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Thermodoor stain for fiber glass doors.
Therma tru benchmark doors varissa 36 in x 80 in fiberglass oval lite right hand inswing mahogany stained prehung single front door brickmould included item 1790388 model ttb638848.
Apply stain with the foam brush and use the 2 bristle brush to soften and blend stain to match the door and trim.
Therma tru fiberglass entry doors fiberglass entry door systems.
Exterior stains since fiberglass doors are used for exterior use you need a stain that is made for that purpose.
First you add color via an oil based gel stain then.
Check the hinged edge of the door for a label.
Rinse and allow to dry completely.
This means that the stain should not be semi transparent or transparent but opaque non transparent.
You ll also need to look at the uv rating on the stain.
Beautifully crafted energy efficient secure and easy to maintain therma tru fiberglass entry doors are a durable alternative to wood or steel when the entry door is facing south without a protective overhang or the home is located in a very hot and dry desert region.
It should meet with the other requirements of stains for fiberglass doors.
Apply a liberal amount of stain to the inner panels of the door.
Therma tru fiberglass doors reapply topcoat every 3 5 years or when gloss fades.
The rohm and haas paint.
Some fiberglass doors can even be stained and varnished to look like wood.
These instructions are also helpful for other simulated wood surfaces.
Allow to dry completely.
This is a translucent finish which means that the staining of the door and any wood grain effect this brings out can be seen through the layers of finish.
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It is a mistake by some amateurs to use a pigmented finish which hides the effect of the stain.
Slather on the stain using a 2 in 5 1 cm foam brush.
Wood doors refinish every 1 2 years.
Order a paint or stain finish sample online and have it shipped to your home.
Start with the raised and recessed sections at the center of the door.
Staining the doorjamb door frame the gel stain can also be used to stain the doorjamb door frame and mullions.
Be sure to work the stain deep into the imitation grain pattern or any other textural detailing.
Acrylic paint unless the manufacturer s directions recommend against using water based paint 100 percent acrylic paint is a good bet.
Finishing a fiberglass door whether you use a kit like therma tru s or buy the finishing materials on your own is a two step process.
Often finishing instructions are printed on a foil label there.
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Apply topcoat to renew protection over the stained surface of your fiberglass door.