Door Painters in Sunderland
Foxglove Decor are professional door painters serving Sunderland and surrounding coastal areas.
We specialise in front door painting, interior door paint, and complete door transformations as part of our comprehensive house painting services throughout Sunderland. Our skilled painters deliver long-lasting results using premium paints specifically chosen for North Sea coastal conditions.
Doors We Paint:
- Front doors, back doors, side doors
- Bedroom, bathroom, hallway, kitchen, cupboard doors
- Wooden, uPVC, composite, metal—all materials
- Period property doors (Victorian 6-panel, Edwardian)
- Modern composite and contemporary designs
Sunderland’s architecture spans Victorian terraces in Ashbrooke with traditional 6-panel timber doors, Edwardian properties in Roker featuring painted hardwood entrances, and modern developments in Seaburn with uPVC and composite doors. We handle every material and property era.
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Why Paint Your Doors?
Improve Your Home’s First Impression
Front door painting instantly transforms your property’s curb appeal. Classic black or anthracite grey suits Victorian terraces, while sage green and olive tones complement Edwardian properties. Modern developments in Washington and Silksworth benefit from contemporary navy or charcoal finishes.
Protect Against Coastal Weather
Sunderland’s coastal location means doors face salt-laden air, high humidity, and sudden downpours. Areas like Roker and Seaburn experience direct North Sea exposure, causing paint to fade and peel 30-40% faster than inland properties. We use acrylic latex paints and marine-grade primers proven to resist moisture, UV rays, and salt corrosion.
Update Interior Spaces Affordably
Interior door paint refreshes your home without renovation costs. Transform bedroom, bathroom, and hallway doors with on-trend colours. Interior doors aren’t exposed to coastal weather, making paint last 10-15 years with proper application.
Save Money vs Replacement
Replacing a single front door costs £800-£2,000+. Professional door painting delivers dramatic results for £150-£400, depending on door type and condition—essential value when coastal conditions accelerate wear.
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Our Door Painting Process
1. Free Consultation
Contact us by phone or online. We’ll discuss your requirements and arrange a convenient time to assess your doors and provide colour advice.
2. Thorough Preparation
Proper preparation makes paint last years, not months. We clean, sand, fill cracks, and apply specialist primers for your door material.
Wooden doors in period properties often need weather damage repairs first. Original doors with decorative panels require extra care. Modern uPVC and composite doors get degreasing treatments and bonding primers. Coastal properties showing salt wear need extra preparation.
3. Expert Painting
We apply multiple thin coats for smooth, even coverage. We protect door furniture, glass, and surrounding areas throughout.
4. Final Check & Tidy
After drying, we reattach all door furniture, remove masking materials, and clean up. We do a final inspection with you to ensure you’re completely happy.
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Door Materials We Paint
We paint all door materials throughout Sunderland properties. Each material requires specific preparation and paint types for lasting results.
Wooden Doors
Traditional timber doors dominate Sunderland’s period properties—Victorian terraces feature 6-panel softwood doors, while Edwardian homes often have hardwood or oak entrances. Original doors with detailed panels and raised mouldings need careful preparation to preserve architectural character, particularly in Sunderland’s 14 conservation areas including Ashbrooke and Roker Park. We paint softwood, hardwood, oak, and pine using breathable wood primers and flexible topcoats that move with timber as humidity changes.
uPVC Doors
Semi-detached properties across Grindon, Fulwell, and Southwick commonly have uPVC doors that fade from white to yellow-grey within 7-10 years of coastal exposure. Specialist uPVC door painting uses bonding primers and flexible paints, costing 70% less than replacement whilst lasting 10+ years.
Composite Doors
Popular in newer developments around Washington and Seaham, composite doors offer security and insulation but still fade. We transform weathered composite doors without the £1,200-£2,000 replacement expense.
Metal Doors
Found in commercial properties and some residential settings. We apply rust-inhibiting primers and marine-grade topcoats for maximum corrosion protection in Sunderland’s salty coastal air.
Exterior vs Interior Door Painting
Different door types need different approaches and paint systems.
Exterior Door Painting
Front doors, back doors, and side entrances face Sunderland’s challenging coastal weather. We use acrylic latex paints with UV protection and moisture resistance—essential for salt-laden air from the North Sea. Exterior doors need specialist weatherproofing approaches that standard interior paints can’t provide.
Preparation includes marine-grade primers, flexible undercoats, and 2-3 topcoat layers for maximum protection against coastal conditions. We match colours to existing window frames and complement brickwork or render finishes across Sunderland’s varied architecture.
Interior Door Painting
Internal door paint selection offers more flexibility since bedroom, bathroom, hallway, and cupboard doors don’t face weather exposure. Our interior painters help select appropriate sheens: satin or semi-gloss for high-traffic hallways and moisture-prone bathrooms, matte for bedrooms. Many customers combine door painting with our wall painting service for complete room transformations.
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Why Choose Foxglove Decor?
Local Coastal Expertise
We understand Sunderland’s unique challenges: Victorian terraces with narrow hallways, semi-detached properties with shared access, and coastal homes facing direct sea spray. We know which paint systems suit Roker seafront exposures versus sheltered inland locations in Chester-le-Street.
Skilled, Insured Painters
Our painters have full public liability insurance and extensive experience with period timber doors, modern uPVC, and everything between.
Coastal-Spec Materials
We use premium paints and primers specifically formulated for North Sea conditions—not standard products that fail within 2-3 years.
Honest Pricing
Detailed quotes covering materials and labour upfront. No hidden costs.
Areas We Serve
We provide door painting throughout Sunderland and surrounding areas.
We serve Roker, Seaburn, South Shields, Hebburn, Washington, and all Sunderland neighborhoods including City Centre, Ashbrooke, Fulwell, Southwick, Grindon, and Silksworth.
We also serve Jarrow, Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring, and Seaham.
Don’t see your area? Contact us. We’re happy to travel throughout Sunderland and surrounding areas.
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