‘Black is the only colour to paint your front door. Although black looks smart and elegant, it’s quite cold.’ Patrick Paton, managing partner at Rettie & Co ‘Particularly in the chilly North, a cheerful entrance is key, so even on the most horrid rainy day, you want to go in. ‘Smart black in a Georgian terrace in Spitalfields looks just right, likewise white on the Royal Crescent in Bath.’ Lindsay Cuthill, head of Savills country department #GeneralElections #10downingstreet #TheresaMay #Jerem圜orbyn #HungParliamentĪ post shared by ES Magazine on at 12:49am PDT What did you think of the General Election result? ⚖️ Let us know in the comments below. Blues can look particularly striking on red-brick Victorian properties, which often have elegant skylights or stained-glass windows.’ Michael Donnelly, director, Cheffins Too bright a blue can look cheap, so we recommend sticking to a dark tone or a duck egg and keep the finish glossy, which gives an impression of luxury. Brighter blues are good for smaller properties, but grander homes tend to go for a strong navy or midnight. These need to be shiny, midnight blues with golden door pulls and letterboxes. ‘A London town house may be beautifully set off with a door in teal blue or eau de nil against a red-brick or cream-stucco surround.’ Nick Churton, chairman and managing director, Mayfair Office Currently popular is a front door with a porthole in it, usually blue, which adds humour and a coastal feel.’ Jane Summers, senior sales negotiator at Marchand Petit
‘In the South Hams, many coastal properties sell because of the amazing water views that become apparent when either walking through front doors or when leaving properties overlooking the sea. Country Life's Top 100 architects, builders, designers and gardeners.The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. If future touch ups are necessary, use the same type of application tool as what was used to paint the door. If you removed the door hardware, wait until the door is completely dry before carefully reinstalling. Allowing paint to dry on the tape will make it more difficult to remove and can even peel away some of the fresh paint with it. Remove any tape immediately after painting while the paint is still wet and re-tape before doing additional coats. For doors with wood grain, brushing in the same direction as the wood grain will help minimize the visibility of any brush strokes. Next, brush out the broad surfaces from the top to the bottom of the door until the entire door has been coated. Once all the recessed areas have been painted, brush around the doorknob and any door hardware. After each recessed section is painted, wipe the excess paint from the brush, and feather out any paint that has overlapped onto the broad surfaces to prevent hard edges.
Using this method will leave a fine stipple on the door, making it much easier to touch up in the future.įor paneled doors, use a brush to paint each recessed area first. As soon as the door is coated and before the paint has had time to dry, roll back over the entire door starting each stroke at the top of the door and rolling all the way to the bottom to create a uniform finish. Load the roller with paint and roll from top to bottom, from one side to the other, until the entire door is coated. If you get a little paint on the hinges, use a damp cloth to wipe it off while it is still wet.įor smooth doors, a small, short nap roller can be used. With the door open, use a brush to carefully paint each edge of the door. Start by covering the floor beneath the door and taping off or removing the doorknob. If the door was previously coated with an alkyd or oil-based coating or you are unsure, make sure to prime it with a high-adhesion waterborne primer prior to coating with a waterborne paint. Before painting your door, double check to make sure it is smooth, clean, dry, and dust free.