Finishing The Frames; Touch-Up And Repairs; Stain And Topcoat; Paint - Pella architect series Owner's Manual

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• factory-primed interior frames — If you have purchased wood frames with factory-primed interiors, be sure to clean the surface and paint
all surfaces promptly with two coats of quality interior paint.
• Unprimed interior frames — If the interiors of your door and sidelight frames are not factory-primed, they may be stained. Apply stain and
clear finish according to the manufacturer's directions.
• Primed Pine exterior frames — The exteriors of Pine wood frames are factory-primed, but the factory-applied primer is not intended
for long-term exterior exposure. The exterior wood frame must be painted immediately after installation. Clean the surface, and finish
promptly with two coats of quality exterior paint.
• mahogany exterior frames — Your unfinished Mahogany door exterior frame may be stained. Apply a stain and clear finish according to
the manufacturer's directions.
• Aluminum-clad exterior frames — The aluminum-clad exterior protected by the Pella
surface with warm, soapy water. Stubborn stains and deposits may be removed with mineral spirits.
cAUtion: do not use abrasive or caustic solvents as they may damage your entry door. do not scrape or use tools that might damage the surface.
do not power-wash.
If your cladding becomes dull, you can use a quality car cleaner and wax to restore the shine. Should you need it, touch-up paint is available
at the Pella Window and Door Showroom nearest you.
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stain and topcoat

note: do not sand damaged area.
1. Wipe damaged area using a clean cotton swab or cotton rag damp with mineral spirits. Allow area to completely dry before applying stain.
2. Make sure the color-matched stain is shaken/mixed well before using for touch-up.
3. Apply stain to damaged area using an artist brush. DO NOT over-brush the area.
4. Dab at the freshly applied stain with a cotton swab until color match is achieved.
note: repeat stain application and dabbing until desired look is achieved. Allow newly stained area to dry before applying topcoat.
5. Using a polyurethane varnish, apply a fine coat of topcoat over the restained area with a clean artist's brush. Blend as necessary.
note: the size of touch-ups should be kept to a minimum.

Paint

note: do not sand damaged area.
1. Wipe damaged area using a clean cotton swab or cotton rag damp with water. Allow area to completely dry before applying paint.
2. Make sure the color-matched paint is shaken/mixed well before using for touch-up
3. Apply a thin layer of color-matched paint to damaged area using an artist's brush.
note: Use a finer brush for smaller scratches or scuffs.
cAUtions:
• Avoid inhalation of fumes or ingestion of stains, topcoats or paints. follow material-specific safety instructions if necessary.
• only use materials in a well-ventilated area.
• keep all materials out of the reach of children.
• close all containers when not in use.
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