Owner Manual

Wood Panel Doors
Before finishing, sand the entire door thoroughly with 150 or 180-grit sandpaper. This
will remove handling marks, surface blemishes, cross grain scratches, drag
marks,
surface oil and dirt, thus allowing a more consistent finish. When sanding, always follow
the direction of the grain to avoid cross-grain scratches. Remove sanding dust with
tack cloth before applying your finish.
How to Paint an Interior Door
Supplies Required:
• High Quality Primer - Approx. 1 Quart (For wood doors - oil based primer only,
• for molded and MDF doors - latex primer is OK.)
• High Quality Paint - Approx. 1 Quart (For wood doors - oil based paint only, for molded
and MDF doors - latex paint is OK.)
• High Quality, Synthetic Bristle Paint Brush
• Painter's Tape
• Sandpaper (Molded Doors 220 & 320 Grit, Wood Flush Doors 100 Grit,
• Wood Panel Doors 150 or 180 Grit)
• Cotton Cloth
• Elastomeric or Polyurethane Caulk (To ensure that the door unit is properly caulked
and all fastener holes are filled.)
Step #1
Ensure the door unit is properly caulked per installation instructions. If necessary, set
and fill all fastener holes. Ensure all caulking is fully cured before proceeding to the next
step.
Step #2
Remove or mask off all hardware prior to painting.
Step #3
Lightly scuff sand the door and jamb per above sanding instructions.
Step #4
Wipe the door with a clean cotton cloth.
Step #5
Apply a quality primer according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Note: Make sure all six sides - front, back, edges, top and bottom - receive the same
uniform coverage.
Step #6
Apply 2 coats of a quality paint according to manufacturer’s instructions. For wood
and molded panel doors, always follow the grain of the door. Paint the panels first then