Simulated Raised Panel Door
This step by step tutorial from jenna sue design company takes a plain slab door and turns it into a five panel door.
Simulated raised panel door. Build simulated mdf raised panel doors and door edges using interchangeable solid carbide insert knives designed to give the appearance of a raised panel door in mdf or solid panels. Panel doors for every budget. Time wise my panels were 37 x 17 1 2 and 23 x 17 1 2 and it took about 3 hours to measure cut the trim and glue. The black paint gives her doors an extra luxurious appeal too.
Skip to the end of the images gallery. Using a tape measure and t square lay out two rectangles one inside the other for each faux panel using light pencil lines. I already had the paint. The plunge form knives can also be used to.
The ez door installation kit contains everything needed for application of the door panels including the door panel frames alignment template self adhering tabs sealant and installation. See options below. The flat paneled door with molding trim to faux raised panel door project including trim and paint cost around 30 00. For a flawless paint job be sure to check out these door painting tips and tricks.
Print a copy of the door painting guide. Replacement solid carbide insert knives for simulated raised panel door edge mdf and wood cabinet door making router bits. For most doors you ll have at least two panels one above and one below the doorknob. You can also divide the large panels into smaller ones on the top or bottom.
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