Owner Manual

the stiles and rails. Allow the door to dry completely between coats
Note: Make sure all six sides - front, back, edges, top and bottom - receive the same
uniform coverage.
Step #7
Allow the paint to dry completely before unmasking and installing hardware.
How to Stain Our Interior Door
Supplies Required:
• High Quality Oil Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner
• High Quality Oil Based Stain* - Approx. 1 Quart
• High Quality Oil Based Polyurethane* - Approx. 1 Quart
• (Oil based products are recommended for interior wood veneered doors. Water
based products can raise the grain and cause multiple moisture related problems.)
• White China 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
• Tack Cloth
• Elastomeric or Polyurethane Caulk (To ensure that the door unit is properly caulked
and all fastener holes are filled.)
*You may substitute an Oil Based Stain/Clear Top Coat 1 Step Product for the Stain
and Polyurethane.
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 staining.
Step #3
Lightly scuff sand (220 Grit Sandpaper) the door and jamb per above sanding
instructions.
Step #4
Wipe the door with a clean cotton cloth.
Step #5
Apply an oil based pre-stain wood conditioner to promote uniform stain coverage and
minimize sharp color contrasts that can occur in wood veneer doors. Allow to dry per