Finishing the Product
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Upstate recommends using a sanding sealer or a conditioner to be applied to the product(s) before finishing helping in the ease of finishing the product(s).
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Please use only high-quality stain and/or paint to finish your door(s)/unit(s), and carefully follow all of the stain/paint manufacturer’s instructions regarding application of the product.
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If your door(s)/unit(s) are going to be placed in the structure with direct exposure to sunlight, Upstate recommends avoiding dark stains/paints. Excessive heat buildup will push moisture out of the wood, causing your door(s)/panel(s) to shrink and check/crack.
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Pay careful attention to detail and make sure you seal all surfaces of the product(s) including front and back faces, top/bottom/left/right edges, hinge pockets and all areas that have been machined for hardware (i.e., flush bolts, mortises, multi-point’s, etc.)
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Upstate Door recommends applying a minimum of three (3) finish coats of high-quality varnish/paint.
DO NOT use lacquer or polyurethane-based sealers that do not have a U.V. inhibitor (applies to exterior applications only)