How to 'shadow paint' faux panels on plain interior doors?

Perhaps this is what you are looking for Linda! All done with paint!

https://www.lowes.com/n/how-to/faux-panel-painted-door

Here are some ideas for you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmN772xVztg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXi6S61sdfo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpvwZL_SCAA

Here are some tips to paint faux technique https://www.truevaluepaint.com/painting-101/faux-techniques/

These are some great tips. I would suggest you invest in a set of the panels, the kind people use for wainscoting, and use as a template. You could draw the "panels" on the door and then fill in with paint. You have a big job ahead with 10 doors. Are you going to do both sides? Just thinking of it makes me tired.

Hello. Here is a link that could be helpful.

https://www.schlage.com/blog/categories/2019/08/hollow-core-doors-diy.html

Here's some ideas from Pinterest:

https://www.pinterest.com/LuxeArchitectural/door-moulding-kits/

Hi Linda, hope this video helps you out, looks fantastic!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpvwZL_SCAA

Hi! maybe this will help

https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/16-pro-tips-for-painting-interior-doors-52793

Hi Linda, I found an easy project for you on Hometalk:

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/faux-moulding-for-dummies-1149088

I still would take it one step further though and try to shade the outer edges so that the outer edges of the faux molding looks more realistic. To my eye, this project could use a couple more steps.

You can buy thin wood trim from lowes or home depot . Mark your door where you want your " panels" then measure and cut the trim and glue it in place . Then paint the door !

Hello Linda,

Practice first on a odd board or paper to make sure the effect is what you are looking for and alter it to suit requirements: - What you do is paint top and one side of panel light and the bottom and the other side slightly darker. This gives a shadow effect.

Here is an easy good looking paint job... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpvwZL_SCAA

Here is a helpful video that will get you the faux panel look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE3xWwK3P4M

I would chalk paint and then use wax to achieve your faux look