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To help ensure that your doors are handled and finished
properly, Teem Wholesale would like to offer the following
suggestions. Please note that this list only includes highlighted
information and that we recommend that you contact your finish supplier
for detailed instructions on how to apply their product. We would
also recommend that you link to the door manufacture's web page and read
the finish instructions of the particular door that you purchased to
ensure that your finishing procedures don't affect the door's
warranty. It is important to note that no door, no matter the
vendor, comes ready for immediate finishing. You will be required to
do a modest amount of prep work before finishing your new doors.
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When handling doors, clean gloves are
recommended. Doors should be lifted and carried, not dragged, to
avoid potential damage.
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Doors should not be subjected to abnormal heat,
extreme dryness, or humid conditions.
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For storage purposes, doors should be set flat in a
dry, well ventilated location and at least 3-1/2" off the
floor. If stacking multiple doors, a protective covering should
be used for the top and bottom doors, still allowing air to circulate
around the stack.
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Doors should be allowed to reach room temperature
and stabilize for a period of 24 hours prior to installation.
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The protective film on glass doors may assist in the
finishing process. Care should be used when removing the
film. The tempered glass, required by law, may become scratched
by the use of sharp objects or abrasive cleaners.
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Before finishing, all doors must be sanded with a
fine grit sandpaper. (180 grit for wood doors) Special attention
should be given to handling marks, raised grain, burnishes, and other
blemishes. Additional sanding may be required for dark stains,
high gloss paints, and sprayed finishes. Sand with the grain to
avoid scratches.
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After sanding, the door should be cleaned with a
soft cloth to remove all debris. Do not use abrasive materials.
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Compatible finishes are highly recommended from base
to topcoat. If possible, select the same manufacture for all
finishing products and follow the specifications provided.
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Prior to staining, apply a thinned coat of sanding
sealer or pre-stain to promote a uniform appearance. (Your
finish supplier can recommend the correct product)
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With every coat, all exposed wood surfaces must be
sealed, including the top and bottom of the doors.
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Oil-based sealers or primer coats provide the best
base coat for finishing. Water based coating on unfinished wood
may highlight joints and raise wood grain, and should be verified for
use by your chosen finish supplier.
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Certain wood species, such as oak, react adversely
to particular finishes. (due to natural chemicals found in the
wood) Prior to full application, test for stain compatibility in
an inconspicuous area. Notify your finish supplier if an
undesirable appearance is detected and discontinue the finishing
process until a solution is found.
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A clear or light finish is recommended for lighter
wood species, such as maple and birch. Due to natural
characteristics of these wood types, dark finishes may appear blotchy
or uneven.
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After each coat is applied, allow for adequate
drying time. Confirm smoothness and color are correct before
applying the next coat.
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