Stain Instructions - Woodgrain Fiberglass Doors
Kit Includes:
1 Pair Nitrile Gloves
1 Graining Pad
1 2” Brush
1 22 oz. Can of Color Base Coat
1 8 oz. Can of Grain Coat
1 2 oz. Bottle of Grain Ease Wetting Agent
Additional Supplies Required:
Clean Cotton Cloth
Paper Towels
Mineral Spirits
Denatured Alcohol
Q-Tips
Working temperature/humidity conditions:
The ideal conditions are temperatures between 60° - 90° with humidity in the 50% range. Higher or lower ranges can negatively affect drying times, adhesion and overall finish quality.
Step #1 – Door Preparation
Before applying the base coat make sure the door is clean and free of any dirt or oils. Wipe the surface with a clean cotton cloth dampened with mineral spirits or denatured alcohol. Allow the door to dry.
Note: Do not sand stainable surface.
Step #2 – Color Base Coat Application
Stir the base coat thoroughly. Spray or brush one coat evenly over the entire door always brushing in the direction of the grain. Allow to completely dry (1 – 2 hours based on conditions). Apply a second coat and allow to dry completely, preferably overnight.
Note: Failure to allow the base color coat to completely dry will cause steps #3 and #4 to mix with the base color coat and ruin the entire process.
Step #3 – Grain Ease Wetting Agent
Using the graining pad, apply a light coat of the Grain Ease wetting agent over the entire door. This step conditions the door surface for the next step and makes the graining process easier. The wetting agent never dries, so proceed to Step #4.
Step #4 – Grain Coat Process
Begin this process by coating small areas at a time, starting with the door panels. Using the graining pad, work the graining solution into the ticking, or deep grain crevices in the door skin. Cover the area completely and watch for the solution to dull, or haze over. Using a soft paper towel, remove the excess graining solution. As the excess solution is removed, the paper towel will begin to drag. Switch to a clean part of the towel and continue the process. A brush or Q-tip is helpful in removing excess solution from panel corners and recessed areas.
If the graining solution becomes too dry in the removal process, additional Grain Ease wetting agent can be applied to ease the problem.
Move to the next overlapping area and repeat the process until completion.
Step #5 – Final Buffing
The final step is an overall wiping of the entire door using a clean paper towel. This final buffing process should be done in consistent, smooth motions to achieve uniform color tone.
Note: No additional coats of exterior clear finishes are required or recommended. Our fiberglass staining process contains UV inhibitors and no additional top coats are necessary.
An annual cleaning with mild household soaps is recommended.