ProfessionalFront Door Painting

Your front door is the first thing visitors and buyers see. A freshly painted door in a great color makes the whole exterior look intentional and well-kept. We prep it properly, apply a durable exterior finish, and make sure it opens and closes cleanly when we're done.

Also known as: front door painting, paint front door, exterior door painting, painting front door, door color change, entry door painting, front door paint

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What you get

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

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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.

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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

Good to know

Front Door Painting — 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.

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