Developed for fiberglass doors, this kit contains everything you need to create the authentic look of real wood, including:
•1 Foam brush
•1 Pair of one-size-fits-all gloves
•1 3" natural brush
•1 2" synthetic brush
•1 Staining rag – 4" x 4"
•2 Cleaning rags – 8" x 8"
•1 Bottle of mineral spirits – 4 fl. oz.
•1 Can of stain – 16 fl. oz.
•1 Can of topcoat – 20 fl. oz.
•2 Stir sticks
•2 Test samples
•Instructions
Please read carefully before finishing your door.
| BEFORE YOU START | |
| • Do stain when temperatures | 90˚ |
| are between 50° and 90° F and |
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| humidity is below 85%. | |
| • Do stain all exposed edges and | 50˚ |
| ends of your fiberglass door. All | |
wood surfaces exposed to weather should be finished within 2 weeks of exposure.
•Do Not stain or topcoat while dew is present.
•Do Not stain in direct sunlight.
•Do Not sand the door.
CAUTION – PLEASE READ!
To avoid inhaling any fumes when using stains, paints or topcoats, it is extremely important to use adequate ventilation. Keep all materials out of the reach of children. Close all containers after use.
Therma-Tru Same-Day Stain
CAUTION: Combustible. Contains petroleum distillates. Keep away from heat, sparks and flames. Avoid breathing the vapors. Avoid contact with skin. Do not take internally. NOTICE: Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling contents may be harmful or fatal.
FIRST AID: If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately. In case of skin or eye contact, flush thoroughly with water. If irritation continues, see
a physician.
Therma-Tru Topcoat for Same-Day Stain
CAUTION: Do not freeze. DO NOT take internally. Avoid breathing the vapors. Avoid contact with skin. NOTICE: Contains small quantities of biocide/fungicide. Avoid pollution of waterways and sewers.
FIRST AID: If swallowed, induce vomiting or a physician may recover the materials from the stomach by aspiration. Call a physician immediately. In case of eye contact, flush thoroughly with water. If irritation continues, see
a physician.
REPAIRS
Before Staining
Fine white scratches:
•Wipe surface with mineral spirits or an all-purpose cleaner. Scratches should disappear.
•If using an all-purpose cleaner, rinse door thoroughly and allow to dry completely.
Light scratches or scuffs:
•Lightly spray the scratched area with buff primer or smooth the area by buffing in the grain direction with a 3M™ Scotch Brite™ pad.
•Allow to dry before finishing.
Deep scratches:
•Fill the scratch with a wood crayon or scratch pencil (available at any hardware store). Body filler or epoxy fiberglass filler products may be used if sanding is minimized. Grain detail may have to be manually etched into any of these fillers.
•Wipe off any excess with a rag dampened with mineral spirits.
•Follow the repair details for light scratches or scuffs.
After Staining
Fine scratches:
•Wipe surface with mineral spirits or an all-purpose cleaner.
•Apply stain to scratched area with cotton swab or an artist brush. Fine scratches can be touched up by daubing stain onto the area even with topcoat already applied.
•Wipe off stain until color match is achieved.
•Apply a fine coat of topcoat over the restained scratch area. Use a clean cotton swab or small brush (approximately 1⁄2" width or less) to apply a very thin coat of topcoat over the repaired area. Blend as needed but don’t over brush.
STRIPPING TO REFINISH
1.Choose a standard paint stripper. Paint or stain and topcoat can be removed with most methylene chloride-based strippers, such as:
• Bix Quick Stripper™
• Savogran SuperStrip™
• Dad’s Easy Stripper™
NOTE: Some products may warn, Not For Use on Fiberglass. However, these products can be used safely on fiberglass doors.
2.Apply stripper to doorlite frames first and raised panel inserts second (see illustration). Remove the Stripper within 2–3 minutes. These components have a factory-applied primer which may be removed with long exposure to paint strippers. Follow the paint stripper manufacturer’s directions and cautions for use of the paint stripper.
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Use a brass wire brush, nylon bristle brush or grade 000 steel wool for easier removal of paint and stain from the wood grain texture.
3.Apply stripper to the rest of the door. Work on small areas at a time. Follow the paint stripper manufacturer’s directions and cautions for correct use of the paint stripper.
4.Wash off remaining stripper. After the stain or paint has been removed, scrub the door with an all-purpose cleaner to completely remove any stripper residue. Rinse well and wipe dry.
Make sure door is completely clean and dry before refinishing.
LONG-TERM MAINTENANCE
•To check for loss of gloss or roughness of your door’s topcoat over time, save your color test sample and compare it, periodically, to your door. Store your sample in a cool, dry place away from the sun.
•All exterior finishes are affected by exposure to sun, weathering, moisture and air pollutants. Typical durability of the topcoat is 3–5 years. When the gloss has decreased or the topcoat feels rough, it’s time to re-apply a new layer of topcoat.
DO NOT reuse topcoat more than 3 years old.
DO NOT use any topcoat that has been frozen.
New Therma-Tru Same-Day Stain and topcoat may be purchased from any Therma-Tru dealer or by calling
1-877-997-8246. Should you prefer to paint your door, rather than stain it, Therma-Tru can also assist you with that. For helpful painting tips and products, as well as a list of Therma-Tru dealers in your area, visit our Web site at thermatru.com.
If Therma-Tru Same-Day Stain™ and Topcoat is applied according to manufacturer’s instructions and fails to give complete satisfaction for 5 years from the date of purchase, return the empty can to:
Therma-Tru Corporation
601 RE Jones Road
Butler, IN 46721
and Therma-Tru will replace it free of charge. Please include your name, address and phone number. This warranty does not include labor or cost of labor for the application of any stain or topcoat. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
SAME-DAY
STAIN™
Fiberglass Door Finishing Kit
Easy-To-Follow Instructions
