Exterior Painting · Oct 2019
Brick and siding ranch: entry, doors and garage door
Brick and siding ranch: entry, doors and garage door. These are before, in-progress and after photos from the job, taken Oct 2019. This exterior painting project was done by Larry Gaytos and the My Personal Painter crew. We are based in Florence, Kentucky, and our work is covered by a 2-year touch-up warranty.
Before and After Photos
Brick Ranch Entry Doors, Full-Glass Door and Garage Doors Painted
This brick and siding ranch has an arched front portico, cream siding, white trim and sage green shutters on the brick front. The before photo shows the covered entry with a stained wood front door, white sidelights and a white portico column. A bucket and drop cloth already sit by the door. One in-progress photo shows a full-glass door swung open toward a wood deck. It wears a coat of gray, with cream trim around the glass and the knob taped off. Another photo shows the front of the home with the sage shutters, white window headers and the dark front door under the portico. The garage doors are a clean white with raised panels, set into the red brick under white trim. In the after photo, the full-glass door is now bright white inside its white frame, framed by red brick and a beadboard porch ceiling, with brass hardware put back in place.
How We Painted the Doors on This Brick Ranch
- We cleaned each door to remove dirt and grime. Exterior doors collect hand oils near the knobs and grit along the bottom, and both can stop paint from sticking.
- Hardware was removed or taped off, and drop cloths went down on the porch, deck and entry. We also masked the glass so the paint lines stayed sharp.
- The doors were lightly sanded to dull the old finish. Bare or worn spots got a primer coat, which is the gray coat seen on the full-glass door.
- We brushed the panel and glass edges first, then rolled or brushed the flat areas. Working in this order keeps lap marks from showing on large door faces.
- Garage doors were washed and dried, then painted panel by panel with an exterior paint. Each raised panel was cut in so the color stayed even in the recesses.
- After the final coat dried, we pulled the masking, reinstalled the hardware and checked that each door opened and latched without rubbing.
Paint Colors Similar to This Brick Ranch Exterior
These listed colors resemble the white doors, sage shutters and wood-tone front door on this ranch, but they are not its exact paints.
Sherwin-Williams Extra White SW 7006
A crisp white for garage doors and full-glass doors like these. It stands out cleanly against red brick and white trim.
Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage HC-114
A muted sage green close to the shutters on this ranch. It pairs well with red brick, cream siding and white window headers.
Sherwin-Williams Van Dyke Brown SW 7041
A deep brown if you want a painted front door with a look similar to this stained wood door. It suits brick homes well.
Questions About Painting Exterior and Garage Doors
Can metal garage doors be painted?
Yes. Metal garage doors need a good wash, time to dry, and spot priming on any rust or bare areas. An exterior paint made for metal then goes on in thin coats. Painting on a mild, dry day helps the finish level out and bond well.
What is the best time of year to paint exterior doors?
Mild, dry weather is best. Very hot sun can dry paint too fast and leave marks, and cold temperatures slow drying. Many paints list a minimum temperature on the label. In our area, late spring through early fall usually works well for door painting.
Should the front door match the shutters?
It does not have to. Some homes look great with a matching door and shutters, while others use the door as a single accent. On a red brick home, a wood-tone or dark door with green shutters, as here, is a classic mix that looks balanced.
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