Therma-Tru SHOP 3 Door Preparation - U1 Revised - Manual (Page 46)

Door
Preparation
3.46 2014 (U1 REVISED) Shop 3
Door Bottom Selection & Installation
Sweep/Replacement Door Bottom
Fill Kerfs with Sealant
Fill kerfs in bottom rail with sealant
(Elastomeric or Polyurethane) if working
with trimmed door and shallow kerfs.
Fill kerfs
Caulk around
Entire edge and
along center.
Caulk Sweep/Replacement Door Bottom
Select a sealant (Elastomeric or Polyurethane)
that provides excellent adhesion to both plastic
and wood.
Apply bead of sealant (Elastomeric or Polyurethane)
to entire edge and center of the door.
Fasten Door Bottom
Place door bottom against rail.
Align at ends and against inside face
with lip.
Staple in place, beginning at center.
Work toward each end and fasten as
shown. Press flat to avoid scalloping.
Staple twice at each end as shown.
3” 1”
1/4” or 1/2” crown x
3/4” or 7/8”
staple
Lip