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29 Sep

Yellow Front Door Makeover

I have a white door that needs some serious help! I love my door, but it hasn’t been painted or updated since we moved into the home years ago. I wanted to brighten up my house with a beautiful, colorful door that would add lots of personality.

Door Makeover - BEFORE

I’ve debated over the past couple of years on what color to paint it and I finally decided it needs to be a bright, buttery, yellow. Yellow makes me “happy” and I thought I’d give it a “go”!

YELLOW FRONT DOOR MAKEOVER

SUPPLIES:

  • Valspar Duramax Paint (color I used is Valspar’s Lemon Curd 3007-2A) I decided to go with the “Duramax” paint because with this being for my front door I needed an exterior paint that could hand the weather and would be long-lasting. I didn’t have to prime my door because it is included (which was an added bonus)!

Valspar Duramax Exterior Paint in Lemon Curd

  • painters tape
  • drop cloth
  • screwdriver for removing door knob and hardware

DIRECTIONS:

  • Clean the door and sand any un-smooth edges.
  • Tape off any windows your door might have. I also ran tape around the edges of my door because I only wanted the front part yellow.

Door Makeover Tutorial

Now you’re ready to paint!

I follow these simple rules every time I paint a door. It minimizes the paint streaks and looks so professional when painting in this order…

How to Paint a Door by U Create

One coat of this paint should be enough, however I used two simple coats and it covered everything perfectly. I had some black spots that needed to be covered up and it definitely did the job!

IMPORTANT: Follow directions on your paint can and let completely dry before shutting the door or putting the doorknobs and hardware back on! You don’t want to ruin all of that work!

I cannot tell you enough how thrilled I am with the results! This paint is gorgeous and I immediately decorated with a beautiful fall wreath!

Yellow Front Door Makeover by U Create

It adds so much personality to my house and I can’t wait to decorate my porch for every season!

Front Door Makeover Valspar Paint by U Create

Here are more details about the Valspar Duramax paint in case you are looking for a high, quality exterior paint!

  • Maximum weather protection
  • High-hiding paint + primer
  • FlexShield365™ Technology – year-round resistance to cracking and peeling
  • Remarkable coverage
  • Mold, mildew & algae-resistant finish
  • Low-temp application
  • Excellent hiding
  • Flexible finish won’t crack or peel
  • Excellent fade resistance
  • Early resistance to moisture and dew
  • Low odor, low VOC
  • 100% acrylic latex
  • Lifetime warranty

Check out Becky’s front door makeover! She’s used a beautiful purple color and you’ll want to see it – so gorgeous!!

POST BY:
Kari at U Create

This post is sponsored by Valspar. All opinions and projects are by U Create.

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Comments

  1. JUDY says

    September 30, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    YOU ARE VERY BRAVE TO GO FROM WHITE TO SUCH A BRIGHT COLOR… BUT IT LOOKS GREAT LOVE YOUR FALL WREATH.. THANKS FOR SHARING

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  2. Monique says

    September 30, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    Beautiful! Makes me want to paint mine yellow too…..and that would look terrible with my tan siding ?

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  3. Sandi says

    October 1, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    I love the color. I can’t believe the difference! It looks wonderful! Hugs,

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  4. Rachel says

    October 20, 2015 at 2:09 PM

    What type of brushes/rollers did you use for the door?

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    • Kari Sweeten says

      October 20, 2015 at 2:23 PM

      I used a medium-sized “Purdy” brand brush. Those small smooth rollers work great, too!

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