Why Choose Artisan
Since 1995, Artisan Custom Doorworks has been dedicated to crafting high quality, custom carriage garage doors. We combine time-tested construction methods and innovation to continuously create visually appealing doors.
Artisan garage doors are more than functional, they enhance a home’s character, value, and security, Thoughtfully designed and built to last, they reflect craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Artisan Garage Door Benefits
Full Face Frame System
Our doors are built as one solid unit and sliced to function as an overhead door—ensuring all the components are in perfect alignment.
Pressure Laminating System
It applies 1200 pounds per square foot of vacuum pressure, bonding the face and core frames together and eliminating any deviation in the thickness of the door. This process also fully conceals any face-level nails or screws, creating a smooth finish ready for staining or painting.
Individual Component Finishing
Individual component finishing enhances the surface of our faux wood doors, preventing excess stain from collecting at the sides and bottom of the panels.
Our Building Process
We utilize an extensive array of modern, efficient woodworking equipment, and our staff is highly trained in every aspect of our production process. Here’s a closer look at how we build each Artisan garage door:
- Milling & Parts. Using customer-approved shop drawings, we rough mill for sizing and surfacing and carefully machine each part to meet our exacting standards.
- Window Grilles. All of our window grilles are handcrafted and painstakingly mitered together before heading to pre-finishing.
- Pre-Finishing. Most of our garage doors receive a finish prior to final assembly. Pre-finishing allows the finish to cover all edges of the door parts and ensures that no raw, unfinished edges are exposed during normal expansion and contraction.
- Assembly. During assembly, core and face frames are assembled and connected using fasteners and adhesives. The one-piece unit is cut into overhead sections through the face frames, which are then appropriately sanded and caulked.
- Finishing & Inspection. If you choose a factory finish, your door will proceed to the paint room for its final finish. We use waterborne systems for both our paint and stain finishes.
- Packaging. After finishing, window glass and grilles are installed. We perform a final inspection of your door and photograph it prior to individually wrapping each piece for safe shipping.
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A Knowledgeable Dealer Network
Artisan products can be purchased through our extensive network of knowledgeable and professional dealers. Your local dealer will guide you through the process of designing, purchasing, and installing your doors, along with providing service after the fact.