National Painting Week: Sherwin Williams Spring Front Door Spruce Up

1 Day Front Door Budget Makeover

It’s finally Spring and the leaves and flowers are showing color in Upstate NY. It’s the perfect time you give you home some fun fresh curb appeal. I couldn’t be any happier than to partner up with my colorful friends from Sherwin Williams to share a front door makeover. We transformed this front door with paint and supplies for under $50. In less than a four hours we took this boring tired front door from drab to fab. If you’re feeling like you need some color in your life,  grab your paint brushes, drop cloths and rollers and head on over to your local Sherwin Williams this week for some colorful eye candy.

Curb Appeal 

Before: The door was such a dark green that looked black. You’d never notice that there was this amazing brass bird knocker. The lock had been changed and the white primer was showing. A tired faux brass mailbox needed some loving.

How To Prep a Front Door For Paint

I first cleaned the door, window, hardware and mailbox of any dirt. I then taped off the hardware and spray paint it along with the mailbox. A  large piece of cardboard is ideal for keeping the spray paint from getting on the trim.  I used a smaller brush to cut into the half moon window.

After two coats of the black I added a white tuxedo line detail for added interest.

Paint Colors that Pop

This center entrance colonial needed a bright pop of color. All the neighboring houses were cream, beige and brick. I chose Sherwin Williams Great Falls SW6495. Its the perfect turquoise blue that grabs your attention once you turn the corner!

I had trouble removing the door knocker so I loosened the screws just enough to get my brush under the back making sure I covered all the dark green.

The first coat covered great and I waited 20 minutes until applying the second coat.

Front Door Bling

The sun came out and I accessorized the front door! Cobalt blue pottery planters with boxwood orbs and flowers, lanterns, and decorative door matts give her even more of a welcoming vibe.

Before & After Comparison

The transformation is literally “Night and Day” and took just a few hours. The homeowners were ecstatic and couldn’t believe how a quart of paint could change the look of their home.  If you’re in need of a curb appeal makeover swing into your neighborhood Sherwin Williams store this week for National Painting Week  (May 22nd thru May 30th) and don’t forget to share your transformations on social media using the hashtag #SWColorLove.

Leave a comment below telling me how you plan to add color to your world this Summer. At the end of the week I will be picking a winner to receive a Sherwin Williams Swag Bag to get you started! Good luck and check out my fellow bloggers and HGTV’s John Gidding share how they add color to their homes for #SWPaintingWeek. Now go paint the town!

xox Amie

• I have partnered with Sherwin Williams and received products in exchange for this post. All expressed opinions are 100% mine. Amie Freling