Therma-Tru Smooth-Star - Manual (Page 19)

1. Sand the surface to be re-coated with 180 grit sandpaper to abrade and make porous.
2. Remove all sanding dust from the surface. This can be accomplished by using a damp cloth.
3. Optional: Wipe the surface with a solvent paint deglosser applied with a clean cloth followed
by a final wipe with an additional clean cloth to ensure the surface is free of any contaminates.
4. Apply Sherwin Williams DTM Bonding Primer part # B66A50 to the surface and let the
coating dry, following the directions provided on the label located on the back of the can.
5. Topcoat the Sherwin Williams DTM Bonding Primer with a high quality acrylic latex
coating such as Sherwin Williams SuperPaint A84 Series or Sherwin Williams DTM
Acrylic Coating B66 Series.
For store locations of the above mentioned paints call 1-800-4SHERWIN
Corresponding
N1 10/32 R2 1/128 B1 9/32 B1 4/32 +1/64
R2 13/32 B1 1/64 W1 10/32 Y3 19/32
W1 39/32 N1 1/64 N1 2Y +46/32 N1 2Y +18/32
B1 6Y +62/32
Sherwin Williams SuperPaint Codes:
BRONZE WHITE STONE ALMOND
A89T54 A89W507 A89W53 A89W51
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Work only when temperatures are between 50° and 90°F and with humidity less than 85%. Do not finish in direct sunlight.
1. Clean first with mild detergent and water or use a TSP (tri-sodium phosphate) solution.
Rinse well and allow to dry completely.
2. Mask glass and hardware.
3. Use high-quality acrylic latex house paint, following manufacturer's application instructions.
4. Paint edges and exposed ends of door.
1. Clean first with mild detergent and water or use a TSP (tri-sodium phosphate) solution.
Rinse well and allow to dry completely.
2. Mask glass and hardware.
3. Prime with an alkyd- or acrylic-based primer. Allow primer to dry completely.
4. Paint with an oil-based or acrylic latex house paint, following manufacturer’s application
instructions. Use a primer
and paint that are compatible.
5. Paint edges and exposed ends of door.
(See the instructions for complete details.)
1. Clean first with a clean cloth and mineral spirits and allow to air dry OR wash door with a mild detergent and water, or a TSP
(tri-sodium phosphate) solution. Rinse well and allow to dry
completely.
2. Mask glass and hardware.
3. Apply stain with a cloth in a circular motion to one section at a time.
4. Wait 5-10 minutes before brushing, depending on the desire for a lighter or darker shade.
5. Brush with the natural bristle brush in the direction of the grain to “feather” or blend the stain to
a rich wood look.
Stain and brush out each section completely before
moving onto next section.
6. Allow a minimum of 48 hours drying time for the stain to cure before applying topcoat.
SMOOTH-STAR UNITS
FIBER-CLASSIC UNITS
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Painting Door Interior:
Painting Door Interior:
Staining Door Interior:
We only recommend the use of the stain and clear coat products found in the Therma-Tru
Finishing System.
Therma-Tru Finishing System
Clean brush tips frequently with a dry cloth to remove excess stain.
FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS
REPAINTING PROCEDURE
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