Your home’s front door is essential to creating a first impression for visitors. Using the perfect colors will help extend a welcoming feel and 21st Century Paints has the Benjamin Moore exterior paint products you need to get the job done right. Benjamin Moore designed the Aura® Grand Entrance to provide a flawless finish on your front door.

The average home features many neutral tones on its exterior, but a bold front door is an opportunity to express your style without taking on a major exterior project. A vibrant hue can also be an excellent complement to your landscaping or make a striking accent on the outside of your home. With the huge Benjamin Moore catalog, including colors from Heritage Red to California Lilac, you can make your home stand out.

Selecting a vivid warm shade for your front door will make a stunning statement while pairing seamlessly with almost all neutral colors. Shades of orange and yellow evoke excitement and interest without stealing the spotlight from your neighbors. A few shades we recommend are Sunshine, Happily Ever After, and Tangy Orange.

On the opposite side of the spectrum, cool colors such as greens, blues, and grays create an elegant, sophisticated look. Cooler tones are ideal for highlighting exceptionally grand architecture. When working with cool shades, it’s best to opt for deep, saturated hues to avoid a “candy store” front door aesthetic. Deep Space, Hidden Sapphire, and Rainforest Foliage are all sensation shades to make your home’s entry area pop from the background.

Look to your home’s interior for color inspiration, as it has many examples of shades you love. Consider the colors in the area the front door will lead into and decide if you want to use an accent color from your foyer for a cohesive color scheme or a deeper tone of a primary interior color for a more subtle look.

Now that you’re well on your way to choosing a color, we’ll share the simple steps involved in completing this project.

• Remove all hardware to protect it from paint and thoroughly clean the surface to remove any dirt.
• Scrape away existing paint and sand the door for a smooth, even surface.
• Prime the door using Fresh Start® Primer to create the perfect canvas to apply the new paint.
• Use an angled brush to cut in any nooks and trim, followed by a roller for all flat surfaces. Allow this coat to dry for 24 hours.
• Use 220-grit sandpaper to remove any minor imperfections in the initial coat.
• Apply a second coat for the most authentic color and attractive finish and allow it to dry for 24 hours before replacing the hardware.

How can our expert team help you turn your front door from drab to fab? Contact us at (419) 841-2100 to speak to one of our friendly paint specialists. We have been serving the community since 1994 and look forward to being a local presence for many years. You can find us right here in Holland, OH. We are also proud to serve the areas of Holland, Toledo, Bowling Green, Findlay, Sandusky, OH & Monroe, MI.