Artisan Custom Doorworks

Prelude 2 Series

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Vinyl Garage Door

Prelude 2, our affordable vinyl garage door, simulates the look of traditional, carriage house-style garage doors, but it’s actually made from easy-to-maintain cellular vinyl. That means it’s naturally moisture-, weather-, insect-, and rot-resistant for an extended

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Why Choose Prelude?

  • Built on an insulated steel core frame for strength and long-lasting performance.
  • Attractive, low-maintenance vinyl garage door with the design flexibility to complement any home.
  • Tricoya® composite upgrade overcomes the challenges associated with darker paint colors.
  • Bright white interior door surface is a great addition to any garage or workspace.
  • Lightweight product that reduces strain on door hardware, springs, and automatic openers.
  • Standard and custom sizes available to fit new construction or your remodeling needs.

Vinyl Carriage Garage Doors

The Prelude 2 series combines a double-sided steel core frame with a cellular vinyl face that’s adorned with beveled edge trim, panel, and window details. Unfold each section of the menu below to learn more about available upgrades.

Vinyl carriage garage doors are a great choice for homeowners who are looking for an affordable option that’s both low maintenance and durable. Unlike wood composite or faux wood, vinyl doesn’t contain any wood byproducts. However, it can still be shaped and routed using standard woodworking tools.

Because they’re lighter than solid wood, vinyl doors reduce stress on hardware, springs, and openers. They’re also naturally insect-, moisture-, and rot-resistant, making them ideal for humid climates. Best of all, vinyl doors require minimal maintenance – simply wipe them down a few times a year.

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Other Design Specs

  • Can be left unfinished or painted in light colors with a light reflectance value (LRV) higher than 60.
  • Vinyl gets very hot and retains heat with sun exposure, which can create problems for darker paint colors.

The following standard design choices are included in the base price of your door:

  • Square or standard arch top
  • Solid top
  • Double-strength, clear window glass with traditional, rectangular grille lites
  • Standard panel options include:
    • V-groove panels
    • Flat panels
    • Simulated raised panels
  • Trim board options include:
    • Cross bucks (X-bucks)
    • V-bucks
    • Z-bucks (A-bucks)
    • Cross rails
    • Factory primed

The following design upgrades are not included in the base price of your door:

  • Herringbone V-groove panels
  • Tempered, insulated, or specialty glass
  • Custom arch top
  • Mullioned lites
  • Custom-designed panels and window grilles
  • Custom-designed doors
  • Decorative hardware
  • Matching doorstops

Prelude 2 is an unfinished, white cellular PVC door and doesn’t need to be painted. Our Tricoya® composite upgrade comes primed, but we recommend factory-finishing it. You can learn more about your finish options below.

  • Leave the door unfinished.
  • Paint the door yourself.
  • Select any custom color with an LRV greater than 60.
  • Upgrade to Tricoya® and select a factory-finished dark paint color with an LRV of 60 or less.

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