I recently re-painted my front door, and I am so excited to be sharing the transformation with you all about my front door makeover! To be honest, our entryway has been neglected since we moved in. Initially, I wanted to buy a new front door so that we didn’t have to put color on the main door when we painted the home. Now that we have decided to stick with what we have, I knew that paint would make the entryway more interesting and welcoming.
Here is a photo of the entry before. As you can see, the door was Urbane Bronze from Sherwin Williams, which is a great color for trim and doors! It is also the same color as my fascia and garage door trim.
I had painted the entry flooring a couple of years ago with indoor/outdoor paint that didn’t last long with the wear and tear of the winter in Colorado. The constant snow, rain, and ice really did a number on it! I also made the mistake of choosing a light color that matched our trim, but wasn’t great for hiding dirt, and wear and tear. It’s really unfortunate because I loved the contrast!
The first project I did in the front was to paint the flooring. This time, I chose a tougher indoor/outdoor product to withstand the weather. It is a granite finish for flooring called Granite Grip by Behr paint. However, I think it looks and feels more like sand.
This product was not the easiest to put on, but I do like the way it looks. I am hoping it will help the entry be less slippery in the winter! We have had some slick ice before so I will have to make a note to update how well it performs over the winter
The next project was to paint the front door! After cleaning it, I decided to fill in the dents. I did some research and I found that
Here is a slideshow of photos from that process. I did have to sand the door. I used 120 grit sandpaper and my handheld sander along with good old elbow grease. After cleaning up the residue, it was time to apply the bondo. You have to mix the putty with the hardener and work fast! It dries in about 5 minutes, so be quick about it. pre-wash
Now that the door has been dent filled and sanded, it was time to paint! This is definitely my favorite part. I used Behr Marquee paint which is a really thick primer and paint in one. The color is Amber Brew, which is an almost mustard yellow. One of my top tips for choosing a front door color is to go darker and more muted than the color you want. It always looks lighter and brighter when painted, so if you stick with your original color, you run the risk of it looking too bright.
The is the sequence I painted purely because Sherwin Williams told me to. Even if you’re a pro, don’t be afraid to look up tips or ask for help! As long as you get it right and your door looks the best it possibly can, that’s all that matters
I used an angled brush and foam roller brush, but in hindsight, I may have just used the brush. I liked the look of that better than the roller after the paint dried
As you can see from the pictures above, I had to apply a few coats to get the opaque color I desired. To dress up the front door, I added a lot of plants! This is one of my favorite things to do to make a home look more welcoming. The varying heights and different types of vases and stands add interest to the entryway. In addition, I painted this star wall hanging that I already had to match the door.
Because there was no yellow on my house originally, I wanted to pull more of the color in so that it looked cohesive. You can see that even some of the plants have yellow flowers in them as well! Finally, I added a fun doormat! They are so cheap, but can really spice up the front of your house
Thank you for taking the time to check out my front door remodel. Let me know what you think by leaving a comment below!
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