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Best paint for front door


Are you looking to brighten up your home’s entrance? Do you want to add curb appeal and enhance your property’s aesthetic appearance? Would you like to know what the best paint is for your front door? Let’s find out!

Can I paint all front door materials?

The short answer is no.

You should only ever paint timber front doors. uPVC, aluminium, and composite doors are coloured during manufacture and are not suitable for re-painting.

If you have a wood front door, you should correctly prepare the wood before re-painting. This involves sanding down the surface to remove the existing paint or varnish to make it smooth enough for paint application.

Do I need an undercoat or primer to paint my front door?

Yes. You should always apply at least two coats of exterior weather seal undercoat when painting an exterior door.

This can then be finished with one or two coats of weather shield paint in your desired colour to provide the best weather protection.

What paint is best for a front door?

Dulux exterior paint is often cited as a high quality exterior door paint. Some people prefer a gloss finish while others prefer matt.

It’s worth noting that stains and scratches are more visible on a gloss finish.

Where possible, a trade-quality paint will provide the best finish and protection. These are readily available from builders merchants across the UK.

What colour paint is best for a front door?

This depends on the look you want to achieve. Try select a colour that matches your property’s appearance.

Selecting front door paint that’s the same as your window frames, roofline and guttering will help to create a uniform aesthetic to your property exterior.

If you have a rendered façade that is painted in a light colour, then you may want to paint your front door in a bold red, blue, or dark green to create a striking contrast.

If your property exterior is dark brickwork, on the other hand, you can create a stunning effect by painting your door in a lighter more subtle colour.

Should I choose ‘on trend’ front door paint colour

This very much depends on your personal preferences. Have a drive around your neighbourhood to see what front door colours are popular in your local area and see what you think looks good.

Then you can either choose similar colours for your own front door or opt for something completely different to make your home really stand out.

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