Door skin, a method of etching a plate, and an etched plate formed therefrom

摘要

A molded door skin is provided that features a molded component having a stainable or stained exterior surface including molded grooves and molded tonal portions. The grooves are configured with variable depths and lengths with respect to one another and variably spaced with respect to one another to collectively simulate an appearance of a naturally appearing wood grain tick pattern. The tonal portions are configured to receive and retain sufficient stain to simulate an appearance of darkened naturally appearing wood grain background tone. Doors having the molded door skin or first and second molded door skins are also provided.

主权项

1. A molded door skin, comprising a molded component having a stainable exterior surface comprising molded grooves and molded tonal portions, the grooves configured with variable depths and lengths relative to one another and variably spaced with respect to one another to collectively simulate an appearance of a naturally appearing wood grain tick pattern, the tonal portions comprising depressions configured to receive and retain sufficient stain to simulate an appearance of darkened naturally occurring wood grain background tone.