Over the years there have been some attempts in the marketplace to provide solutions to enhancing this boring large chunk of metal that stands so prominently on the front of millions of american homes.
Garage door veneer.
Almost everyone s got one most ignore it it s just there.
Forty something years later chad still doesn t know what he wants to do if he grows up.
It s an attractive look desired by lots of homeowners.
Clopay canyon ridge carriage house 5 layer garage doors take inspiration from the coach house designs of yesteryear and bring them to life with today s technology.
A splintered history of wood.
Garageskins will allow any homeowner with a standard metal overhead garage door to add the look of a real wood carriage house door in under an hour and for less than 1000.
Remember a street facing garage door can take up to 60 of the first impression of your home so make it count.
Get the look of a traditional carriage house garage door for a fraction of the retail price.
Reface your garage door with this wood veneer and make it look like a 10 000 door.
These doors are constructed with steel for strength and durability and molded composite materials for beauty and realism.
With these diy plans you can make your own using a standard hardboard garage door.
The other nice thing is that the garage doors are not ugly metal or fiberglass doors but carriage style doors that look like they are constructed of multiple planks of wood.
Spike carlsen is a former editor at the family handyman and is the author of three books.
Contact a distributor for wooden garage door cost.