High Gloss Paint for Your Front Door

Your front door is a big part of your home’s overall look and curb appeal, so you want it to look good. A fresh coat of paint goes a long way in boosting curb appeal and protecting your door from the elements. High gloss paint is a gorgeous option for upgrading your front door.

Why Use High Gloss Paint on a Front Door?

High gloss paint yields a smooth, reflective surface which creates a visual contrast against the other colors of your home. The glossy, shiny paint makes your front door stand out and boosts the aesthetic appeal of your home by offering a vivid look that accentuates your entryway.

Shoreline High Gloss only uses the best high gloss paints in the world. These paints are made from top-quality resin and finely ground pigment that produces rich, vibrant colors. They’re also odor-free and low-VOC, making them safer for your family and the environment than traditional paints.

High-quality glossy paint is also incredibly durable, long-lasting and easier to clean than other paints. It’s moisture-resistant and won’t fade due to scrubbing, making it a great option to protect your front door from dirt, rain and scuff marks.

A Seasonal Guide to High Gloss Paint Application for Your Front Door

Painting your front door in a luxurious high gloss finish instantly elevates your home’s curb appeal. But timing matters. Seasonal conditions can make or break the flawless, glass-like surface that high gloss paint is known for. The following are important seasonal painting considerations:

Spring’s Hidden Challenge for Painting

While temperatures are often mild, spring introduces a unique challenge — airborne contaminants. Pollen, dust and drifting seeds are attracted to the slow-drying, tacky surface of high gloss paint, embedding permanently and ruining the flawless, smooth finish.

It’s high-risk to paint a front door in spring. The pristine, dust-free conditions needed for perfect gloss are almost impossible to achieve outdoors during spring.

Summer Setbacks — Sun, Humidity and Insects

Summer in Palm Beach and New York City is hot and humid. While pollen is not a concern in summertime, the high humidity is. High humidity slows curing, which can dull the final sheen. Intense sun may cause the top layer to dry too quickly while the underlying paint remains soft, leading to wrinkles or bubbling. Increased insect activity adds another layer of unpredictability for summertime.

The truth about painting a door in summer is that it’s high-risk. Heat, moisture and bugs make achieving consistent results difficult.

Autumn’s Advantage for Flawless Finishes

Early to mid-autumn often delivers the best outdoor painting conditions. With moderate temperatures, lower humidity and a significant drop in pollen and insects, fall offers the clean, stable environment high gloss needs to shine.

However, shorter daylight hours and falling leaves can complicate the process and an unexpected cold snap can interrupt curing. Overall, if you absolutely must paint on-site, fall is the safest season for when you can paint your front door.

The Perils of Painting in Winter

Cold temperatures prevent high gloss paint from curing properly. The finish can become brittle, failing to form the hard, durable surface necessary for long-lasting beauty. Overall, you need to avoid painting in cold weather entirely. On-site exterior high gloss work will simply not cure in winter.

Take the Seasons Out of the Equation With Professional Painters

Professionals bypass seasonal challenges altogether by controlling the environment. At Shoreline Painting High Gloss, we remove your front door and transport it to our climate-controlled spray booth. The benefits of this service include:

• Dust-free perfection: Our booths eliminate contamination from pollen, dust and insects.
• Optimal climate: We maintain a precise temperature for high gloss paint to create the best curing conditions, regardless of the season.
• Minimal disruption: Your home stays secure with a temporary door while we perfect your high gloss finish.

With this approach, every season is painting season. Every door leaves our workshop with a flawless, showroom-quality shine.

The Best High Gloss Colors for Doors

One of the most popular color choices for front doors is red. Whether in bright red or more subdued hues like burgundy and brick, this color gives your home a vibrant personality. You might also decide to give your home a fresh, beachy or farmhouse look with a bright blue or teal front door.

If you don’t want your door to be too bright, you could opt for a dark green or gray, as doors in these hues complement many different aesthetics. Black shiny door paint is another attractive option for an entry upgrade. While matte black might make your door look too dark, a lustrous gloss reflects the sun rather than absorbing it.

The color options for high gloss paint are endless, so you can pick any color that suits your home. From bold reds to elegant blacks, using exterior high gloss door paint will let you achieve the style you’re looking for. Whether you want to match other colors of your home or opt for a contrasting hue, you can be sure a high gloss paint will make your door shine.

Contact a High Gloss Painting Professional

High gloss painting is different than conventional painting, as high gloss sheens can draw more attention to scratches, dings and other minor flaws if applied poorly. It requires proper application techniques that can only be mastered with in-depth knowledge and experience. At Shoreline, our highly skilled and experienced artisans excel in high gloss painting and will provide superior results every time.

Shoreline High Gloss is a Fine Paints of Europe Certified MASTER Painter — and one of only eight painters in the world with these credentials — so we can transform your space and guarantee long-lasting quality and high-end craftsmanship. We’re family-owned and have over 35 years of experience performing exemplary work. Reach out for a consultation on our high gloss painting services in Manhattan or Palm Beach!