The process of faux wood graining on doors, specifically quarter-sawn oak. My favorite wood to replicate. The canvas per say is usually not wood but when the manufactures gives it a texture like wood, it is problematic to give it the best look. These doors had a deep textured heart grain, so is not possible to hide that texture short of a bondo fill and sanding. My swipe tool does remove it, and the combs dont work as well as flat surfaces will.. The most realistic results will happen with flat surfaces, flat is the best canvas for any faux wood project.

Real Quarter-sawn oak is rather expensive in comparison to most woods.

Quarter sawn oak, red or white has long history being used in antique furniture and doors and I own quite a few vintage oak pieces of furniture to study the real deal.

Visit www.artfauxdoors.com to see more faux wood projects. This wood is unique, with a wide spectrum of tiger affects. Other woods are easier to replicate than this one. Ive made quite the collection of silicone tools.

With all the interest in my "wheel" I've made one that is re designed to contain the swiped material, so it is more effective than the one i used in this video. "Tiger Swiper" is available for sale now. Made to order, Contact me at [email protected] to get more info. Dave

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