Home DIY: How to revamp your front door quickly and easily 

The paint, the accessories, the techniques, the tricks, the finishes, the cost

Stately and fresh against white painted walls, a period front door is reimagined in Dulux's Oxford Blue; from €24 for 750ml in High Gloss.

Refreshing a front door is a super-quick update you can complete over a single weekend. If your door is performing well in terms of the three essentials of security, weather-sealing, and a reasonable level of insulation, keeping it rather than upgrading is an Earth-friendly decision. New paintwork is a little lipstick on your palace and an essential first impression.

First of all, what is the door made of? If you have timber, we are looking at sanding, undercoating and painting with two to three coats of the final colour.