Care and Maintenance
Proper door care is essential for their longevity, functionality, and safety. Regular maintenance will make your Spence Doors last longer and look better.
Door Painting
Getting the most out of your Spence Doors means ensuring that sealing and painting are done correctly in a timely manner.
If they arrived unsealed, all doors must have both faces and all four edges sealed with two coats as soon as they arrive on site. This is particularly important for veneered door leafs. Don’t leave doors in their raw state on site. Failure to seal doors promptly or correctly may invalidate their warranty.
Complete and continuous coating protection is important, as humidity can cause the deterioration of untreated doors. To seal the surfaces on doors, a quick-drying primer/undercoat is recommended. Light sanding with fine paper between coats removes grain-raise and further enhances the final finish. A minimum of two coats of final finishing paint is recommended.
Ensure Australian Standard AS1909 is followed, particularly for external doors to ensure durability. For External doors only light colored paints should be used to minimise heat absorption.
The use of high gloss paints may highlight door component show through which is allowed under AS1908.
Tip
Vision panel beadings on 60 min rated door are backed with a ceramic insulating tape which will readily take up any paint applied to it. We recommend close attention to masking to protect the ceramic tape, and avoid heavy application of paint to the beading adjacent to the glass. Alternatively, a thin bead of neutral cure silicone sealant may be applied to the gap between the glass and the beading.
Warranty / Durability
Any penetrations/cutouts added to the door must be sealed
All door hardware must be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure weather tightness is achieved.
Failure to observe any of these instructions will void the product warranty and compromise product durability.
More Resources
Facts about Bowing of Doors
Timber and MDF doors generally warp or bow over time, resulting in gaps between the door and the frame, which can compromise energy efficiency, security and functionality.
Important Australian Standards
What to know in reference to the National Construction Code (NCC) which is Australia’s primary set of technical design and construction provisions for buildings.
Hardware Explained
Appropriate door hardware ensures security, fire safety and functionality and should be selected with accessibility in mind.
Different Wall Systems
Different wall systems play a crucial role in selecting and installing doors, particularly in commercial and industrial settings. Regardless of your wall, Spence Doors has a solution for you.
Materials Explained
The material composition of a door defines both its functional properties and visual finish. Each materials offers its own advantages, understand which is best suited to your project.
