Pick a front door paint color that complements the color of your home’s siding, trim, and shutters. A blue front door, for example, would pair well with white trim and brown siding.

Since our door was going to be a little bit more modern looking than the original, we thought we might paint it a deep, dark color. We really like the black and dark blue painted doors we have seen ...

You can even darken the door with Restore A Finish. You just can’t lighten the finish, so when you are staining, if you go too dark, there is no going back.

I think the door is made of chestnut. We don’t want to repaint it, and we don’t like polyurethane. What’s the best natural finish for wood? Will shellac hold up? — P.K., Katonah . A: Shellac was the ...

Typically, that’s done by 4 p.m., Rol said, leaving enough time to reinstall the door and brush on the varnish. With all these steps, how long does the finish last?

Consumer Reports recommends semi-gloss paint for exterior doors and trim. Plus, top paints from our tests and tips on how to paint like a pro.

<p>Q: We recently bought a beautiful hardwood entry door that we want to give a natural finish. Several people have told us these finishes don’t last long outdoors. Is that true and what do you ...