Feng Shui − is not a color but a philoso- phy of design/placement. If you are into Feng Shui, you might want to paint your front door depending on the direction that the door faces, in order to attract positive chi energy into your home.
Preparation
Once you have chosen your color, make sure that it will be acceptable to any homeowners associations if you are governed by one. Remember good preparation of the door is essential to the finished work. A must do is to remove any loose, cracking or peeling paint, sand it lightly with a fine grit sandpaper sanding block or paper and use either a matching tinted primer for your first coat or a paint/primer combination. Good paint adherence is important
if you don’t want your finish to become an eyesore down the road. If you leave your door in place, you’ll want to protect your door knob and hardware from being painted. If you wish to replace your door hinges and hardware, after painting, you’ll want to remove your door and re-hang when your project is completed. It is a rule of thumb as well that the inside of the door should be the same as the outside color – for continuity.
Painting Supplies
After you have chosen the color you wish to paint your front door, you’ll need a good glossy alkyd or latex based paint, a foam roller, brush for areas where the roller will not work and a soft rag to wipe up any spills. Painters tape is also necessary if you plan to keep your door on its hinges, unless of course you are a master at cutting in or a fine artist.
As paint is one of the most inexpen-
sive improvements you can make with the most impact, be sure to choose the very best paint you can afford, as “cheap” doesn’t always perform. Your paint store of choice will have many pre-chosen paint combinations for your home and front door if you need some color guidance. They can take the guess- work out of choosing a front door color. They can also advise you whether or not a primer is required, depending on the type of door you are painting or paint you are using.
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