Use and Care Manual

This should only be done by a professional refinisher. The instructions below are only guidelines,
the refinisher should assess the door and adjust accordingly. Whoever refinishes the door is
responsible for the final result.
1. Lightly sand all exterior surfaces of the door and frame to create a surface that the new
finish can adhere to. Do not attempt to remove all of the existing finish. You can also
refinish the interior side of the door, but this is not typical based on normal wear and tear.
Be careful to not sand through the wood veneer. Sanding should be done by hand, with a
fine grit sandpaper. Do not use an electric sander.
2. To maintain a uniform look, it is generally recommended to refinish the whole surface of
the door, not just the part that is weathered, but your finisher will make the final
determination.
3. Wipe away dust with a clean cloth, slightly dampened with mineral spirits.
4. Apply at least two coats of water-based, fade-resistant, exterior polyurethane with an
ultraviolet inhibitor. Sand lightly and allow enough time to fully cure between coats.
5. Maintain the new finish with a compatible UV protectant.
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS FOR YOUR DOOR
SUNLIGHT : Many people assume that cold, wet weather is the most punishing for doors. Rain
and snow can cause some damage, but as long as the finish is intact, it shouldn’t be significantly
harmful. Sunlight can eat away at the finish and leave your door vulnerable, which is why it is the
biggest threat to doors. Once the finish is compromised, the door will become exposed to water
damage from rain and snow. Protecting the finish by avoiding sun damage, is the best way to
increase the longevity of a door. A wood door with Euro Technology should not receive more
than four hours of direct sunlight daily . The direction your door faces determines how
much sun protection you will need . Below are some notes to help determine the direction your
door faces and how to protect it.
WEST FACING: The sun sets in the west, which means the door would be getting sunlight
later in the day. This is the most punishing direction for a door because the sun ends up being
perpendicular to your door when it sets, meaning even a large overhang can’t block all of the
sunlight. Planting foliage in front of your door or adding a physical barrier like a fence, can
offer alternative forms of protection, but you will probably need to apply a UV protectant
regularly to avoid damage.
SOUTH FACING: Southward-facing doors will get sunlight most of the day. However, the sun
stays higher than westward sun, so a large overhang should offer excellent protection. If you
don’t have an overhang, or it’s very small, you will need to apply a conditioning treatment with
UV protection frequently, particularly to the bottom of the door, which will be the area that
gets the most sunlight.