Increase kerb appeal by painting your front door

Your exteriors are the first thing that people see when visiting your home, so it’s essential that they’re well maintained. From walls and window frames to pathways and patios, Sandtex offers you a complete solution for your exterior needs. If it’s outside, we’ve got it covered.

One of the simplest ways to increase your home’s kerb appeal is by painting your front door. Your entryway is likely to see a good deal of traffic from friends and family, so a fresh new look will allow you to welcome them with confidence. Read on to find out our top tips for refreshing your entryway.

Sandtex® Rapid Dry Plus High Gloss – Cranberry Swirl®

1. Choose a door colour that will complement your walls: Your front door serves as an important focal point of your home, and as such it will draw plenty of attention. When determining your ideal door colour, consider the colour of your exterior walls and other surrounds to decide on a shade that’s perfect for you.  Opt for a bolder, saturated shade like Oxford Blue in our Rapid Dry Plus High Gloss formula if you’d like to make a statement, or neutral colours such as Cloudy Day or Seclusion in our Rapid Dry Plus Soft Satin to blend seamlessly with any style. You also can’t beat a classic red, like our shade Cranberry Swirl. Our Rapid Dry range contains Sandtex® Advanced Water Based technology, guaranteeing excellent flow for easy application and a beautiful finish. Touch dry in just two hours, this tough and durable product is the ideal choice for getting the job done in a day.

2. Remove hardware before starting the process: Hardware such as handles, knockers, numbers, and letterboxes all need to come off of your door before you begin prepping or priming. This will not only allow you the best canvas to ensure a flawless finish, but will make sure your hardware is protected. This is also a great opportunity to clean and polish hardware for a show-stopping finished look. If possible, remove the door from its hinges so you can navigate the whole processwith a little more ease.

3. Don’t neglect your prep: A perfectly prepped door will help guarantee a smooth and flawless finish for your paint job. Sand the area carefully to remove dirt, grime, and old paint remnants and finish with a degreasing cleaner. Paint stripper may also be used to get rid of more stubborn paint jobs. We also recommend using painter’s tape to cover areas around the door trim, or for any windows or other places that you don’t want to get paint on.

4. Prime like a pro: A properly primed door is essential for a paint job that looks beautiful and will last a long time. Your primer is a necessary foundation that is formulated to ensure maximum adhesion of your paint, meaning your paint job will have maximum staying power. Primers also help to seal the underlying surface so that paint doesn’t absorb into the wood as easily. Our 10 Year Primer Undercoat offers a strong and resilient foundation for wood and metal and should be used as a base coat for Sandtex Exterior Satin and Gloss products.

If you’re using our Rapid Dry Plus range to paint your wood and metal surfaces, we recommend starting with our Rapid Dry Plus Primer Undercoat. This innovative primer performs like a quality solvent-based undercoat with Sandtex® Advanced Water Based Hybrid technology, giving excellent performance, previously only seen in quality solvent products. Quick drying and very low odour, our Rapid Dry Plus primer is an optimal base for Rapid Dry Plus Gloss or Satin paints.

Sandtex® 10 Year Exterior Satin – Autumn Chestnut

5. Make sure to paint your door with a resilient, high-quality formula: Your front door will get loads of use throughout the years, as well as the wear and tear that comes naturally from the elements outside. With Sandtex’s full system of Our 10 Year Exterior Gloss and Satin paints offer a tough waterproof finish for exterior wood and metal. This flexible formulation offers 10 years of guaranteed protection to keep your painted surface strong and healthy.

If it’s outside, there’s only one place to go for your paints and primers: shop our range online now or visit your nearest Sandtex stockist. Get the door of your dreams and increase kerb appeal by focusing on your entryway – a small yet significant area of the house that can really wow when done right. Sandtex is here to help you with whatever exterior projects you have on your to-do list, so be sure to browse our site for even more helpful information and expert advice.