How long does it take to paint an exterior door?

Professional painters can complete an exterior door painting project in one to three hours, not including drying time. The timeline depends on the door's condition, required preparation, and the number of coats needed. Weather conditions significantly impact drying times, with high humidity or extreme temperatures extending the process. Most doors require 24 to 48 hours of curing time before resuming normal use.

Do I need to remove my door before painting?

While removing the door provides optimal access to all surfaces and edges, many professional painters achieve excellent results with the door remaining in place. For in-position painting, proper hardware protection and masking are essential. Door removal becomes more beneficial when dealing with significant damage, when painting both sides simultaneously, or when making dramatic color changes that require extra coats.

What kind of paint should I use for an exterior door?

The ideal paint for exterior doors is a high-quality, weather-resistant formulation designed specifically for outdoor conditions. Acrylic latex paints offer excellent moisture resistance and color retention, while oil-based options provide superior hardness for high-traffic areas. Semi-gloss or gloss finishes repel dirt and moisture more effectively than flat finishes. Door material also influences paint selection—metal doors benefit from rust-inhibiting formulas, while wood doors may require specialized primers.

Should I hire a professional or paint my door myself?

Hiring a professional delivers superior results for exterior door painting, especially for front entrances where appearance matters most. Professionals bring specialized equipment, extensive experience, and efficient techniques that ensure a smooth, durable finish. While DIY painting saves on labor costs, you'll need proper tools, adequate preparation knowledge, and sufficient time to achieve comparable results. For complex door styles or when changing colors dramatically, professional expertise often justifies the additional expense.

Top-Rated Door Paintings or Stainings Experts in Walled Lake, MI

SKM Property Maintenance

811 N Main Street Suite 105A

4.78(

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SKM Property Maintenance

811 N Main Street Suite 105A

4.78(

172

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

2003 local quotes requested

SKM property maintenance has been in business for over 15 years we specialize in home repairs and updates big or small professional staff very fair competitive prices amazing customer service We go above and beyond to make every customer happy every time

"Darryl was the contractor assigned for our deck maintenance. He did a good job fixing the rotted boards, was patient with the questions, concerns I had. I would recommend working with him."

Nikeeta B on August 2025

SKM property maintenance has been in business for over 15 years we specialize in home repairs and updates big or small professional staff very fair competitive prices amazing customer service We go above and beyond to make every customer happy every time

"Darryl was the contractor assigned for our deck maintenance. He did a good job fixing the rotted boards, was patient with the questions, concerns I had. I would recommend working with him."

Nikeeta B on August 2025

Somerset Painting & Professional Improvements

41000 Woodward Ave Suite 350 East

4.73(

800

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Somerset Painting & Professional Improvements

41000 Woodward Ave Suite 350 East

4.73(

800

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Customers say: Quality work

561 local quotes requested

42 years of experience

Somerset Painting and Professional Improvements is an Angies List Super-Service Award-Winning Michigan-based company that specializes in both residential and commercial improvements with over 41 years of experience. Check out our video on our website! Award winning. Additional email - row@somersetpainting.com.

"All painters were very professional and did an outstanding job. one small issue was noted after they finished, and they are coming back out to take care of it. Definately would use them again."

Jeffrey H on August 2025

Somerset Painting and Professional Improvements is an Angies List Super-Service Award-Winning Michigan-based company that specializes in both residential and commercial improvements with over 41 years of experience. Check out our video on our website! Award winning. Additional email - row@somersetpainting.com.

"All painters were very professional and did an outstanding job. one small issue was noted after they finished, and they are coming back out to take care of it. Definately would use them again."

