Can fiberglass exterior doors be made to look like wood?

Regina
by Regina
I'm getting a new front door and can't afford a wood one so I'm getting either a fiberglass or steel one. Can they be made to look like wood? Thanks, Regina
  5 answers
  • Susan E Susan E on Dec 20, 2014
    My sister did it and the result is beautiful. She got a fiberglass door with a raised woodgrain pattern. Make sure you get the right type of stain.
  • Regina Regina on Dec 21, 2014
    Thank you Susan..do you know what she used?
  • MaryStLouis MaryStLouis on Dec 21, 2014
    I have seen several projects done on fiberglass doors using gel stain. It's an oil based stain and I prefer General Finishes gel stain. There are others out there that will work as well. Mine is a personal preference since I've had such great luck with it.
  • Regina Regina on Dec 21, 2014
    thanks
  • Susan E Susan E on Dec 22, 2014
    I didn't know what type of stain she used. Thank you, Mary, for the info.