Three years ago we replaced an old garage door with a very simple, flat panel, no-lite, garage door. At the time I was told that "carriage style" garage doors were not readily available, could only be custom made at great expense. Now I'm wondering if there is any way to mimic the look of a carriage door. I was thinking of somehow nailing or using liquid nails to apply very thin strips of vinyl to get those "barn door" markings. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas? Thanks, Ria in Cape Cod
Posts: 1 | Location: Cape Cod, MA | Registered: 28 March 2005
By flat panel do you mean one piece or sectional overhead door? Define carrige style. Do you want it to look like two doors that are hinged to open out? What ever you face the door with it needs to be at least 1/8 inch thick to creat a shadow line or you might as will faux paint a carrige door. You also must insure that any overlay at the top of the door will clear that first movement of the door. If memory serves me well this is more of a problem with sectional doors that solid doors. Your message is two weeks old so if you are still looking for suggestion I look forward to your direct reply. Andy
Posts: 32 | Location: West Virginia | Registered: 08 February 2005
There is a company called CoralTech out of Florida that makes high density foam panels that are light weight and can be applied with a construction adhesive to your garage door. They have several different styles and colors, along with hinges and handles. I've had people come up and touch ours, and still cannot tell that they are not heavy wood doors! I believe they're website is www.coraltechinc.com
Almost all of the major manufacturers now make overhead doors that mimic carraige style doors. I you cannot go to the expense of replacing you door after only 3 yrs, you should apply wooden moulding (if your door is wooden)to match a traditional style. If you are not a good carpenter this will look sloppy, so spare your neighbors the eyesore & ask for help. Good luck!!
I was quoted $6550 last month for a 15' x 7' carriage house door through a local garage door company. I spent days trying to find another way, and finally located an installer who is getting me a sectional, flush panel, all-wood door that I will then customize myself. The basic door is only costing me $850, and the materials I will apply to it won't be over $100 more. The $850 includes the typical hardware attached to the back of the door as well as the track it slides on. Installation will cost another $400. So for 850 + 100 + 400 = $1350, I'm saving $5200 by doing the carriage-house trim myself. And get this: the garage door is coming from the exact same factory that would have made it using the expensive garage door company. Unbelievable.
Posts: 6 | Location: Sacramento CA | Registered: 12 April 2005
Originally posted by bobatly: Three years ago we replaced an old garage door with a very simple, flat panel, no-lite, garage door. At the time I was told that "carriage style" garage doors were not readily available, could only be custom made at great expense. Now I'm wondering if there is any way to mimic the look of a carriage door. I was thinking of somehow nailing or using liquid nails to apply very thin strips of vinyl to get those "barn door" markings. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas? Thanks, Ria in Cape Cod
Take your band saw and rip 34" cedar to 1/4"+. Plane to 1/4" and stick to the garage door with polyurathane glue. You can gain the required clearance by placing a couple of washers behind the mounting hardware. You will need to adjust the springs that assist the door with opening.
I think if you'll check Clopay Doors you'll find a choice of carriage style doors. I ordered their catalog and it's very comprehensive -- lots of styles including pictures of carriage house structures! Go to www.Clopaydoor.com, or visit your Home Depot -- I believe theiy are an agent for Clopay as well.
Piotyr
Posts: 2 | Location: Redlands, California | Registered: 12 April 2005
Originally posted by bobatly: Three years ago we replaced an old garage door with a very simple, flat panel, no-lite, garage door. At the time I was told that "carriage style" garage doors were not readily available, could only be custom made at great expense. Now I'm wondering if there is any way to mimic the look of a carriage door. I was thinking of somehow nailing or using liquid nails to apply very thin strips of vinyl to get those "barn door" markings. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas? Thanks, Ria in Cape Cod
------------------------------------------------ I want to do exactly the same thing. Would you please tell me what you eventually did?
Originally posted by L. Fitzgerald: There is a company called CoralTech out of Florida that makes high density foam panels that are light weight and can be applied with a construction adhesive to your garage door. They have several different styles and colors, along with hinges and handles. I've had people come up and touch ours, and still cannot tell that they are not heavy wood doors! I believe they're website is www.coraltechinc.com
------------------------------------------------ I looked at the Coral Cechninc web and found some interesting ideas. I saw no prices. Can you give me an idea of what the cost is for the "decoration."
has there been any updates on this? I have been looking for this exact product. Have you gotten a price quote or have you done this project. I am very eager to get this done.
