June 15, 2015

Already Finished

 

Many of us have done home remodeling projects that involve staining or painting a door. Last week, while on vacation, I spent several days staining SIX interior doors. I had to mask off the entryways as if a crime scene had taken place. And try keeping a 7-year old from touching them too!

 

The entire time, I kept thinking what a luxury it is for homeowners purchasing ProVia's Signet Fiberglass doors, that these doors come prefinished and ready for installation. No crime scene tape, no mess to clean up, no waiting for drying. And this isn't your ordinary stain or paint job either. Finishes are hand-applied by professional craftsmen, many of whom have been perfecting their skills for years. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the process.

The Superiority of Signet�

Signet Fiberglass doors are available in Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Fir and Knotty Alder Series.
Signet Stain Series
Signet Species
Structurally, the Signet door is far superior to traditional fiberglass doors with robust hardwood stiles and rails dovetailed at each corner. All Signet Fiberglass doors include our exclusive DuraFuse™ Finishing System featuring P3 Fusion, allowing us to offer an industry-best 10-Year finish warranty.

Signet Fiberglass Stain Finishes

The DuraFuse Stain Finishing System is a 7-step process involving four layers on the door. The result is a long-lasting finish that gleams with the richness of real wood (even though it's durable fiberglass).

DuraFuse Stain Finishing System
  1. P3 Fusion: Proprietary Preparation Processes (P3) ensure unprecedented finish durability
  2. Stain Finish: Hand-applied finish, formulated exclusively for Signet Fiberglass doors
  3. UV-Resistant Clear Coat: A layer of 2-part urethane, catalyst-hardened clear coat with UV inhibitors is applied
  4. Oven-Cured: Clear coat is oven-cured for lasting durability
  5. Hand-Sanded: The door is sanded, preparing the surface for the second layer of clear coat
  6. UV-Resistant Clear Coat: A second layer of 2-part urethane, catalyst-hardened clear coat with UV inhibitors is applied
  7. Oven-Cured: The door is oven-cured a second time, creating a long-lasting durable finish
Signet Fiberglass Paint Finishes

The DuraFuse Paint Finishing System is a 5-step process involving three layers on the door. The result is a long-lasting finish available in 16 paint colors.

DuraFuse Paint Finishing System
  1. P3 Fusion: Proprietary Preparation Processes (P3) ensure unprecedented finish durability
  2. Base Coat (Prime Paint): A 2-part urethane, catalyst-hardened base coat is applied by a robotic reciprocating paint system
  3. Oven-Cured: Base coat is oven-cured for lasting durability
  4. Finish Coat: The door is then coated with a 2-part urethane, catalyst-hardened finish coat
  5. Oven-Cured: The door is oven-cured a second time, creating a long-lasting durable finish

My manual process wasn't nearly as painstaking as what you see above, but it was MUCH more painful than simply ordering a Signet Fiberglass door! Help your customers see the terrific value of a door that comes "already finished." Feel free to contact me if I can help you in your sales efforts. 


 

 Wanda Angel,
Door and Window Brand Manager