STRIPPING TO REFINISH
1. Choose a standard paint stripper. Paint or stain and topcoat
can be removed with most methylene chloride-based
strippers, such as:
• Bix Quick Stripper
™
• Bix Tuff Job
™
• Savogran SuperStrip
™
• Kutzit
™
• Dad’s Easy Stripper
™
• 3M
™
Safest Stripper
™
NOTE: Some products may warn, Not For Use on Fiberglass.
However, these products can be used safely on fiberglass
doors.
2. Apply stripper to doorlite
frames first and raised panel
inserts second (see illustration).
Remove the stripper within 2–3
minutes. These components
have a factory-applied primer,
which may be removed
with long exposure to paint
strippers. Follow the paint
stripper manufacturer’s
directions and cautions for use
of the paint stripper.
Use a brass wire brush, nylon bristle brush or grade 000 steel
wool for easier removal of paint and stain from the wood
grain texture.
3. Apply stripper to the rest of the door. Work on small
areas at a time. Follow the paint stripper manufacturer’s
directions and cautions for correct use of the paint stripper.
4. Wash off remaining stripper. After the stain or paint has
been removed, scrub the door with an all-purpose cleaner
to completely remove any stripper residue. Rinse well and
wipe dry.
Make sure door is completely clean and dry before
refinishing.
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LONG-TERM MAINTENANCE
• To check for loss of gloss or roughness of your door’s
topcoat over time, save your color test sample and
compare it, periodically, to your door. Store your
sample in a cool, dry place away from the sun.
• All exterior finishes are affected by exposure to sun,
weathering, moisture and air pollutants. Typical
durability of the topcoat is 3–5 years. When the gloss
has decreased or the topcoat feels rough, it’s time to
re-apply a new layer of topcoat.
DO NOT
reuse topcoat more than 3 years old.
DO NOT
use any topcoat that has been frozen.
New Therma-Tru Same-Day
®
stain and topcoat may be
purchased from any Therma-Tru dealer or by calling
1-877-997-8246. Should you prefer to paint your door,
rather than stain it, Therma-Tru can also assist you with
that. For helpful painting tips and products, as well as a
list of Therma-Tru dealers in your area, visit our website at
www.thermatru.com.
If Therma-Tru Same-Day
®
stain and topcoat are applied
according to manufacturer’s instructions and fail to give
complete satisfaction for 5 years from the date of purchase,
return the empty cans to:
Therma-Tru Corporation
601 RE Jones Road
Butler, IN 46721
and Therma-Tru will replace it free of charge. Please include
your name, address and phone number. This warranty
does not include labor or cost of labor for the application
of any stain or topcoat. This product is backed by a 5 year
satisfaction limited warranty and a 5 year limited warranty
against factory defects. For complete details of the Same-Day
stain and topcoat limited warranty, go to www.thermatru.com
or ask your Therma-Tru dealer for more details.
WARRANTY
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SATISFACTION
©2010 Therma-Tru Corporation
Therma-Tru Doors is an operating company of
Fortune Brands, Inc.
Part # MAFSI08
Rev. June 2010
3M is a registered trademark of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
Co.; Dad’s and Dad’s Easy Spray are trademarks of Sansher Corp.; Bix is a
registered trademark of Bix Manufacturing Corp.; Savogran and Super Strip
are registered trademarks of the Savogran Company.
1750 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee, OH 43537
1-800-THERMATRU (843-7628)
www.thermatru.com
