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Freshen Your Front Entry
Enhance your home's curb appeal with these great tricks.
By Julie Feagin Sandner
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A new finish on the door, coupled with a creative paint treatment on the stoop, gives this front
entry a welcoming new look without a costly renovation.
A front door says a lot about a home. And it is true that old ones add character.
Can the beauty of an antique door be combined with the durability of a new one? It's not as
hard as you might think. This mahogany door was gorgeous but a little too new for the homeowners'
taste. Nowadays old doors are easy to find at salvage stores, but they can get quite costly when
factoring in hardware and adjusting the door's size to fit an existing frame. Instead of waiting
100 years for the door to age, this couple sought some help from faux finish artist Jody DuBois.
Weathered Look
First Jody lightly sanded the entire door. Using lengths of chain, old keys, an ice pick, and
wire brushes, she began the distressing process.
Working in a random pattern to mimic the natural imperfections of old wood, Jody created the
distinctive look of wormholes with an ice pick. Then she added nicks and dents to the wood with
the chains, especially to areas of the door that get a lot of wear and tear, such as below the
handle.
Applying the Stain
After removing the dust, Jody applied a coat of stain to the door. She selected a slightly darker
hue than the original to highlight the details. Once dry, she added a clear spar varnish.
After the varnish dried, Jody mixed equal parts of black and raw umber oil-based glazes together
and applied an even coat to the door. Wiping off the higher, flat areas of the door, Jody left much
of the glaze to settle in the crevices. A final coat of varnish completed the finish.
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