Make an Entrance HOW TO PAINT YOUR DOOR LIKE AN EXPERT
Our Sizzling Summer Listings! Summer in Phoenix, Arizona, means one thing — a HOT Real Estate market! Our summer listings include a variety of home sizes, locations, and amenities, each with a distinct style. Would you like to see your home listed here? In addition to our newsletter, we are always on the lookout for stunning desert properties to feature on our “American Dream Valley of the Sun” TV show. Give us a call to discuss!
Have you ever heard the expression, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression?” Well, your front door is the first and last thing you and your guests see when entering and exiting your home. So, when you approach painting your front door, you should be thoughtful and careful. Much goes into painting doors, from choosing the correct palette to ensuring adequate coverage. Here are three tips to help you tackle this tricky task. Perfecting Your Palette Anyone who has searched through paint swatches at a hardware store knows the dilemma. A seemingly endless variety of colors confront you. For example, in addition to “White” paint, you see “Alabaster,” “Chantilly Lace,” and “Winter Snow.” Each variation may be only slightly different, but that difference becomes glaringly obvious when mismatched. When it comes to the color of your door and the surrounding trim, you have two options: Keep it uniform or have a purposeful accent differentiating the two. Otherwise, the paint job may come off as sloppy. Also, consider the finish — there is a big difference between a matte and glossy sheen of paint, so choose wisely. Prepping to Paint While it’s possible to paint a door without first removing it from its hinges, it is much easier, cleaner, and more convenient to move it somewhere with ideal lighting and accessibility. Laying the door flat on the ground also makes sanding and clean-up a synch! Gathering Tools and Priming
Anthem Country Club — 2 Bedrooms, Den, 2.5 Baths — Just Sold!
First things first, you need a good primer. Priming the door will make your chosen paint adhere more easily. If you are an inexperienced painter, you may prefer a brush to a roller. While rollers can cover more space more quickly, they are not as easy to use as they first appear. Before diving in, get advice from your local paint store, including other helpful tools, like a paint tray, canvas drop cloth, and even painter’s tape. Once the paint dries and you rehang the door, enjoy your new look and that excellent first impression you’ll make. And of course, always remember to have HOA color approval before you start any exterior paint project!
Anthem Country Club — 3 Bedrooms (incl. Casita), Den, 3 Baths — $575,000
Anthem Country Club — 2 B Golf and Mountain Views —
4
DLJonesHomes.com
Dennis & Lisa Jones
Made with FlippingBook Ebook Creator