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Comments (2)I'm not really clear on whether you have to replace your front door or not. Can you continue to use your current door or is it necessary to put in a new one? If it's just the storm door your husband wants, can you find a skilled carpenter to build you one to go one your current door? Then stain it to match, so it disappears. Alternatively, tell your husband you don't want to compromise with "good enough" and will keeping searching until you find "perfect." He may come to love your current door before you track down something you like better. If you must replace your door, there is a lot of choice out there. We used "Rogue Valley" door and it's beautiful and well-made. Although we could not see that exact door, we could see samples of that manufacturer and others at a local millwork supplier. I suggest contacting the manufacturers to find out who within 100 miles or so has samples of their doors. It will be worth your time to make sure you have chosen the right door. Is your NE Nebraska or New England?...See MoreKitchen - Paint vs Gel Stain vs Rustoleum Cabinet Transformations
Comments (16)I had a horrible experience with a General Finish paint several years ago. Their customer service was rude, told me their product was wonderful, and it was my own fault. And then took the product off the market within a year. Stuff I've used of theirs that wasn't utter garbage wasn't fantastic. So, I'm skeptical when anyone raves about their gel stain. The Rustoleum includes all the products you need for every technique, even if you don't need them for the look you're going for. That makes them really expensive if you don't need all the products. I have used BM Advance paint on cabinets and furniture (and doors and trim) and been very happy at a fraction of what the Rustoleum stuff costs. The caveat though is that it takes a LONG time for the paint to cure fully. Like, several weeks. It'll be dry to the touch in a few hours, but it can scratch off if you bump it before it's fully cured....See MoreStained wood trim/what paint color for inside of exterior door?
Comments (3)If you don't have stained wood doors, then you have painted doors? If so, then you can paint the inside of the front door the color of your other painted doors, or you can paint it the color of the walls. Either would be acceptable and cool....See MoreExterior Paint & Stain question
Comments (0)We have a colonial that has both painted clapboard shingles and stained cedar shingles. Currently it's a pale yellow and darker brown cedar. We are changing the paint to white dove. Any suggestions for the cedar stain color?? I feel like it needs to be more honey next to the White Dove. Would also love trim recommendations with White Dove! Thanks!...See Morenlion
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