Therma-Tru Finishing Door Kit Instructions

Fiberglass door finishing kit

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SAME-DAY
STAIN
Fiberglass Door Finishing Kit
Easy-To-Follow Instructions
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STEP 1: CLEAN THE DOOR

Use a cleaning rag to clean the entire surface of your door
with
mineral spirits.
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STEP 3: STIR THE STAIN

Stir well. Improperly mixed stain will not dry.
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STEP 2: PREPARE THE DOOR

Mask off any glass, hardware and weather-stripping.
Tip: Weather-stripping may be removed from jambs by
gently pulling it out. Re-insert weather-stripping by
pushing it in after door is completely finished and dry.
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STEP 4: PRACTICE WITH PROVIDED
SAMPLES
Stain Color Test Sample. This sample should match the
color of your unfinished door. Use this sample to do the
following quick color test before staining.
Using the staining rag, work the stain into the grain in a
circular or cross-grain motion. For lighter shades, wait a
few minutes, then rub off excess stain. For darker shades,
repeat. If you want to start over, the stain can easily be
removed with mineral spirits.
Remaining Test Sample. Set it aside for now; you'll be
using it in Step 8.

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  • Page 1 SAME-DAY ® STAIN Fiberglass Door Finishing Kit Easy-To-Follow Instructions STEP 1: CLEAN THE DOOR Use a cleaning rag to clean the entire surface of your door with mineral spirits. STEP 3: STIR THE STAIN Stir well. Improperly mixed stain will not dry. STEP 2: PREPARE THE DOOR Mask off any glass, hardware and weather-stripping.
  • Page 2 STEP 5: APPLY STAIN Apply stain to one section of the door at a time in the order indicated. Use the techniques provided in Steps 5a and 5b for best results. 1. Door frame, wood door edges, brick mould, mullions and astragals (if applicable) 2.
  • Page 3 STEP 8: TEST FOR DRYNESS A. Use remaining test sample to determine if stain is dry enough for applying topcoat. B. Apply stain to test sample. C. Allow stain to dry for at least 6 hours before testing for dryness and applying topcoat. D.
  • Page 4 Call a physician immediately. In case of skin or eye contact, flush thoroughly with water. If irritation continues, see a physician. Therma-Tru Topcoat for Same-Day CAUTION: Do not freeze. DO NOT take internally. Avoid breathing the vapors. Avoid contact with skin.
  • Page 5 1-877-997-8246. Should you prefer to paint your door, rather than stain it, Therma-Tru can also assist you with that. For helpful painting tips and products, as well as a list of Therma-Tru dealers in your area, visit our website at www.thermatru.com. S ATISFACTION...

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