An unexpected paint color can create an inviting entrance to the home.
Creating an inviting entranceway to the home begins with refinishing the front door. Choosing the correct color and door style sets the tone for the home's interior design and compliments the architecture. The most common types of front doors include steel doors, fiberglass doors and wooden doors. According to the House Painting Info website, all three of these doors can be painted, but each requires its own technique. Does this Spark an idea?
Color Choice
The experts at House Beautiful recommend choosing a paint color that makes a statement. The front door is often one of the first things that a visitor notices; an interesting color can be welcoming. Create an air of mystery with a raisin color, which mixes tones of purple, gray and brown. For an impactful statement, choose a cinnamon or Moroccan-inspired red, which combines orange and red tones. This color has a lot of depth and adds definition to the door. A peach or yellow front door adds a sunny, warm feeling to the walkway.
Door Style
According to the Southern Living website, choosing the correct style of door is equally important for creating an inviting entranceway. For a formal Colonial-style home, consider adding a pediment over the door. Additionally, a simple, unadorned door with glass panels is ideal for an Arts and Crafts-style home.
Steel Doors
Once you choose the color and door style, it is important to understand the material used to construct the door. Each type of door requires specific preparation prior to painting. Prep a steel door for painting by removing hardware and weather stripping. Clean the door with a mild, outdoor cleanser to remove fingerprints and grime, suggests the House Painting Info website. Prime the door with a quick drying, oil-based primer. Most steel doors require at least one coat of primer follow by two coats of oil-based, exterior paint. For a smooth finish, use a paint roller or a sprayer to apply the paint.
Fiberglass Doors
Fiberglass doors are another popular type of front door, according to the House Painting Info website. Embossed fiberglass doors are a common alternative to wooden doors. After removing all the hardware and weather stripping, clean the door with mineral spirits and use a flat chisel to remove any stuck-on grime. Sanding a fiberglass door may ruin the door. Apply an oil-based gel stain with a clean rag and use a brush to remove excess stain.
Wood Doors
Wooden doors should never be painted with a latex-based exterior paint, according to the Natural Handyman website. Latex paint contributes to a door sticking. Use an exterior, oil-based paint. Sand the door to create an uneven surface and apply a coat of oil-based primer. Allow adequate time for the primer to dry before painting the door. Like steel doors, a smooth finish is easier to achieve when using a paint roller or a sprayer
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