Five Lakes Catalog

Warranties 9. Before finishing, remove handling marks or effects of exposure to moisture with a thorough, final sand- ing over all surface of the door using3/0 and 5/0 sandpaper and clean before applying sealer or finish. Some species of wood (oak particularly) contain a chemical which reacts unfavorable with certain finishes. Where possible, the surface should be tested for such unfavorable actions. Application of a sealer before finishing will usually prevent this difficulty. The full beauty of wood is best emphasized by the use of a satin or semi-gloss finish. 10. Immediately after fitting or cutting for closures, weatherstrip and/or threshold, and before hanging any interior or exterior door on the hob, the entire door, including the top and bottom edges, must receive an application of primer and two coats of a good grade of paint, varnish or lacquer. Adequate drying time must be allowed between coats. For job-site finishing, do not use a water thinned paint unless an oil-based prime coat is first applied. Exterior finishes shall be used on the exterior face and all edges of exterior doors. 11. Dark colored finishes should be avoided on exterior surfaces of exterior doors. 12. Latex or oil-based paints do not always cover spaces on the face of birch doors. Therefore, birch doors should be finished only with stain and varnish. If a painted surface is desired, a hardboard faced door should be used. 13. Before machining check all six sides for damage. Damaged doors which are machined by customers, are not returnable for credit.

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