the present invention is directed to a door facing formed from a polymeric composite material . the door facing has a first major surface intended to be interiorly disposed and a second major surface intended to be exteriorly disposed . at least a portion of the first major surface is to be subjected to thermal and mechanical stresses during door assembly . the first major surface has a textured pattern in the portion to be subjected to thermal and mechanical stresses . the textured pattern includes a plurality of spaced grooves extending into the first major surface and minimizing thermal and mechanical stresses . a door formed with the disclosed polymeric door facing and a method of forming a door facing are also disclosed .