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Painted doors: the secrets for windows always at the top

Porte verniciate: i segreti per infissi sempre al top

Painted doors here are the secrets


Painted doors offer endless customization possibilities. The choice of color is certainly the most important parameter to consider, but it is not enough.

In fact, after having installed it, the painted door needs some specific attention. Nothing so challenging, mind you. At the same time, however, it is necessary to be aware of all the properties of these fixtures, so as to be able to choose the best and be truly satisfied.

To begin with, then, it is possible to illustrate the reasons that could lead to the purchase of a painted window.
Why choose a painted door?

When it comes to doors, painting takes on a double meaning. On the one hand, in fact, stylistic implications are inevitable. The choice of color and the right tint can literally transform a door, making it more or less suitable for being part of the environments involved.

At the same time, the paintings also have a technical value. Thanks to the different chemical compositions of the coatings available today, paints can protect fixtures from atmospheric agents, as well as from the signs of time and wear. A discourse, this, which mainly concerns external doors, but which is also easily referable to doors and windows intended for internal spaces.

The types of paint to prefer for painted doors

I tipi di vernice da preferire per le Porte verniciate

What kind of paint to prefer?

In our guide on how to paint interior doors, we explain in detail how to proceed to give your door a completely personal touch. What interests us here, however, is to understand what characteristics the paint must have in order to be truly effective.

In general, higher quality paints are water-based, environmentally friendly and long lasting. These are probably the best solutions for internal doors, or in any case for fixtures that do not come into excessive contact with atmospheric agents.

For doors more exposed to the sun, however, it is possible to opt for paints rich in pigments. These are alternatives that greatly increase the resistance of the treated surface. In fact, the pigments dissolved in the paint act as a filter, increasing the shielding capacity.

This means, in simple terms, that the more colored a paint is, i.e. the more pigments it contains, and the greater its shielding capacity will be.
How does the door change over time?

The continuous action of time and atmospheric agents affects the paint in different ways. The most evident effect is represented by possible variations in color or brightness. This is not an inherent defect in the paint, but a natural phenomenon that is very difficult to contain.

In any case, if the painting has been done correctly, the only inconveniences you will encounter will be precisely small imperfections. Nothing that affects the functionality of the door, or its safety.
How to maintain painted doors

Painted doors need maintenance like any other type of window and door. For more information on the subject, you can read our in-depth study on repairing the most common door problems.

In any case, here are some tips for those who want to install a painted window:

    Avoid contact with water, especially in the first months after laying;
    Install the door in a conducive environment. Therefore avoid areas that are too cold or too high compared to sea level (but also too close to the coast). Also avoid areas that are too humid or too hot;
    If you don't know exactly how to act, avoid doing DIY, perhaps to change the locks;
    Choose neutral and delicate detergents for cleaning, avoiding chemical products.

Porte italiane vi aiuta a creare la vostra porta ideale

Fip helps you create your ideal door

Internal and external doors help to give your home a precise character, to express a defined personality. For this reason, Porte Italiane offers the possibility of easily customizing the fixtures, with the colors deemed most suitable.

For further questions on the painting and maintenance of doors, or to receive information on our catalogue, do not hesitate to send an email to

info@porteitaliane.com.