A bright, freshly painted front door is a quick way to clean up your entrance and boost curb appeal. The color you select should match your home’s style and your personality, bringing a customized touch to this entryway. Before heading to the home improvement supply store, read through a few do’s and don’ts for painting a front door.

Do:

Go bold.

Exciting colors like red, yellow, and bright blue bring a vibrant feel to your home’s entrance. Tones that contrast your siding and other detailing are a better choice and will make your property more dynamic.

Add a primer.

Primers are necessary for ensuring a smooth result on your front door. Besides providing a better base to which paint can adhere more successfully, primer covers and fills imperfections in the surface. Choose acrylic or latex exterior primers for the best finish.

Select durable paint.

When heading to the home improvement supply store, look for latex exterior paints with weather-resistance. This protects your new paint layer from the sun’s rays, heavy rains, and anything else Mother Nature has in store. For metal doors, also find a choice with rust protection for extra durability against the elements.

Don’t:

Forget the storm door.

Make sure the color you select for your main door works well the storm door, especially when the door frames the entryway. For smaller homes, matching the paint color to the storm door’s hue will make the area seem larger, but for medium to larger homes, opt for a contrasting yet complimentary tone.

Ignore landscaping.

Take a look at your garden, lawn, and other landscaping elements. If you are undecided about what color to use for your home, try a hue that works well with the natural elements of your property, especially if you have greenery right around your entryway.

Choose the wrong lighting.

Colors will look different in a variety of environments and levels of illumination. Since the door color will be on the exterior of your home, avoid picking it in the home improvement supply store. Take paint swatches home and look at your options outside in the natural light. This will eliminate any surprises once the paint is applied.

When you are ready to head to the home improvement supply store, Huber Lumber Co is the place to go. Serving the Cincinnati, OH, area including Norwood, Anderson, Elmwood Place, and Mount Healthy, this locally owned store provides building materials and lumber supply for homeowners, contractors, and anyone ready to start an exciting project at their property. Their team can also help guide customers to the right products for the best results. Call (513) 731-4035 or visit them online for more on their inventory.