We (our local athletic association) bought a pre-built building, but we had to relocate one of the doors. We replaced the panel with a matching piece, but we're not sure how to finish it so that it matches the rest of the building. I guess the manufacturer is no longer reachable (which doesn't give me a great feeling), so we're left to guessing. Any ideas? Original is the yellower material on the left side and the thin strip on the top by the green metal roofing. The new panel is on the right (paler color).
Best Answer
I would do the following, assuming you have some scraps from making the panel:
Print out the photo and take it, along with a small scrap, to your local store with outdoor paint stains. (big box, hardware, or paint store) and see if you can match the color. If you are lucky, a person there might be able to narrow down the choices based on the type of wood. Purchase a few of the smallest cans that might create the same results. On some of the scraps stain them with the different stains and let them dry. Compare them with the original stained piece. If they are not close enough, repeat the process.
If you still end up with differences, try getting it close and stain the new part of the door. Then apply a covering type stain over both the old and new.