EXTERIOR FINISH
The exterior frame and sash are protected by aluminum cladding with our tough EnduraClad
®
or EnduraClad Plus baked-on factory finish that needs no painting. Clean this surface with mild
soap and water. Stubborn stains and deposits may be removed with mineral spirits.
DO NOT
use abrasives.
DO NOT
scrape or use tools that might damage the surface.
Use of inappropriate finishes, solvents, brickwash or cleaning chemicals will cause adverse
reactions with window and door materials and voids the Limited Warranty.
If products cannot be finished immediately, cover with clear plastic to protect from dirt, damage
and moisture. Remove any construction residue before finishing. Sand all wood surfaces lightly
with 180 grit or finer sandpaper.
DO NOT
use steel wool.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO SCRATCH THE
GLASS
. Remove sanding dust.
Pella products must be finished per the below instruction; failure to follow these instructions voids
the Limited Warranty.
• On casement and awnings, it is optional to paint, stain or finish the vertical and horizontal sash
edges.
• On single-hung and double-hung, do not paint, stain or finish the vertical sash edges, any finish on the
vertical sash edges may cause the sash to stick; it is optional to paint, stain or finish the horizontal sash
edges.
• On patio doors, it is optional to paint, stain or finish the vertical and horizontal panel edges.
Note: To maintain proper product performance do not paint, finish or remove the weather-strip-
ping, mohair dust pads, gaskets or vinyl parts. Air and water leakage will result if these parts are
removed. After finishing, allow venting windows and doors to dry completely before closing them.
Pella Corporation is not responsible for interior paint and stain finish imperfections for any product
that is not factory-applied by Pella Corporation. Use of inappropriate finishes, solvents, brickwash,
or cleaning chemicals will cause adverse reactions with window and door materials and voids the
Limited Warranty.
For additional information on finishing see the Pella Owner’s Manual or go to www.pella.com.
INTERIOR FINISH
