Your front door has more than one purpose. It provides that first impression, a warm and inviting reception, kerb appeal and most of all, it should keep you and your family safe and secure.
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A fresh coat of paint might be just the ticket to rejuvenate your exterior doors, but which paint is best?
Brewers Decorator Centres have the knowhow and all you need to bring a new lease of life to exterior doors. But where do you start…here’s a helpful guide.
Painting front doors:
A front door is the first thing people see as they enter a home, so a beautifully painted door is sure to leave a lasting impression! Black doors provide timeless elegance and suit both modern and traditional homes…it continues to be one of the most popular front door colours in the UK.
If it is a newer style door however, for example if it’s made from plastic or UPVC, one essential step is the use of a primer, it will give that all-important sleek finish and ensure the finished look lasts.
Painting garage doors:
Hammerite Garage Door Paint has been specially formulated for metal and wooden garage doors. It is a tough, durable, and high gloss finish that reduces runs when applied to vertical surfaces.
Multi-surface paints:
For an all-in-one product, multi-surface paints are the most convenient as they are a combined basecoat and topcoat. Standard multi-surface paints only require two coats of product, compared to more traditional coating systems of one coat of primer, followed by two coats to topcoat.
Brewers Decorator Centre’s top tips for painting a previously painted door
- Make sure any old loose or flaky paint is removed. The paint you wish to apply will only adhere to a ‘sound’ and stable surface.
- Ensure the area is safe to work in, use dust sheets if required and use PPE where needed.
- Abrade the surface to provide a key for the new paint to adhere to. This will all be dependent on the surface you intend to paint. Timber, metal and UPVC will need different grades or grit. You will not want to use anything too aggressive as this may risk damaging the surface.
- Ensure you clean the door with the correct product to remove any dust, dirt, or grease.
- Remove door fixtures before you begin painting. If this isn’t possible, use masking tape to protect them from being painted over.
- Ensure you apply the appropriate primer if required.
- Always follow the recommended guidelines and instructions on the paint tin, allowing the required time before recoating.
- Enjoy your transformation!
Armed with the knowledge, head to your local Brewers today where a whole world of colour is waiting for you and your door revamp project. Find your local centre and further details at brewers.co.uk
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