Doors to be painted doors to be stained – JELD-WEN JCM004 Interior and Exterior Door Slabs and Systems User Manual

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FINISHING AND REFINISHING INSTRUCTIONS
for Interior and Exterior Door Slabs and Systems (JCM004)

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Doors to be Painted

Doors to be Stained

Smooth
Fiberglass
(Smooth
Pro)

1. Clean the door with a clean, lint-free cloth, removing all dust and

foreign debris with isopropyl alcohol making sure all residue is
removed by turning the cloth often while cleaning. Allow the
door to dry thoroughly. DO NOT USE SANDPAPER OR LACQUER
THINNER ON SMOOTH PRO FIBERGLASS DOORS.

2. Paint all sides of the door, jamb and molding with a good-quality

exterior water-based 100% acrylic latex or solvent-based paint.
Interior door or trim paint may be used on interior doors and
interior surfaces of exterior doors. Spray applications work best.
To simulate a traditional stile and rail door look when using a
paintbrush, paint the panels first, then across all the rails from
one edge of the door to the other. Then paint the stiles from the
top of the door to the bottom. The door can also be rolled for a
stipple look. For best results, apply multiple light coats.

N/A

Architect-
ural
Fiberglass

1. Clean the door with a clean, lint-free cloth, removing all dust

and foreign debris. For light cleaning, a one part vinegar to
ten parts water mixture can be used. For tough dirt removal,
use

isopropyl

alcohol making sure all residue is removed by

turning the cloth often while cleaning. Allow the door to dry
thoroughly. DO NOT USE SANDPAPER OR LACQUER THINNER ON
ARCHITECTURAL FIBERGLASS DOORS.

2. Prime the door slab with a good quality water-based primer.

3. Paint all sides of the door, jamb and molding with a good-quality

1. Clean the door with a clean, lint-free cloth, removing all dust

and foreign debris. For light cleaning, a one part vinegar to
ten parts water mixture can be used. For tough dirt removal,
use isopropyl alcohol making sure all residue is removed by
turning the cloth often while cleaning. Allow the door to dry
thoroughly.

2. For the best results, we recommend using our Stain Kit and included

instructions. If not possible, use only a professional quality, heavy body
or highly viscous exterior gel stain. Apply an even amount of stain with
a foam brush or lint free cloth in the direction of the wood grain.

3. Work the stain into the surface grain using a circular or cross

grain motion before finally wiping the stain in the direction
of the grain. For best results, apply stain to one section of the
door at a time, starting with the embossed panels first and
proceeding with the flat sections.

4. Before stain dries completely, wipe the surface in the direction of

the grain with a clean cheesecloth or rag to remove any excess
stain. Tip: Use a dry, soft natural bristle brush to feather out lap
marks and blend stain. Blot brush on a dry cloth and feather
stain until desired color is reached.

5. If a darker appearance is desired, apply a second coat after

the first coat dries. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to
apply and wipe the stain with a brush or rag. After one side is
stained and has completely dried, repeat staining process on the
remaining unstained sides of the door.

6. Allow stain to dry per manufacturer’s recommendations (may

take up to 48 hours). Spray on at least one coat of clear exterior
grade polyurethane. THE FIRST COAT MUST BE SPRAYED ON.
Additional coats may be sprayed or brushed on. Repeat process
on the remaining unfinished sides of the door.