Front door painting in Tiverton
Looking for professional front door painting help in Tiverton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable painting services across Tiverton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£110-£210
Typical Duration
2-4 hrs
Location
Tiverton
Front door painted to make a great first impression. Weather-resistant exterior paint, perfect cutting-in, and attention to detail that transforms your entrance and boosts kerb appeal.
### Your Front Door is the First Thing People See
**Before they ring the bell** - that's when opinions form. Tired, peeling, faded door says "this house needs work." Smart, fresh, bold door says "this house is loved."
A fresh front door is the **cheapest kerb appeal upgrade** you can make. It's one small area but the impact is massive.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Bold colours suit period properties. Modern houses can carry off darker, more sophisticated colours. When in doubt, ask neighbours what they think - you all have to look at it!
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### Why Front Doors Need Care
It's more than slapping paint on:
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Proper prep, paint sticks for years | Peeling within months | | Clean lines around glass/hardware | Messy edges, paint on glass | | Weather-resistant exterior paint | Interior paint, fails fast | | Smooth finish, no brush marks | Drips and streaks obvious |
**Your front door faces the weather** - shortcuts show fast.
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Prep** | Sand to key surface, scrape any flakes, clean thoroughly | | **Prime** | Bare wood or big colour changes get primer | | **Undercoat** | Coverage coat for colour change | | **Topcoat** | Two coats exterior gloss or satin | | **Detail** | Clean glass, hardware protected, perfect lines |
**📦 You're Left With** - Smart door that makes a statement - Weather protection for years - Perfect cutting-in around details - Instant kerb appeal boost
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### Pricing Guide
| Door Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-----------|----------------|------------| | Plain panel door | 2-2.5 hrs | **£110-£135** | | Door with glass panels | 2.5-3 hrs | **£135-£160** | | Large/detailed door + frame | 3-4 hrs | **£160-£210** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Frame separate unless combined. Full strip and repaint quoted separately.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **Selling your house** - kerb appeal sells properties
✅ **Tired entrance** - faded paint dating the whole front
✅ **Colour change** - bold new statement or modern refresh
✅ **Post-renovation** - new windows, tired door stands out
✅ **Protection needed** - paint starting to fail, protect wood now
Why Choose Us for Front door painting in Tiverton?
Makes a statement from the street
Weather-resistant exterior paint
Perfect cutting-in around glass and hardware
First impressions that last for years
What to Expect
### Step 1: Prep Work I sand the existing paint to give new paint something to grip, scrape any loose areas, and clean thoroughly. Hardware gets masked or removed. This prep determines how long the finish lasts. ### Step 2: Prime & Undercoat Bare wood or drastic colour changes need primer and undercoat. Skipping these means poor coverage and early failure. Worth the time. ### Step 3: Topcoat & Detail Two coats of exterior gloss or satin applied smoothly. Clean cutting-in around glass panels and hardware. Glass cleaned of any splatter. Frame edges kept paint-free. Professional finish that lasts.
Our Tiverton Service Coverage
We cover Tiverton and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Tiverton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🌧️ **Weather matters:** Need dry conditions for 24 hours before and after painting. Check forecasts. Spring and early autumn are ideal. Avoid painting in direct hot sun (paint dries too fast, shows brush marks) or damp/cold (won't cure properly). **Changing colour dramatically?** White to navy or cream to black needs proper undercoat or you'll need four topcoats. One undercoat + two topcoats is quicker and cheaper than three or four topcoats trying to hide the base colour. **Old Exeter property?** Victorian and Edwardian front doors are often solid timber and worth maintaining. Stripping back to wood is rarely necessary unless paint is completely failed - good prep and quality paint will last years. Those doors are part of the character - plastic replacements never look right.
Frequently Asked Questions about Front door painting in Tiverton
What colour should I paint my front door?
Whatever you like - it's your house! But generally: bright colours (red, yellow, blue) make a statement and suit older properties. Dark colours (navy, black, grey) look modern and sophisticated. Match your door to window frames for cohesion, or contrast for impact. I've painted hundreds - happy to advise what suits your property.
Can you paint over my current colour or does the door need stripping?
Usually can paint over existing paint if it's sound. I sand to key the surface, then undercoat if changing colour drastically (white to black needs coverage). Only strip if paint is completely failed and flaking everywhere - that's rare and I'd quote separately. Most jobs just need good prep.
How long before I can use the door after painting?
Touch-dry in a few hours, but I'd avoid closing it properly for 24 hours. Paint needs time to harden or it sticks to the frame. If you need to use the door sooner, I can paint just the outside, let it cure, then do the inside separately.
Do you paint the door frame too or just the door?
Just the door in the basic price. Frame is separate because it's additional time (fiddly cutting-in around the architrave). But most people do both together - looks much better when everything matches. I can quote for door and frame together.
What about those fancy doors with glass panels?
No problem - I mask or carefully cut in around glass. Takes longer than a plain door because there's more detail, but the cutting-in is what you're paying for. Glass gets cleaned of any splatter before I leave.
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