STAINING GUIDE : WOODGRAIN
STAINING GUIDE : WOODGRAIN
MATERIALS NEEDED A . Pre-Mixed Stain ( 1 / 2 pint ) B . Mineral Spirits ( 4 fl . oz .) C . Top Coat / Sealer ( 20 fl . oz .) D . Two Clean Cloth E . One Pair Protective Gloves
F . 3 ” China Bristle Brush G . Two Stir Sticks H . Two Skin Samples I . Finishing Instruction
STEP 1 : SURFACE PREPARATION 1 . Lay door horizontally on saw horses or a table .
2 . Remove all the hardware and mask off anything you don ’ t want stained such as the glass insert .
3 . DO NOT SAND GRAINED FIBERGLASS
4 . Wipe the door with mineral spirits to clean any dust or residue from the surface . Allow door surface to dry completely before applying stain .
STEP 2 : STAIN APPLICATION
FIRST COAT
1 . Starting at the center of the door , stain one to two panels at a time . Apply stain with a 3 ” to 4 ” soft bristle brush , or rag . Apply enough stain to fill the door grain . ( Refer to the door staining diagram .)
2 . With a clean , lint-free 24 x 24 inch cloth , softly wipe the surface until you reach your desired tone .
TIP : When the rag becomes saturated with stain , re-fold to work with a less-saturated section . Be sure to use the same rag for the whole door .
3 . After all the stain is brushed evenly you may add finishing touches by using a small 1 ” to 2 ” brush or cotton swabs .
SECOND COAT ( if desired ) ALLOW THE DOOR TO DRY FOR AT LEAST 48 HRS . BETWEEN COATS . Repeat as above .
STEP 3 : PROTECTIVE TOP COAT Application of polyurethane top coat with UV inhibitors like ZAR ™ Exterior polyurethane , Wood Kote ® Flagship UV , or Minwax ® Fast Drying Polyurethane for exterior applications
1 . After stain has completely dried ( 48 hours ), mix the top coat well and apply evenly using a clean dry 2 ” soft bristle brush or 3 ” foam brush . Be sure to stop when the grain changes direction .
2 . Apply two or three coats of finish , allowing at least 24 hours of drying time between each application .
NORMAL MAINTENANCE Even a well-finished fiberglass door will be affected by exposure and weathering from sun , moisture , and air pollutants . It is considered normal maintenance to re-apply the topcoat approximately every two years .
* Staining instructions are for Oil-Based , Premium Quality Wood Stains or similar product designed for use on a fiberglass surface . Please note the instructions indicated are specific to the Zar brand stain included in our stain kit . Please reference stain manufacturers instructions before applying any stain .