Wood graining your doors is a great way to
add beauty to your home without having
to purchase a new door.
These pictures will help explain
how we wood grain doors.
This picture shows how to cover the dents and imperfections with Bondo.* Be sure to use light skim coats. Let the bond dry. Lightly sand it. If needed, use several slight skim coats to build up the dent until it is smooth. If you use heavy skim coats the coat will crack. Be sure to lightly sand after every coat.
This picture shows applying a light undercoat to
the door and casing. Several under coats of
different colors are applied.
the door and casing. Several under coats of
different colors are applied.
Each undercoat is allowed to dry before
applying the next coat.
This picture shows the dark
over coating around the casing.
over coating around the casing.
In this picture the final dark over coat is applied
to the door. The wood graining is done by hand.
A final clear sealant coat
was used to cover the wood graining
and protect the door.
You might enjoy reading our blog post "How to Woodgrain."
to the door. The wood graining is done by hand.
A final clear sealant coat
was used to cover the wood graining
and protect the door.
You might enjoy reading our blog post "How to Woodgrain."
*Bondo is an all purpose body putty by 3M Company. Be sure to read and follow the directions on the can, or ask your quality paint store for instructions on its use.
This post is only a summary of how we woodgrain. Be sure to consult your painting professional or quality paint store for directions,
