Modern Masters 1 qt 275260 Ambitious Front Door Paint Water-Based Exterior Enamel

I used Modern Masters brand paints for years in my decorative painting business. But this line of front door paints was new to me, and I ordered it for a client. The color was perfect for their front door. Very good paint, and beautiful pigments!

My first time using Modern Masters, a great quality paint I love the color, it drys fast. I used 3 coats and have 3/4 left in the container.

We have a pair of front doors that had been exposed to the elements for over 30 years. The doors are solid wood with oak veneer and solid oak molding. Each door is 3’x 8’ and weighs about 225 pounds. The exterior veneer started separating from the core in several spots. The inside of the doors are custom painted to match the interior of our home, and they are in excellent condition. We considered replacing the doors but the cost was prohibitive, and we could never match the custom paint job on the inside. So we decided to paint the exterior of the doors. Due to the complexity of the project, we decided to remove the doors from their hinges, move them into my shop, and remove as much of the veneer as possible, while preserving the interior finish. Some of the veneer came off with a simple putty knife. We had to moisten the remaining veneer with a damp towel for a couple of hours and then steam it with a hot iron so we could remove it with the putty knife. Approximately 90% of the veneer was removed, and that which remained was sanded down to blend smoothly with the rest of the door. Good preparation is the key to a successful paint job, so we began sanding with 80 grit sandpaper, then moved to 120 grit, 180 grit, and finished with a fine 220 grit. We used a power sander with a vacuum hose connected to a shop vac and wore face protection during the process. All of the solid oak molding was hand sanded with the same grits of sandpaper, and every attempt was made to preserve the detail in the molding. The colors of front door paint offered by Modern Masters are beautiful and stunning. After great deliberation, we decided on “Sophisticated,” the middle of the three red-tone paints offered. We wanted our front doors to define our home, to give our home some personality, and bring it to life. “Sophisticated” was the perfect answer. Some may not care for red front doors, and that’s fine. The important thing is that we know this special color hit a home run for us, and we could not be happier. It is important to remember that the light and shade your front doors receive throughout the day will change the way your paint looks. The shade will darken the appearance of the paint and direct sunlight will make it look its brightest. Since our doors receive both, we see different tones throughout the day. It is almost like our doors are alive expressing different moods as the day progresses. The attached photographs show how the appearance of our paint changes in different lighting. Before painting, we removed all dust and particles from the wood surface and taped the doors to protect the good inside finish. Also, we removed the solid brass hardware from the doors, stripped its old lacquer finish, and refinished it before replacing it on the newly painted doors. We had some water damage to the bottom of the doors and used Bondo to repair them before painting. We also applied new weather stripping to the bottoms of the doors. We followed Modern Masters instructions for painting. Due to the veneer removal, there were areas on the doors which were much lighter than the molding. To ensure the different shades would not spoil our paint job, we applied three coats of Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Gray Primer by Zinsser. And this was followed by four coats of Modern Masters “Sophisticated.” We brush-painted the molding and used a four-inch foam roller on the flat surfaces of the doors. This is a semi-gloss paint, and the finished surface appears a little like a laminate which should really stand up to the elements. The doors look beautiful finished and should be good for another 30 years. We learned so much from the comments on Amazon, we decided to provide a little more detail in our review in hopes it will be helpful to those tackling a little more complex front door paint job.

I ordered the Modern Master's Door Paint in the color Spiritual several months ago, but things came up and I was not able to get to use it until now. Today it was in the 70's so I decided it was time to paint the door and change the lock on the door. I love the color!!!! My house is red brick with beige and white trim and I was a little worried about painting the door purple, but hey, it is my house, I can paint the door any color I want, and if someone does not like it, they don't have to look! I think it came out really nice. The paint went on very nice, but after the first coat I was afraid I was going to have to do three coats, but two covered nicely. I used a foam roller and a regular paint brush. After it dried, I could not see any brush marks. On the second coat, I did get some air bubbles in the paint, but I think I was pressing to hard with the roller. So after I lighted up my touch, it cut down on the number of air bubbles. After it fully dried, the air bubbles that did remain were verily visible. I only painted one side of the door, and have a lot of paint left over. I will be saving it for touch ups, but I hope I don't need it. The new lock set I put on was a brushed nickel and it looks so good on the purple door. Some tips for everyone else. Buy the best roller and brush you can. I went with the cheap ones as I am on a very tight budget, but if you are a perfectionist, you will be much happier with the better ones. IF you found this review helpful, please click the Yes button below. Thank You! STAR RATINGS: Each product is carefully reviewed in an unbiased manner. Star ratings are earned, never given. 5 Star: I really love this product, it is an exceptional, impressive product. It is very well made (designed, formulated, composed, etc) and lives up to the product details and description. It exceeds normal consumer expectations. 4 Star: I like this product. It meets the product description, details, and normal customer expectations. It does what it is supposed to do. 3 Star: This is not a negative rating. It is a neutral rating. I could take it or leave it. It met the product description and details for the most part but isn't something I am ever likely to order again. 2 Star: I don't like this product. It has mistakes in the product details or description and does not live up to what it advertises or normal customer expectations. 1 Star: I really do not like this product. There may be something wrong in the product details or description, it does not live up to what it is advertised as. I would tell my friends, acquaintances, and strangers that they shouldn't use their hard earned money on this product. Thank you for taking the time to read my review. Please consider following me here on Amazon for other reviews. Thanks and have a blessed day.

Love the colour!! Easy to apply on my fibreglass door.

Great color

I was very bored by my cheap, white door. But since costs of everything are skyrocketing, I wanted an inexpensive update. My best advice is to prep prep prep. There were a few really great, detailed reviews that I found super helpful before. I really cleaned the door well, taped and put down drop cloths everywhere. I also chose to prime my door before, because it's not new and I wanted to make sure this paint applied well. The paint is quite thick and covers REALLY well. I used a brush for the trim (as one of the reviews suggested) and also followed their suggestions for the roller choice. It was SUPER easy and dried well and then I worked on the 2nd coat. 2 coats is enough, but I might apply a 3rd, just for really intense coverage and because when I removed the tape a chip came off. Overall I am EXTREMELY happy with this product and have TONS left over. A little really goes a long way. All my neighbours were super impressed. Many thought we had replaced the door, and when I told them it was paint, they were blown away. I would definitely recommend this product.

Exterior door . Worked amazing . Doesn’t use much to get great coverage . Really a great value for the dollar !!

Beautiful colour