How to Care for Your New Door

Storage Before Installation

• Store your door flat in a dry, well-ventilated space.
• Avoid direct sunlight, heat sources, or damp environments.
• Never store in a room with wet plaster or fresh renovation work, allow at least six weeks drying time.

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Finishing Your Door

• Finish your door with a high-quality, weather-resistant oil based paint or stain. Our doors and frames are delivered primed with a professional, industrial-grade primer (nitrocellulose-based) that is generally compatible with most paint systems. However, some more specialist products are designed to work specifically with their own Exterior Wood Primer & Undercoat. Please make sure you follow the instructions on the side of the tin.
• Finish both sides and all four edges, including hinge, lock, and letterbox cut-outs.
• Apply at least three coats of finish for full protection.
• The primer your door arrives with is not fully waterproof, so it’s important to apply the final finish as soon as possible, ideally the day after installation. Please ensure this is done before any rain or moisture exposure, as this can cause issues with the timber and finish.

Important:

Avoid dark-coloured paints or stains. Dark finishes that are in the direct sun can absorb heat, which can cause cracking, twisting, or warping.

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Ongoing Maintenance

• Inspect your door regularly for signs of wear or damage.  
• Lightly sand and reapply a coat of your chosen finish at least once a year.  including hinge, lock, and letterbox cut-outs.
• Promptly address any small cracks, splits, or chips by sanding and refinishing the affected areas.

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