom coat with darker gel stain

top coat.

• Brush lighter base coat of paint completely into composite texture for

full coverage. Allow to dry overnight.

• Brush darker top coat gel stain onto the door thoroughly; BEFORE THE

GEL STAIN DRIES, use a cloth rag to wipe off a little or a lot of the

stain (depending on your preference) to reveal areas of base coat. Use

paint brush to even out coat. Allow to dry overnight.

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Exterior grade 100% acrylic latex paint base coat and top coat.

• Brush lighter base coat paint completely into the composite texture for

full coverage. Allow to dry overnight.

• Brush darker top coat paint onto the door; BEFORE THE TOP

COAT DRIES, use a cloth rag to wipe off a little or a lot of top coat

(depending on your preference) to reveal areas of base coat.

• Once ﬁnish coats are dried, apply layer of exterior grade, UV resistant,

clear protective top coat (such as Minwax

Clear Shield

™

or Minwax

Helmsman

Spar Urethane). Allow to dry. (Required for gel stain top

coat, optional for paint top coat). Use brush to even coat out. Allow to

dry overnight.

NOTE: Remove painters tape AFTER clear coat.