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Finish
should be dry for a minimum of 48 hours before being packed and stacked
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Longer in
humid weather
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Longer
for glazed & full-fill finishes
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Most wood
finishes take 30 days to fully cure and harden
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Never
stack pieces “finish to finish” without a protective layer between
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Always
use plain paper or a closed cell foam between layers when bundling
multiple shelves, doors or panels
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Never use
corrugated cardboard between layers – it will leave an imprint
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Never use
newspaper between layers as the ink may transfer onto the finished piece
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Whenever
possible ship bundles of shelves, doors or panels on edge rather than
laying flat
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Never
leave newly finished products in a truck for an extended period of time
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Summer
heat can cause freshly finished pieces to stick together or to leave an
imprint from their wrapper
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Winter
cold can cause freshly finished pieces to cold check and crack
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Store
shelves, doors or panels standing on end at the jobsite rather than
laying flat.
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Cut the
tape or wrapper on bundles as soon as possible after the product is
delivered to relieve pressure
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Make sure
moving pads and blankets are clean and free of debris