Originally posted by ollie: has there been any updates on this? I have been looking for this exact product. Have you gotten a price quote or have you done this project. I am very eager to get this done.
They will quote you a price, based on infomation you provide. I have not moved ahead yet, and did not ask for a price quote. I really only want hinges and handles. Coraltech will supply those separately. The heart of their system is a covering for the entire door that simulates wood.
Check out 3M http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/!ut/p/kcxml/04_Sj9SP...t_By0S_IcFQEAIje0Z0! with their 3M™ VHB™ Tapes reliably bond metals, plastics, wood & glass eliminating drilling and unsightly fasteners to enable creation of new material combinations and high impact visual designs. Tapes provide reliable, durable attachment solutions, sealant to keep out dirt and water, shock and vibration reduction and are high temperature resistant eliminating the cracking problems of attaching vinyl and metal together using other adhesives. Since this product is mainlying used commercially, you will probably need to call 3M,(1-888-364-3577) to obtain local distributors of the tape. You can purchased the hardware at Home Depot - Straps are $14.40 and handles are $4.50 - Custom order in the door department. A roll of tape has 36 yards and runs $40 - $60 (1/2 or 1" width in white or dark gray). Since I have 3 garage doors (hardware cost of $200), I am considering replicating the hardware straps and attach with the tape. Hope this helps a little.
I don't really understand why you would want to mimic carriage doors, other than to save money. Everything seems to be fake these days, it drives me nuts. If you do decide to go for real carriage doors Old House Web is a good resource: http://www.oldhouseweb.com/suppliers_of/11532_Garage_Doors_.shtml otherwise, I prefer the <a href="http://www.realcarriagedoors.com/>real carriage door company</a>, I've heard pretty good things about them. Their gallery shows some pretty impressive stuff, anyway...
Just some thoughts.
Posts: 1 | Location: United States | Registered: 15 September 2006
Originally posted by ollie: has there been any updates on this? I have been looking for this exact product. Have you gotten a price quote or have you done this project. I am very eager to get this done.
I also contacted www.coraltechinc.com, they charge $25.00 per square ft. $2800.00 for a standard 16 x 7 double door. This includes staining to match any existing fixtures, and shipping. They require a 50% deposit, and 6-8 weeks for delivery.You need to have a 'flush panel' garage door. Installation is up to you! If I go with it I'll post with the results! I've been researching for a year and this is the best 'faux' deal I've found. The other option I'm considering is buying a 'Clopay' carriage door and faux painting with pigment and glazes.
I have encountered the same problem, inthat ready made carriaqge doors are very expensive. My garage has two single car openings with two swinging doors per opening, each door measuring 82"*47.75". This is still just in the planning stages.
I plan to build each door starting with 3/4" furniture grade mahogany faced plywood. Then box in the face with 3/4"*4" mahogany, using the standard creating a raised panel effect. I will further trim the boxed in sections with WP163 base cap moulding.
This door will be all mahogany and stained. I hve just completed a materials cost. The materials needed are: 1 pc 3/4" 4*8' furniture grade mohogany faced; 28 total board foot mohogany 3/4"*4"; 44 total board foot mohogany WP163 base cap moulding (11/16"*1 3/8"). Total cost per door is $256.88.
Granted, you have to be a pretty good woodworker to pull this off but if so this looks like a good solution.
Originally posted by the great one: I have encountered the same problem, inthat ready made carriaqge doors are very expensive. My garage has two single car openings with two swinging doors per opening, each door measuring 82"*47.75". This is still just in the planning stages.
I plan to build each door starting with 3/4" furniture grade mahogany faced plywood. Then box in the face with 3/4"*4" mahogany, using the standard creating a raised panel effect. I will further trim the boxed in sections with WP163 base cap moulding.
This door will be all mahogany and stained. I hve just completed a materials cost. The materials needed are: 1 pc 3/4" 4*8' furniture grade mohogany faced; 28 total board foot mohogany 3/4"*4"; 44 total board foot mohogany WP163 base cap moulding (11/16"*1 3/8"). Total cost per door is $256.88.
Granted, you have to be a pretty good woodworker to pull this off but if so this looks like a good solution.
My garage door is solid Mahogany and could easily be modified to look like a carriage door. You can see it in the Exterior Pictures of my Photo Gallery at CraftsmanRemodel.com.
Posts: 14 | Location: Palos Verdes, CA | Registered: 02 September 2006
