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Help me choose a nice RED paint color for my door?

4 years ago

I want to paint my front door RED! I am looking for a cheerful red color. Can anyone recommend red paint shades that you've tried and love on YOUR OWN FRONT DOOR ? Thanks everyone.

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jalarse

4 years ago

Hi Diane, I love red front doors. To me they look so friendly and welcoming. Our house is a pale yellow with black shutters. I was afraid of going with a red that bordered on the orange, so went with a burgundy that was on the red/blue end. We liked it so much that we ended up painting the exterior French doors from the dining room, the laundry room French door, the wooden screen door and four garage doors on the detached garage. I’m afraid the front door picture was taken in the late afternoon with the sun partly on it, but you’ll get the idea. The paint has held up remarkably well, considering they were painted 18 years ago. We used Sherwin Williams “Burgandy” exterior latex paint in a semi-gloss. Best of luck in your endeavor.

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Garden Mist
Original Author
4 years ago
Jalarse!! Wow, that is absolutely stunning! My house is sort of a cream with a yellow hue. I also have black shutters. You've just convinced me even more to go with red doors. I have aluminum screens. Would you paint them red as well? Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. Here is a pic of my house. It's a manufactured home. Would you go with red here? Thanks so much for your pictures. Beautiful!
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jalarse
4 years ago
Diane, thank you for the lovely compliment. Your front door is beautiful. I would definitely paint the screen door as well. We used Sherwin Williams Burgundy in a semi gloss. You might want to check with your paint store and make sure that latex will cover aluminum. Best of luck to you.
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Garden Mist
Original Author
4 years ago
jarlarse, thank you for helping me with this. One question if you don't mind? I'm wondering about the white frame around the screen door. Would I leave it white or paint that too? Thanks again.

Diane
jalarse
4 years ago
I left the white frame around all my doors white. I think it helps to set off the red door, kind of makes it pop.
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Garden Mist
Original Author
4 years ago
Thanks. I will do the same. I absolutely love, love, love your French doors. They are so beautiful. Anyway thanks so much for your help. I will show you a pic when it is all done. Hopefully soon.
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Flo Mangan
4 years ago
Very pretty and looks great with yellow and black shutters.
Garden Mist
Original Author
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Flo, I agree. jalarse did a fabulous job on her doors. I'm so happy she showed me her house. The colors are very close to mine too. I can hardly wait.

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