Re: Design suggestion request

On Sat, 29 Apr 2006 15:39:20 GMT, Ba r r y
<DwightSchrute@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

A faux paint job would be better than what you've got, and if you don't like
the results, it is reversible. Doesn't Jewitt or Flexner have a recipe for
faux finishes on their website?

They sure do. Since the door is surrounded by real wood, and is next
to a real wood closet door, I figured this won't be the best location
for a faux finish.

I would look for a good painter and ask if he could wood grain the
door to match. This technique is quite common on both metal and
fiberglass doors and a skilled painter should be able to make a very
good match. While it won't be a real wood door, it should look very
close and IMO will likely look as good as any of the alternatives
mentioned.
I also think you could do this yourself but it might take a few
attempts to get good colors and a few more attempts to get the
graining technique down. I'd pay the painter.

Mike O.
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