Jeffrey H on August 2025

Walls N All Painting LLC

212 W Sheffield Ave

4.90(

397

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Walls N All Painting LLC

212 W Sheffield Ave

4.90(

397

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

226 local quotes requested

Walls-N-All Painting was founded by Shane Berney in 2002. Walls-N-All Painting has established a reputation of finishing every project with precision and efficiency. Founded on the principal of superior customer service, each of our craftsmen strive to be polite and courteous, with years of experience behind them. We show the same wholehearted commitment to every project that we start. Our experts will provide the highest quality on projects ranging from residential to commercial. Interior or exterior. Throughout our years of service, we have maintained the highest ratings in our field from Angie’s List, Home Advisor, Yelp, Nextdoor, and Google. Why Choose Us? Customer Satisfaction is our number one priority. To ensure that we meet this expectation, we guide you step-by-step from the beginning of your project to the end. Always answering any questions and meeting any concerns you may have. From the beginning, we provide all the proper forms and documents explaining licensing, insurance, and the quote for the project. A week prior to the start of the project, we request your final decisions on the color. To further guarantee your satisfaction, our Project Manager will check and recheck the quality and efficiency of our work to assure we meet our standards and yours. With our unbeatable process and communication we will personally deliver you the best final product. With the transformation provided by Walls-N-All Painting. Your family, friends, or customers will see and feel the care put into making your home or business stand out above the rest. Call us to see why so many have hired our company and continue to use our services. 248-830-4779.

"Shane has worked with us every step of the way and his crew was very professional."

Brandon B on August 2024

Walls-N-All Painting was founded by Shane Berney in 2002. Walls-N-All Painting has established a reputation of finishing every project with precision and efficiency. Founded on the principal of superior customer service, each of our craftsmen strive to be polite and courteous, with years of experience behind them. We show the same wholehearted commitment to every project that we start. Our experts will provide the highest quality on projects ranging from residential to commercial. Interior or exterior. Throughout our years of service, we have maintained the highest ratings in our field from Angie’s List, Home Advisor, Yelp, Nextdoor, and Google. Why Choose Us? Customer Satisfaction is our number one priority. To ensure that we meet this expectation, we guide you step-by-step from the beginning of your project to the end. Always answering any questions and meeting any concerns you may have. From the beginning, we provide all the proper forms and documents explaining licensing, insurance, and the quote for the project. A week prior to the start of the project, we request your final decisions on the color. To further guarantee your satisfaction, our Project Manager will check and recheck the quality and efficiency of our work to assure we meet our standards and yours. With our unbeatable process and communication we will personally deliver you the best final product. With the transformation provided by Walls-N-All Painting. Your family, friends, or customers will see and feel the care put into making your home or business stand out above the rest. Call us to see why so many have hired our company and continue to use our services. 248-830-4779.

"Shane has worked with us every step of the way and his crew was very professional."

Brandon B on August 2024

360 Painting of Oakland County

11332 Fawn Valley Trail

4.79(

14

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360 Painting of Oakland County

11332 Fawn Valley Trail

4.79(

14

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Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

206 local quotes requested

We’re not your typical paint company. At 360° Painting of Oakland County, we follow a detailed process for every project that ensures we know exactly what you want and we do the work to make it happen. Whether we’re painting a statement wall in your living room or refreshing the exterior of your business, we take care to get things right.

"For the money I spent to have them paint my house, and the quality of their work I’d say 2 stars. I am finding more and more spots where they have paint drips, chunks, over spray and spots where they look like they were running out of paint. Most of these spots you can’t see unless you have the lighting just right. Which thankfully you can’t see otherwise. But moving furniture and moving my floor lamps is how I noticed these issues 6 months after the fact. As a new homeowner you live and learn…I will make sure to use a fine toothed comb on anyone I hire from now on."

Nate B on December 2024

We’re not your typical paint company. At 360° Painting of Oakland County, we follow a detailed process for every project that ensures we know exactly what you want and we do the work to make it happen. Whether we’re painting a statement wall in your living room or refreshing the exterior of your business, we take care to get things right.

"For the money I spent to have them paint my house, and the quality of their work I’d say 2 stars. I am finding more and more spots where they have paint drips, chunks, over spray and spots where they look like they were running out of paint. Most of these spots you can’t see unless you have the lighting just right. Which thankfully you can’t see otherwise. But moving furniture and moving my floor lamps is how I noticed these issues 6 months after the fact. As a new homeowner you live and learn…I will make sure to use a fine toothed comb on anyone I hire from now on."

