By Paul Small
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October 10, 2022
At last, Autumn has come to New England! That means friends, family, and trick-or-treaters – all knocking at your front door. Which, due to more than a few seasons in the elements, is looking a bit shabby. Now is the perfect time to freshen up your front and exterior doors with a new coat of paint! Here’s why now is the perfect time according to the experts at Paul the Painter: 1. Baby, It’s (Getting) Cold Outside: Latex paints cure best in a cool (but not freezing) range of temperatures when humidity is low. Typical Fall conditions provide a brief window for both of these conditions. 2. Open House: To properly paint an exterior door, it’s necessary to remove and lay them flat for both painting and drying. That’s why we always make sure these jobs last only one day. By the time you’re ready for dinner, your door is back on its hinges, securely shut, and looking great! A temporary barrier will seal the door during the day with a special plastic sheet and exterior tape. This barrier is great in the warmer months but not quite as well during the Winter. 3. Spooky Season: Is your front door looking a little too much like a haunted house? We recommend painting your front or exterior doors every few years – maybe even more often depending on the color or its exposure to the elements. If you see tell-tale signs such as fading, cracking, flaking, or bare spots – it’s definitely time to give your door some professional TLC. 4. More than a Fresh Coat: When you hire our professional team, we don't just paint and call it done like an afternoon DIY. By tackling each layer of necessary prep work, we ensure long-lasting, great looking results. Sanding, light repair, hardware removal, coats of primer... - we do it all! Leave the leg work to us, and you’ll have more time for cider sipping and pumpkin picking!