Choosing a wood stain.
Dark stained entry door.
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It is mainly when the stained door color is something from the range between medium to dark brown.
There are different door styles that look good in dark colors and stains.
Painting stained wood requires more preparation than painting raw wood but when you devote some energy to readying the surfaces of your doors and windows paint can adhere to stained wood without.
Stain works by being absorbed by the wood which causes it to take on the color of the stain stain will only give the wood a certain color to make it look more attractive after staining you will then need to use a varnish or lacquer to protect the wood from damage.
A dark wood stain can accent intricately carved details while allowing the door s natural beauty to shine through.
In the picture above the whole design looks stunning because the designer also chooses quite the same stain color for the pillars and ceiling of the entry for a higher level of compatibility.
Dark stained front doors.
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Decorative wood doors may benefit more from staining than a colorful paint job.
Paint sits on the surface of the wood and dries to form a strong layer over the door.
You can stain the existing one yourself adding a chic touch to your entry.
Here the dark front door color picks up the brownish tones in the gray shingle siding.
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