Nate B on December 2024

Ulman Services LLC

4.75(

4

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Ulman Services LLC

4.75(

4

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

716 local quotes requested

Looking for reliable Pressure Washing services in the Detroit area? Look no further than Ulman Services LLC. Our team of experts is here to assist you with all your Pressure Washing needs. With our exceptional service and attention to detail, we are dedicated to providing the best solutions for all your needs. Contact us today!

"The deck on the house we purchased had gone for decades without maintenance. About half of the boards needed replacement. It also was in serious need of stain, which had not been applied in years. The project was done in less than 2 weeks, which took long hours and showing up on the weekend and in some hot/stormy weather. All the issues that came up during the process were resolved. Now we can feel safe using our deck this summer."

Pam M on July 2025

Looking for reliable Pressure Washing services in the Detroit area? Look no further than Ulman Services LLC. Our team of experts is here to assist you with all your Pressure Washing needs. With our exceptional service and attention to detail, we are dedicated to providing the best solutions for all your needs. Contact us today!

"The deck on the house we purchased had gone for decades without maintenance. About half of the boards needed replacement. It also was in serious need of stain, which had not been applied in years. The project was done in less than 2 weeks, which took long hours and showing up on the weekend and in some hot/stormy weather. All the issues that came up during the process were resolved. Now we can feel safe using our deck this summer."

Pam M on July 2025

ALL PRO PAINTING

1955 White Lake Rd

5.00(

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ALL PRO PAINTING

1955 White Lake Rd

5.00(

9

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

498 local quotes requested

All Pro Painting has been servicing the Oakland County and surrounding areas since 1994. We specialize in all facets of residential painting including interior and exterior work and staining. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and won't leave until the job is done right!

"All pro Painting did an amazing job. They were very competitive price wise and completely exceeded our expectations. Call David for a quote and be amazed at how his team completes the job."

Brent S on October 2024

All Pro Painting has been servicing the Oakland County and surrounding areas since 1994. We specialize in all facets of residential painting including interior and exterior work and staining. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and won't leave until the job is done right!

"All pro Painting did an amazing job. They were very competitive price wise and completely exceeded our expectations. Call David for a quote and be amazed at how his team completes the job."

Brent S on October 2024

Clean Cut Painting

Based Out Of

4.50(

4

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Clean Cut Painting

Based Out Of

4.50(

4

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Customers say: Quick response

604 local quotes requested

4 years of experience

We offer a variety of painting services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"We hired Clean Cut Painting for a $20K job based on their quick quote and no deposit. While work started fast, the experience went downhill. There were surprise charges, and key items like door handles and outlet covers were removed but never reinstalled. Paint was left on floors, tile, and even on our carpet. When I brought up the carpet damage, Matt said, ?It needed to be replaced anyway??even though we had told him it wouldn?t be. Wall hardware and mirrors were removed with permission, but instead of being reinstalled, everything was tossed in the garage and mixed with trash. On the final Saturday, Matt worked briefly and left his crew to finish. I watched them rush cleanup the moment he left, leaving a mess. I later told Matt he should?ve told his crew he?d be back to inspect?it might?ve led to a better outcome. While I appreciated the fast start and no deposit, the lack of professionalism, poor finish, and dismissive responses mean I wouldn?t hire them again."

Jerry F on June 2025

We offer a variety of painting services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"We hired Clean Cut Painting for a $20K job based on their quick quote and no deposit. While work started fast, the experience went downhill. There were surprise charges, and key items like door handles and outlet covers were removed but never reinstalled. Paint was left on floors, tile, and even on our carpet. When I brought up the carpet damage, Matt said, ?It needed to be replaced anyway??even though we had told him it wouldn?t be. Wall hardware and mirrors were removed with permission, but instead of being reinstalled, everything was tossed in the garage and mixed with trash. On the final Saturday, Matt worked briefly and left his crew to finish. I watched them rush cleanup the moment he left, leaving a mess. I later told Matt he should?ve told his crew he?d be back to inspect?it might?ve led to a better outcome. While I appreciated the fast start and no deposit, the lack of professionalism, poor finish, and dismissive responses mean I wouldn?t hire them again."

