Updating to midcentury modern entry door/paint color help
So I need some advice on what color to paint my midcentury modern entry door. Our exterior paint color of our house is called “Coastal Storm” by BEHR Marquee. Anyway I’m posting two photos of our existing entry door so you can see the exterior house paint color. And then posting a photo of our midcentury modern entry door we are going to replace it with. I am having trouble deciding on a paint color for the new entry door. I’m thinking a greenish color called “Japanese Fern” or maybe burnt orange color. I’ll post some photos of the color ideas I was thinking of as well.
I appreciate all the advice! Thanks in advance!
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PROBeth H. :
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoerika,,,light sand w/a 220-320 grit. wipe clean. use the shellac OR another wood sealer. You want to close off the pores. and, should the time come when you want to strip the paint, it will come off easily and not damage the wood. after the sealer or shellac is dry, lightly sand again w/the fine sandpaper to knock down any nibs. use your hand to feel it.
wipe clean with mineral spirits. blow away any other dust particles with a shop vac or brush, wipe again w/tack cloth. you don't want any dust particles. lay the door on a sawhorse in a clean area. I always wet the floor where I' m painting so the little particles don't float up as you move. use a spray bottle mister and really dampen the area.
buy the best brush. purdy or wooster,,,one meant for trim painting. you can get the budget pack w/the 3" and the angle 1.5" and save money.
as for the paint, the color is on their paint chip. Classic Collection 1043D-chartreuse. they will also match any BM paint color. Here is my can for reference.
also check to see if they have the Front Door Paint. I believe they do. check their website for that. and they will ship the paint.
after the first coat, I use a wet/dry very fine grit sandpaper. wet it, and light go over the dry first coat. just enough to smooth out any brush marks. wipe w/wet paper towel or rag and dry. now you're ready for 2nd coat.Erika Kuntz
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Beth H. :