First Impressions

First Impressions

First impressions happen within the first seven seconds of meeting someone. A judgement has already begun to form in one tenth of a second. The importance of making a good first impression can’t be over stated. The same goes for your home. The first impression someone sees upon approach is your front door. Is it immaculate? Is it dirty and covered in cobwebs? Is the front door paint cracked and chipping off? Does it have a gorgeous finish you want to reach out and touch?

As a Faux Finish Artist, I’m often asked to refinish plain front doors into a beautiful wood finish. Real wood is earthy, welcoming, stately, and next to impossible to keep in great shape here in SW Florida. I was formerly the owner of a glorious real mahogany front door. My gracious the upkeep! Every six months the door had to be clear coated. Having your front door painted to look like the real thing is a much better choice here in SW Florida. Faux painting allows your front door to make a fabulous first impression and you get to maintain your sanity by not spending precious free time on the upkeep of your home’s entrance.

Here’s a few examples of the transformations from plain to fabulous wood faux finish:

The wood look faux finish can be rich and dark:

light and casual:

or even metallic:

A few things to keep in mind when having your front door faux painted:

Have your new hardware selected and available if your having your handles changed.

Your weather stripping will be removed and remain off while the paints are curing.

Weather will need to be monitored especially during our rainy season. Even humidity levels need to be monitored as the humidity can effect some of the mediums used to create the finishes.

Ready to make a great first impression? Contact me at Swan Studios Inc:

http://www.swanstudio.net

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