Use And Care Manual

Preparation
Do not sand with sandpaper! If required, use #000 steel wool
with very light pressure (weight of hand) to smooth surfaces.
Clean up after the steel wool with a tack cloth. Then clean
panels and sidelites by wiping with mild detergent and water.
Rinse thoroughly, and allow to dry completely before painting
or staining.
Use only high-quality stain. Gelled stains work best. Artist
oils or highly pigmented non-penetrating oil-base stains can
also be used. Gelled stains and artist oils have better application
and working time when mixed with mineral spirits. Follow
stain manufacturer’s instructions for best results.
Materials Needed
• Mineral Spirits
• China Bristle Brushes (several)
• Clean, Lint-Free, Cloths
• Spar- Marine Varnish
• Protective Gloves
• Stir Sticks
• Gel Stain
Read and follow all warnings, cautions and
manufacturer’s instructions on the products
you will be using.
IMPORTANT!
Do not sand door or sidelite surfaces.
Do not use acetone or lacquer thinner.
Do not apply stain in direct sunlight.
Proceed as follows:
1. Remove door panel and place it on a padded sawhorse
or other padded surface, being careful not to mar the
back side.
2. Remove all hardware from areas that will be finished.
3. Apply a liberal coat of stain with a cloth. Work the stain
across and into the grain. While stain is still wet, use a brush
and long light strokes (with the grain) to feather-out stain
for a uniform appearance. As you work remove excess
stain from the brush with a clean cloth. Apply stain until the
desired color is achieved.
4. Start staining with the raised panels labeled A in FIG. 1.
Next stain and feather the rails, item B. Then do the stiles,
item (C).
FIG. 1 depicts a typical door
panel. Your model may vary.
FIG. 1
5. Lastly, stain the door panel edges feathering with long
brush strokes for best appearance.
6. Use this same technique and sequence to complete
sidelite(s) and transom options.
7. Allow stain to dry completely before handling panel.
Hint - Color can be intensified by applying a second coat of
stain after the first coat has completely dried and before
applying the spar-marine varnish. To check suitability,
perform a test application where it won’t be noticed.
8. Top Coating: For best results, use 2 or 3 coats of Spar-
Marine varnish. Be sure to seal the top, bottom, and edges
of the door panel. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
for drying time and finishing procedures.
Reapplying Top Coating
For best results, apply annual coats of spar varnish following
manufacturer’s instructions. Re appli cation may be required
every year. Direct sunlight and moisture will cause the finish to
degrade faster than in an unexposed environment.
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