Victorian four-panel hardwood doors in Jesmond, Heaton, and Gosforth are valuable period features. Years of gloss paint have obscured the beading detail. A thick surface chips rather than flexing with wood movement.

We chemically strip the door back to bare hardwood and fill the grain if needed. We then prime with oil-based primer and finish in hard-wearing gloss or micro-porous finish. This reveals the original moulding detail and creates a surface that moves with the wood rather than cracking.

Front door colour sets the tone for your entire property. We advise on choices that suit period architecture and modern preference alike. Contemporary finishes include matt blacks, rich blues, and warming greens.

All are available in durable exterior paint systems.

uPVC doors need specialist primer before paint. We use a plastic-bonding primer that grips the surface before the finish coat. Composite doors (plastic and timber hybrid) also require careful preparation.

We advise on expected lifespan before starting. uPVC doors don’t always hold paint as permanently as hardwood. We’re honest about that from the quote stage.

Door frames, porch surround trim, and architraves need the same care as the door itself. We repaint or strip as needed, ensuring surrounds match the door finish and complement the overall property appearance.

For full porch and entrance area repainting, see our exterior painting service.