eight doors 32 in. x 80 in. x 1-3/8 in. Shaker White Primed 2-Panel Solid Core Wood Interior Slab Door Installation Guide

eight doors 32 in. x 80 in. x 1-3/8 in. Shaker White Primed 2-Panel Solid

Core Wood Interior Slab Door

Specifications

• Product: Internal Primed Door
• Manufacturer: Eight Doors Corp.
• Email:doors@eightdoors.com
• Website:   EightDoors.com

Product Usage Instructions

Storage & HandlingThis door must be stored in a dry and flat location. Avoid exposure to temperatures above 90°F, direct sunlight, and humidity levels higher than 65%RH, and lower than 30%RH. Keep the door packaged until installation.

Precautions

• Avoid installing in new build or freshly plastered locations.
• Seal both the faces and edges of the door with a suitable base sealer.
• Ensure both ends are completely sealed to prevent moisture penetration.

Hanging Inspect for damages before hanging. Ensure jambs and stops are square and plumb. Trim if necessary, sealing all surfaces immediately after. Orient the door with the smooth side facing outward.

Factory Primed & Ready to PaintSand lightly, remove dust, and apply paint suitable for wood application according to manufacturer instructions. Seal the top, bottom, and sides with at least two top coats, sanding between coats.

Barn/Sliding Doors Follow hardware manufacturer instructions for installation.

FAQ

Q: Can I expose the door to direct sunlight? A: No, avoid exposing the door to direct sunlight to prevent damage.

Q: How should I handle excessive moisture penetration? A: Seal both faces and edges of the door with a suitable base sealer to prevent excessive moisture penetration.

Q: How should I prepare the door for painting? A: Lightly sand the door, remove dust, and apply suitable paint following manufacturer instructions.

INTRODUCTION

• Timber is a naturally grown product and as such is subject to changes due to variations in moisture and temperature resulting in minor swelling and shrinking.
• This is not a defect but a natural characteristic of timber. Warp at the face of the door will be considered a defect if it exceeds 1/4 inch when measured as deviation from a straight edge on the suspected concave surface of the door in its installed position.

STORAGE & HANDLING

• This door must be stored in a dry and flat location. Do not expose the door to temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and/or to direct sunlight.
• Do not expose the door to a humidity level higher than 65%RH and lower than 30%RH.
• Do not remove the packaging until the door is installed.
• This door must be stored flat and in dry conditions
• Do not until the door is installed.
• Radiators or direct sunlight
• The air moisture content is down to normal domestic levels

PRECAUTIONS

• This door is not recommended for installation in any new building or freshly plastered location. All plaster, texture, or cement must be completely dry to avoid excessive moisture penetration.
• It is essential that the door should be sealed with a suitable base sealer on both faces and four edges and any cutouts immediately. It is of utmost importance that both ends are completely sealed, as this is where moisture can most easily penetrate the timber.
• Moisture may cause swelling, splitting, or warping.

HANGING

• Prior to hanging this door, inspect for damages and do not proceed to fit the door if any noticeable damage or defect is evident.
• Be sure all jambs and stops are set perfectly square and plumb.
• This door has a trimming allowance of 1/4 in. on each side and 1 inch at the bottom rail. All surfaces must be properly sealed immediately after trimming.
• Holes and drillings should not be at the rail and stile joints as this will result in a weakening of the joint and/or stile.
• The recommended installation orientation for the door is with the smooth side of the glass facing outward.
• In the case of double doors, ensure that the smooth side of the glass is positioned on the same side for both doors.
• The glass is protected by a plastic film for painting purposes, and this film can be peeled back after the painting process.
• BARN/SLIDING DOORS: The hardware installation must be done according to the hardware manufacturer’s instructions.

FACTORY PRIMED & READY TO PAINT

• Sand the entire door lightly using a #220 or higher grit number sandpaper. Thoroughly remove all dust with a tack cloth before applying the finish.
• DO NOT USE compressed air to blow the dust off the door as moisture in the air will cause water spotting.
• Choose any paint indicated for WOOD APPLICATION that suits your taste and apply it according to the paint manufacturer’s instructions; our doors are primed with a water-based primer.
• Be sure that the previous layer of paint coat is completely dry before applying the next one. Cover all surfaces evenly! BE SURE TO SEAL TOP AND BOTTOM of doors, as well as all sides. Apply a minimum of two top coats, sanding between coats.

REMOVING PLASTIC FILM FROM GLASS

• Do not remove the plastic until you have completed painting your door. Using a utility knife or sharpened blade, score the perimeter of the glass as close to the wood molding as possible.
• Incline the blade at a 45° angle, the tip turned towards the junction of the glass panel and molding; Peel back the corner of the plastic film with a dull object, preferably made of plastic or any other material. Repeat the same steps on both sides of the door.

MAINTENANCE & CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS

• It is recommended to clean the door twice a year (monthly in coastal areas) with a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not power-wash doors or use a garden hose.
• This can cause seal failure and allow water to enter the structure. Do not use sharp objects and/or abrasive cleaners, it can damage door surfaces.
• Do not allow aggressive cleaners or solvents to come in contact with door surfaces. Immediately rinse and dry it.

Conditions of Sale

• EightDoors will not be held responsible for any incidental work or expenses as a result of bad handling or incorrect fitting and finishing;
• EightDoors is not responsible for any other finishing applied to the door;
• No claim will be entered into if the door has not been correctly machined, finished, and installed under USE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS. All doors must be properly sealed on all six surfaces.
• The conditions under which this door is stored, installed, and sealed are beyond the manufacturer’s control and therefore we cannot accept responsibility for or warranty against shrinkage, warping, or splitting without inspection and a statement from EightDoors’s technical team.

We strongly advise against use in the following locations:

• Freshly plastered location;
• Dwellings where concrete floors have recently been laid;
• A new build where central heating is used to accelerate the drying-out process;
• Should this door be used in one or more of the above locations we cannot accept any responsibility whatsoever for problems arising.
• EIGHT DOORS CORP.
• e-mail:doors@eightdoors.com
• Website:EightDoors.com

References

• Homepage | Because every door has stories | EightDoors

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