TO PREVENT WARPING ALWAYS STORE DOORS VERTICALLY OR ON A FLAT SURFACE. KEEP DRY!
DO NOT LAY ON UNCURED CONCRETE.

HANGING THE DOOR:

1. Machine mortises for hinges and drill holes for locksets and/or handless according to hardware manufacturer’s specifications.WORLDDOORS are heavy-duty interior doors. We recommend using 3 hinges during installations. Ball bearing hinges work best with heavy-duty doors. Oversized doors require 4 hinges.
2. Screw holes need to be pre-drilled. Use a centering bit and drill hole deeper than the length of the screw.
3. For any heavy door it is wise to install at least one 3-inch screw in each hinge through the jamb. This long screw will anchor the hinge directly to the structural framing.
4. For optimum results, use a professional to install hardware and hang the door. Be sure to follow manufacturers’ installation instructions on door knob and hardware kits.

FINISHING THE DOOR:

1. WORLDDOORS come factory pre-primed and can be finished with any kind of paint. Be sure to follow paint manufacturers’ instructions. We suggest at least two coats of paint with a light sanding before each coat. Stains and clear coats can be used for doors that have a veneer.
2. Prior to painting be sure the surface is clean and has been scuff sanded lightly with a fine grit sanding sponge. Pay special attention to detailed edges.
3. Gouges and cosmetic damages can be patched using auto body filler. Apply filler to manufacturer’s specifications, sand and paint. Smaller nicks can be repaired with lightweight spackle or putty.

GLASS FOR FRENCH DOORS:

1. French doors are best finished prior to inserting glass.
2. Glass style is your choice. Purchase desired glass from the door distributor or your local glass dealer. French doors require one sheet of glass, which slides between the two skins. The void in the door is 6-mm, however if using 4 or 5-mm glass, tape or foam gaskets should be placed along the edges of the glass.
3. Included with the door is a filler strip piece of MDF, which sits above the glass closing in the top of the door. Before inserting the glass carefully slide this piece of MDF out of the top (push with another thin piece of wood) and once glass is in, place the filler strip back into the void. Do not glue the filler strip into place, as the glass may need to be replaced.
4. Glass sizing formula = (Door Height minus 11 inches) BY (Door Width minus 8 1/2”) For example: an 80” x 36” door would require one sheet of glass with dimensions 69” x 27 1/2”. Use this formula as a guide only. It is highly recommended to make a test panel from a piece of cardboard first.