AWI Standards

a) Aesthetic rules apply to exposed and semi-exposed surfaces visible after installation.

b) Overall appearance shall be:

c) Raised grain and oxidation shall be removed.

d) Particles and dust shall be removed.

e) Separation of finish from substrate is not permitted.

f) Filled nail holes shall be inconspicuous.

g) Sanding scratches shall be inconspicuous.

h) Indentations, scrapes, blotching, orange peel, runs, sags, blistering, blushing, checking, crazing, cracking, adhesive spots, and pin holes are considered defects.

i) Defects shall be:

j) Field repairs shall be inconspicuous.

k) Exposed and semi-exposed surfaces shall be finished.

a) Both faces and vertical edges of doors shall receive the same number of coats.

b) Top and bottom edges shall be sealed.

c) Factory cut-outs shall be sealed