Front Door Painting in Charleston, SC
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Licensed & Insured · Serving the Charleston area
What’s included
- Remove door hardware and cover non-removable items with tape
- Sand or degloss the existing finish for adhesion
- Fill any dents, scratches, or weathered wood grain
- Apply exterior primer to bare or filled spots
- Brush on two to three coats of exterior paint or door enamel
- Reinstall hardware and check door operation
How it works
Remove hardware and prep
We remove the lockset and knocker, sand the door surface, and fill any dings or weathered wood for a smooth, ready surface.
Prime and paint
We prime bare or filled areas, then apply exterior enamel in multiple coats, letting each coat dry fully before the next.
Reinstall and check
We put all hardware back, verify the door latches properly, and clean up any small drips around the frame.
Problems we fix
- Paint cracking and peeling on doors that face west or south and get heavy afternoon sun
- Hardware installed before paint was fully cured, leaving impressions in the finish
- Door dragging on the frame after painting because the extra paint thickness narrowed the clearance
- Peeling at the bottom edge where moisture wicks up into unpainted or unsealed end grain
Front Door Painting in Charleston — FAQ
What kind of paint should be used on a front door?
Exterior door enamel or a high-quality exterior acrylic paint formulated for trim and doors. These dry harder than standard wall paint and hold up to weathering and UV exposure.
Should I paint the inside face of the door to match or contrast?
That's entirely your preference. Many people match the interior trim color on the inside face and use the bold color only on the outside. We can do either or both.
Can you paint the door while it stays hung?
Yes, but it takes more care to avoid runs on vertical surfaces. Taking the door off its hinges gives a better result for panel doors and is worth the small extra effort.
Front Door Painting across Charleston
Charleston's humid subtropical climate, salt air and active storm season are tough on homes — swollen doors, rusting hardware, mildew-prone caulk and storm-loosened trim are all common. Downtown's historic houses add original plaster walls and tight, detailed millwork, while West Ashley and the islands bring newer builds with their own quirks. Our pros are comfortable with both.
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