We all know that the front of a home is the first thing people see when they enter. People also see it when driving or walking by. That’s why “curb appeal” can be so important! Let’s just say my front door had totally lost it’s curb appeal. haha!
This black painted front door transformation gave my entrance the curb appeal it was lacking and made such a difference! And yes, I did this all on my own with only a quart of paint!
Over the years, my husband had restained our door many times. Every year it fades and fades because of the sun exposure. It was time for another refresh and this time I told him I wanted to try painting it, so he said GO FOR IT! Here’s the door in it’s faded glory. Yikes!
I headed to Home Depot and grabbed a quart of this Behr Exterior Flat paint and primer. A friend recommended this to me and has used it several times on doors of her own!
I had them mix it in the color black and I headed back home to get started. Our back door is black, so I knew I loved it with our brick and knew a black painted front door was the perfect answer too! AND…it will go with all of my different seasonal decor items. Win, win!
I did take a sander and just lightly sanded the door. Not down to the bare wood, but just enough to smooth it up a bit. Then I of course cleaned and wiped it all down to give me a clean surface to paint!
Next, the not so fun part of taping things off. Ugh, definitely not my favorite but it’s so helpful!
I used some brushes and rollers we had on hand. The roller really only worked on the bigger part of my door, and the brush was easier for the rest. Each door will be different of course!
After coat one…I had a light bulb moment…and a domino effect that started! I realized that I did NOT like the tan trim with the black door, and I knew in my heart it ALL needed to be black. So, I called Anthony out there for his opinion and he agreed. I knew this had now turned in to a bigger project than I bargained for, but that it would be worth it!
After one side was done, I knew I had made the right call. It was going to make my door look SO much bigger!
I had to keep going and doing a 2nd coat of everything. I did go back and do some touch ups of 3rd coats in certain areas, but it mostly covered well with 2. Look at the difference this black painted front door made!
Can you even believe the difference?! I was literally in shock! And I’m SO in love!
I know this too will fade over time, but I guess I’ll just get the paint back out and touch it up when it does. I love a good before and after and this one just makes me smile. Now to get it all decorated again!
PIN THIS FOR LATER!!
Until next time…
Stacey
Looks awesome! Ty for sharing. Painting our front door is on my list of to do’s. Haven’t decided on a color as of yet. It is a creme color right now. Black is my go to color but our house is brick trimmed in a tan and chocolate brown. So not sure if black will look right.
Looks so Rich!!
Great choice
Much better!
Love it..good choice….makes the door pop, just think of all the colors you can use throughout the seasons..I can see a nice big grapevine lemon wreath with a nice bow…oh yes…..
This turned out beautifully. Great job. Can’t wait to see it decorated for the seasons -black makes a great backdrop
Stacey, I love love it. It completely changed the size of your entryway.
Amazing!!!!
Stunning transformation!
Looks great!!!
Beautiful ?, congratulations !!!!???
That’s some transformation! It looks absolutely beautiful!! Job well done!’
Looks awesome Stacey ! It feels good to get an improvement project finished ?
That looks awesome. You did a great job.
That turned out amazing. Great choice. Janet from ND
I can’t believe the difference I LOVE the look. Good job ??
Love it. Might have to check that out for mine.
That black door looks beautiful!!! I’m glad you did the surround also ❤️
Looks great and really pops out, with the black around it.
Gorgeous! It does look so
Much bigger!!
Wow! That looks awesome! It’s so fun when your projects give you nearly instant gratification…
Your door looks Great! I love Black. I wanted to paint my front door black but, I live in a Condo and everyone’s door has to be the same. Oh well, I do have black furniture so I guess I’m good!
Looks really good. I only use Behr paint. God job.
Wow Stacey that looks amazing!
I love it. I can’t believe the difference it made, a good choice Stacey.
What a big transformation.
All my doors inside and out are painted Iron Ore by SW. my husband was terrified but I just knew it would be a winner. Love the black doors. Great job and your entry looks twice as big!
I think it looks great can’t wait to see how you decorate it
It looks perfect!!!!
I did this a few years ago and it totally transformed my house. I painted the inside black too. ( kept the trim inside white though)!
Wow, it came out amazing. What a big difference. The power of paint, it works wonders.
It looks amazing and great job!!
I love your front door! It looks awesome ?
So there is no grey in color, just black. Sure see grey! It looks grey!
No, probably just the lighting in the pics. It’s dark black.
Beautiful! You have inspired me to do mine! Side note: does anyone else see a mother and child in the first coat of paint. ?
Yes it’s very cute luv your front door and the color looks great I wish I have the same door like you have ❤️
Oh my gosh Stacy!!! It looks like a different home! Truly this makes a statement!!! I absolutely love it. Very elegant looking!!! Awesome job girl!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love this ♥️♥️
I love it!! Looks fabulous!!
That door looks gorgeous
Beautiful it does look bigger