Proper Care, Handling, and Installation Instructions of Doors
Inspect each door when received for any visible defects. Doors should be stored flat on a level surface in a clean, dry, well ventilated building.
Handle with clean gloves and do not drag doors across one another or across other surfaces.
Doors should not be subjected to abnormal heat, extreme dryness, humid conditions, or sudden changes therein. They should be conditioned to average prevailing relative humidity of the locality before hanging.
Do not cut doors down in size except for necessary fitting. To do so may ruin construction balance.
During installation doors may be subject to effects of handling and exposure to moisture. A final sanding and cleaning is a must before the application of sealer or finishes. The surface should be tested for such unfavorable reactions. Application of a sealer before finishing will usually prevent this difficulty.
Immediately after fitting, but before hanging, the entire door, including the top and bottom edges, must be primed and two coats of a good grade paint, varnish, or lacquer. Do not use a water thinned paint unless an oil based primer is first applied. Exterior finishes must be used on all exterior doors.
