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Update your front door with the self-priming Architects’ finishes

Update your front door with the self-priming Architects’ finishes

March 18th, 2024

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Available in the complete palette of Paint & Paper Library colours, the Architects’ finishes are the perfect solution to give your front door a seasonal update. These high-performance, eco-friendly paint finishes bring both beauty and durability to exteriors, with no need to prime beforehand.

Learn more about the Architects’ finishes and gain colour inspiration for your front door refresh…

Multi-surface finishes with unparalleled toughness

The Architects’ finishes are offered in four different sheen levels – matt, eggshell, satinwood and gloss – each suitable for painting interior and exterior surfaces. Their water-based, self-priming formulations mean it is possible to achieve a beautiful transformation in a matter of hours, with minimal disruption.

Front Door & Surrounding Panels: Plimsoll

Façade: Squid Ink

Floor tiles: Scarlet ‘n’ Rust

With true multi-surface adhesion, the Architects’ finishes stick to virtually any building substrate, including interior and exterior wood, metal, tiles and even Formica and plastics. As such, you can extend your refined colour palette of interior colours to your outdoor spaces without rethinking the colour scheme, or even having to purchase another tin of paint. With the Architects’ finishes, introduce your chosen Paint & Paper Library colours on your front door, garden living spaces, outbuildings, garden fence and more.

Front Door: Fuji

Weatherboarding & Windows: Fuji

Andy Greenall, Head of Design at Paint & Paper Library, writes: “The versatility of our Architects' formulations brings a whole new dimension of creativity; total flexibility of both colour and sheen across a multitude of surfaces, inside and out. And on a practical level, the self-priming and completely washable nature of these paints make them easy and efficient to apply and to look after, within and outside the busy modern home or commercial environment.”

Find out more about multi-surface Architects’ finishes...

Front Door/ Fanlight: Wattle V

Windows, Porch Exterior/ Interior: Slate I

Lettering: Ilex

Bench: Fynbos

Planning a front door update

With the complete Paint & Paper Library palette to choose from, there are endless design possibilities to create an inspired entrance to your home. Explore the different sheen levels and discover ideas for front door colours that will coordinate with surrounding exterior elements.

Door: Fuji, Surround: Fuji

Front Door: Kigali, Walls Inside Porch: Capuchin, Tiles Inside Porch: Mockingbird, Exterior Pillars: Capuchin

Choose your preferred Architects’ finish

Andy writes: “Bringing new life to your front door is one of the simplest ways of updating your exterior and setting the mood to welcome guests into your home. Use Architects' Matt for an elegant flat finish, Architects’ Eggshell for a sophisticated low sheen, Architects’ Satinwood for an elegant mid sheen or Architects’ Gloss for a distinguished, high-shine front door. Every Paint & Paper Library colour is available in each of those four options.”

Architects’ Matt

With its 3-5% sheen, choose Architects' Matt to achieve a sumptuous matt finish on your front door. This self-priming finish is also completely washable, with excellent scuff and stain resistance, making it a great practical choice too.

Architects’ Eggshell

Drying to a low sheen of 10-20%, Architects’ Eggshell is a classic choice for an elegant front door with a very subtle sheen. With a built-in primer, Architects’ Eggshell can be painted directly onto bare or previously painted front doors.

Front Door: Slate II

Terracotta Pot: Slate V

Architects’ Satinwood

This durable, low maintenance paint has a smooth satin sheen of 30-35%. An excellent choice to achieve a beautiful front door transformation with a tough, hard-wearing finish that will withstand the elements.

Architects’ Gloss

With an 80% sheen, Architects’ Gloss is a luxurious choice to attain a traditional high gloss, reflective finish on your front door. Pairing particularly well with rich dark hues, Architects’ Gloss is also highly durable and protective. If painting over aged gloss paint, prime first with Architects’ A.S.P.

Front Door & Fanlight: Nori

Find front door colour inspiration

Before committing to a colour for your front door, it is important to consider the surrounding elements. As with any interior update, the colour you choose must work harmoniously with other parts of the scheme to ensure your final entrance is coherent and sophisticated. You should also consider how your front door colour will transition into the rest of your home – whether you choose a tonal pairing or a statement colour contrast.

Andy writes: “When it comes to choosing a colour, consider the architectural style, age and location of your home. Select a shade that comfortably complements – or elegantly contrasts with - surrounding brickwork or render, and don’t forget the ironmongery too."

Chinese Emperor Front Door

DOOR:

Chinese Emperor

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FRONT:

Clean White

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RAILINGS:

New Black

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TERRACOTTA POT:

Slate III

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"A bright and vibrant yellow such as ‘Chinese Emperor’ will bring a playful moment of joy to a white rendered building, whilst striking blue-green ‘Iguana’ or soft green ‘Sprig IV' will pair beautifully with bare brickwork."

Iguana Front Door

FRONT DOOR:

Iguana

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FRONT DOORSTEP:

Copper Beech

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PILLARS:

Clean White

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PLANT POTS:

NORI (のり)

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Sprig IV Front Door

FRONT DOOR & WINDOW:

Sprig IV

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"The deep exotic red ‘Soumak’ will create a smart and sophisticated feel alongside natural stone, bringing a personality-filled and beautiful first impression.”