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Best SW red to paint front door?

14 days ago

We have a lovely 2-story colonial home that is taupe with black shutters with white trim. The front door is a very dingey, dark burgundy color. I want to paint it a brighter, cheerier red but one that isn’t an eye sore. I am testing a small sample of SW Heartthrob now but are there any other suggestions or pictures to share? Sherwin Williams only colors, please.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
14 days ago
last modified: 14 days ago
We at least need to see your house and colors on a monitor are pretty useless to test. Is the door steel or wood or what? Why only SW? Post the pic in a comment it is sometimes hard to add to the original post. DONOT start another post. I like that red online BTW
kandrewspa
14 days ago
My front door is this color. It looks lighter and brighter (more red) in person.
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PRO
HALLETT & Co.
14 days ago
I have a friend who swears by the premixed red enamel from rustoleum. Without seeing the house it’s hard to provide much more.
Bridgett
Original Author
14 days ago
The door is fiberglass. Uploading a pic of outside of home now. I have a SW store 1 min from my house so it’s super convenient.
Bridgett
Original Author
14 days ago
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PRO
HALLETT & Co.
14 days ago
Whatever you do paint the storm door to match
Kate Cowers
14 days ago
SW has a color called Red Door that looks nice and bright.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
14 days ago
I think a nice awning over that door too would be nice maybe something black iron and glass there is no protection for guests at all. Fiberglass is not a simple thing to apint so make sure you get the right paint and what about the storm door ? I live in Canada and rarely use a storm door but I do like a phantom screen for fresh air . I find storam doors hide your actula door and yours opens out so how does that work with such a small stoop?
Sigrid
14 days ago
I have Fine Wine on my door. Looks great.

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