Rohden 287582 Wood Doors Instructions
- June 1, 2024
- Rohden
Table of Contents
DOOR HANDLING AND
FINISHING GUIDE
287582 Wood Door
Wood is a natural product and is a hygroscopic material. This means that wood,
in conditions of high humidity, readily absorbs water vapor from the air and
in low humidity, vice versa. A QUOTE FROM THE ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK INSTITUTE
IN ARLINGTON VIRGINIA: “Subsequent dimensional change in wood is and always
has been an inherent natural property of wood… These changes cannot be the
responsibility of the manufacturer or products made from it.” And:
“Responsibility for dimensional change problems in wood products resulting
from improper relative humidity exposure during site storage and installation
rests with the contractor.
Rohden only supplies doors in a bare wood or primed state and does not offer a
finished product from the factory.
Thus we cannot warrant the performance of any finish or finish material
applied by others. It is important that you consult your finish supplier and
follow their instructions. We offer the following recommendations as a guide.
HANDLING and INSTALLATION:
Immediately after receipt of your order, inspect each door for any damage or
defects.
NOTIFY YOUR DEALER PROMPTLY OF ANY PROBLEM.
Handle all doors with clean gloves and equipment. Damage caused by handling is
not considered a factory defect and is not covered under your warranty.
When moving the doors, avoid dragging the doors across one another or against
another surface. Always use two people to lift and move the doors. Avoid
leaning the door – They must be stored flat.
Keep the doors covered to maintain cleanliness but remember to allow air
circulation.
THE DOORS SHOULD NOT BE SUBJECT TO ABNORMAL OR EXTREME CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE
OR HUMIDITY LEVELS. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as forced heat to
dry out building or storage in a building before it is enclosed.
Deliver the doors to the building only after plaster and concrete is dry.
Allow doors at least 48 hours to adjust to the prevailing humidity (become
acclimatized) before hanging. Do not expose doors to humidity levels higher
than 65%RH, lower than 30%RH, to temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit or
to direct sunlight.
Hang doors with adequate clearance to allow for some swelling in damp weather.
Be sure all jambs and stops are set perfectly square and plumb The width of
the door may be trimmed no more than 1/4” on either side. The height may be
trimmed 2” from the bottom rail. If you go beyond these cut thresholds, you
void the warranty. For any Bifold units, you cannot cut down more than 1/8″ on
each side of each panel in width or height, to void warranty.
Wood panels “float.” Use a hammer and wooden block to adjust the panels if
necessary before installation. Be careful not to damage the surface of the
wood.
Use 3 hinges on doors of 7’ in height or less. Use 4 hinges on doors over 7’
in height.
FINISHING RAW/UNFINISHED DOORS:
The door should first be fitted and hung in its frame and drilled for all
hardware. Prior to finishing, the door should be removed from the frame and
stripped of all hardware and the finish applied with the door laid flat.
Remove all handling marks, labels and surface imperfections with a light
sanding of all surfaces using 150 or 180 grit sandpaper.
High gloss finishes and dark stains are not recommended. If they are used
against our recommendation, additional sanding and sealing will be required.
Consult your finish supplier for more information.
Thoroughly clean the door after sanding being careful to remove all dust and
wood particles. Do not use a caustic or abrasive cleaner as these may react
negatively with the wood. Pine wood has a characteristic grain that often
looks blotchy or uneven when stained and will normally look best with a clear
finish.
Regardless of the finish being applied, a washcoat or sealer MUST be used on
our pine doors. This will help create a more even appearance and lessen the
chance of raising the grain of the wood and/or a blotchy appearance. Water
based sealers; stains and paint have more of a tendency to raise the woods
grain/veneers and should be avoided.
All finish products should be from the same manufacturer and applied per the
manufacturer’s instructions.
When painting doors, a good quality oil based primer should be used followed
by two coats of solvent-based enamel.
After finishing your Rohden door, it should be maintained just like your fine
wood furniture. It should be kept clean and dust free, not subjected to
unusually large swings in temperature or humidity and any scratches or scars
in the surface should be immediately repaired.
FINISHING PRIMED DOORS:
The door should first be fitted and hung in its frame and drilled for all
hardware. Prior to finishing, the door should be removed from the frame and
stripped of all hardware so the finish can be applied with the door laid flat.
Remove all handling marks, labels, surface imperfections and sheen with a
light sanding, by hand, of all surfaces using 400 grit sandpaper or a fine
grade steel wool.
The doors are primed at the factory with multiple coats of an ultra-high
quality primer. The primer is applied to a gloss finish. A light sanding to
remove imperfection and sheen is required before the finish of your choice is
applied. Your finish should be applied per the manufacturers instruction.
Rohden USA P.O. Box 4153 Alpharetta,
GA 30023 Tel 770-329-2582
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