Vendor Door Catalogs Woodgrain Full Line 2019 | Page 59

Exterior water base primer may contribute to raised grain and require extra sanding to achieve a smooth finish .) All finishes should be applied in accordance with the manufacturer ’ s instructions . All six sides of the door must be properly sealed for the warranty to apply .
Caution
Woodgrain Doors cannot evaluate all the available paints and stains , nor customers ’ specific application requirements .
Your paint dealer should know of suitable finish systems that give satisfactory results in your region . It is highly recommended that top quality finishes be selected , and the application instructions on the container are followed explicitly .
Please do not use metal objects , ( razor blades , etc .) to remove caulking compound or paint and varnish residue . It is known to scratch the tempered glass . Please do not use compressed air to blow off wood doors , as condensation in the air lines may cause irregular finishing results .
Woodgrain Doors with Glass
Plastic film protection on the glass should be removed immediately after applying the finish . Failure to remove the plastic film at this time may cause harm to the glass and may create difficulty in removing the film . Use caution to avoid scratching the glass while cleaning it . Glass that is scratched due to cleaning is not covered by the warranty . The film should be removed by scoring edges carefully under sticking or profile edge and peeling off by hand . Doors with multiple panes of glass scratched are not the result of manufacturer defect . SOP instructions for film removal available on request . Use caution when painting / staining muntin bars and sticking as excess paint or stain may bleed behind muntins and be visible after drying .
Glass Cleaning & Care Guidelines
DO :
• Clean glass when dirt and residue appear
• Exercise special care when cleaning coated glass surfaces
• Avoid cleaning tinted and coated glass surfaces in direct sunlight
• Start cleaning at the upper level of glass and continue to lower levels
• Soak the glass surface with clean water and soap solution to loosen dirt and debris
• Use a mild , non-abrasive commercial window cleaning solution
• Use a squeegee to remove all of the cleaning solution
• Dry all cleaning solution from window gaskets , sealants , and frame
• Be aware of and follow the glass supplier ’ s specific cleaning recommendations
• Prevent conditions that can damage the glass
DON ’ T :
• Don ’ t use scrapers of any size or type for cleaning glass
• Don ’ t allow dirt and residue to remain on glass for an extended period of time
• Don ’ t begin cleaning glass without knowing if a coated surface is exposed
• Don ’ t clean tinted or coated glass in direct sunlight
• Don ’ t allow water or cleaning residue to remain on the glass or adjacent materials
• Don ’ t begin cleaning without rinsing excessive dirt and debris
• Don ’ t use abrasive cleaning solutions or materials
• Don ’ t allow metal parts of cleaning equipment to contact the glass
• Don ’ t trap abrasive particles between the cleaning materials and the glass surface
• Don ’ t allow other trades to lean tools or materials against the glass surface
• Don ’ t allow splashed materials to dry on the glass surface
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