Choosing a wood stain.
Front door exterior stain colors.
If the house has a red brick exterior a dark door works best says landscape designer danna cain.
Photo by jj ortega real estate photography.
Even deep reds and navy blues are classic front door colors that act as neutrals.
Full coverage providing the highest protection.
Stain works by being absorbed by the wood which causes it to take on the color of the stain stain will only give the wood a certain color to make it look more attractive after staining you will then need to use a varnish or lacquer to protect the wood from damage.
While paint offers a colorful protective coating exterior wood stain not only provides a shield against the elements it can bring out the wood s natural beauty.
If your style changes or you alter your home s exterior later neutral hues will adapt with you.
Apply stain with the foam brush and use the 2 bristle brush to soften and blend stain to match the door and trim.
Sherwin williams world of color doesn t stop with our paints our wide variety of stains can enhance and protect any porch deck trim or siding as well as concrete driveways and walkways.
Paint sits on the surface of the wood and dries to form a strong layer over the door.
Another neutral option is to stain your door instead of painting it.
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Brick homes can use a front door color other than red says landscape designer danna cain of home garden design.
A wood stain will emphasize the door s natural material or grain pattern.