Over the last few years, fiberglass entry doors with engraved linear patterns have seen a huge surge in popularity. What started as a way to imitate traditional plank-style wood doors has evolved into something much more modern and design-forward.
Today, we’re seeing a wide range of engraved styles—everything from minimalist straight-line patterns to more complex layouts like herringbone and chevron engravings. These textures and grooves transform what would otherwise be a plain fiberglass slab into a centerpiece that elevates the entire entrance.
Clean Lines on a Woodgrain Fiberglass Door
This particular project featured a simple, elegant approach. Just a few horizontal grooves cut across a mahogany-grain fiberglass door slab—a clean pattern that adds subtle depth and rhythm to the design. It kept everything within a modern visual language but made the door feel unique and intentional, instead of flat or generic.
This kind of subtle pattern is often the sweet spot when working with contemporary homes. It adds just enough detail to draw attention without distracting from the overall architecture.
From Routers to CNC Machines
I remember when we first started experimenting with engraving fiberglass doors. I spent a lot of time testing different jigs and using a handheld router to find methods that wouldn’t damage the fiberglass skin. It was a slow, careful process—and one slip could mean starting over.
Thankfully, things have come a long way. With CNC door engraving becoming more accessible in recent years, we’re now able to execute more intricate and precise patterns faster and more consistently. CNCs also open the door to experimenting with custom groove layouts, variable depth cuts, and even asymmetrical patterns that would have been almost impossible to do by hand.
Right now, we’re exploring several new design ideas that fully take advantage of what CNC routing can offer. There’s a lot of potential to push creative boundaries while maintaining the durability and performance that makes fiberglass doors such a popular choice in the first place.
Final Thoughts
This project is a great reminder that small design elements—like a few well-placed horizontal lines—can completely change how a door feels and functions within the context of a home. With the flexibility of fiberglass and the precision of CNC technology, there’s never been a better time to experiment and elevate your entry systems.
We’re excited to keep pushing that evolution forward.