Jerry F on June 2025

Paul Ideal Painting

Based In

4.88(

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Paul Ideal Painting

Based In

4.88(

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

660 local quotes requested

CHECK OUT OUR 2024 SUMMER SPECIALS: Exteriors: Free Power wash with full home exterior job Interiors: $400 off for a full interior home paint project. We specialize in interior (3 room minimum) and exterior painting services, cabinet painting, and more! We do not offer staining or wallpaper services at this time. For the quickest response, please call us directly at 586-843-9705. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Paul was incredible from start to finish. Paul painted the entire interior and exterior of my house. Paul was on time, did quality work, and transformed my house. Any walls that needed repairing were repaired, and any walls that needed additional coats were done without me asking. Paul took great pride and his work, often going back to rooms that he finished just to check to make sure he didn’t miss any spots. Paul worked whatever hours he needed to to make sure that the job was done on time, and at the end, it simply looked incredible. No matter if you’re painting a room or your entire house like I did, I recommend Paul for any and all things painting. He is an incredible painter with high-quality work and he has my highest recommendation as a service provider."

Jim S on November 2022

CHECK OUT OUR 2024 SUMMER SPECIALS: Exteriors: Free Power wash with full home exterior job Interiors: $400 off for a full interior home paint project. We specialize in interior (3 room minimum) and exterior painting services, cabinet painting, and more! We do not offer staining or wallpaper services at this time. For the quickest response, please call us directly at 586-843-9705. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Paul was incredible from start to finish. Paul painted the entire interior and exterior of my house. Paul was on time, did quality work, and transformed my house. Any walls that needed repairing were repaired, and any walls that needed additional coats were done without me asking. Paul took great pride and his work, often going back to rooms that he finished just to check to make sure he didn’t miss any spots. Paul worked whatever hours he needed to to make sure that the job was done on time, and at the end, it simply looked incredible. No matter if you’re painting a room or your entire house like I did, I recommend Paul for any and all things painting. He is an incredible painter with high-quality work and he has my highest recommendation as a service provider."

Jim S on November 2022

N. B. Painting LLC

50289 Victoria Pl

4.94(

123

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N. B. Painting LLC

50289 Victoria Pl

4.94(

123

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 98% of Angi customers

Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

408 local quotes requested

N. B. Painting LLC is a leading, family owned and operated painting company, that is based in Macomb, and has been in business since 2001. Multi-year Super Service Award winner on Angie's List. We take pride in our work and guarantee to your satisfaction. No payment is required until job is completed. Plenty of references available upon request. Specialized in interior and exterior painting, other services we perform range from pressure washing, drywall repair, exterior wood repair, etc. Serving Macomb and Oakland Counties. Give us a call to schedule your free estimate!

"Fantastic! Nick and Frank did an awesome job in record time first class operation. We kicked them off a little late and they worked late and weekends to accommodate our schedule and they were very clean and efficient I can’t recommend them enough."

Mark B on February 2024

N. B. Painting LLC is a leading, family owned and operated painting company, that is based in Macomb, and has been in business since 2001. Multi-year Super Service Award winner on Angie's List. We take pride in our work and guarantee to your satisfaction. No payment is required until job is completed. Plenty of references available upon request. Specialized in interior and exterior painting, other services we perform range from pressure washing, drywall repair, exterior wood repair, etc. Serving Macomb and Oakland Counties. Give us a call to schedule your free estimate!

"Fantastic! Nick and Frank did an awesome job in record time first class operation. We kicked them off a little late and they worked late and weekends to accommodate our schedule and they were very clean and efficient I can’t recommend them enough."

Mark B on February 2024

Visual Paint

24361 Greenfield Rd

5.00(

15

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Visual Paint

24361 Greenfield Rd

5.00(

15

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

609 local quotes requested

At Visual Paint, we offer high-quality painting services that will give your home and business a new, luxury look. Our professional painters use only the best paints and materials, so you can rest assured we will transform your home with quality results. Whether you're looking to refresh an entire room or update a few key areas of your home, we have the experience and expertise to make your vision a reality. You can count on prompt and on-time service from the highly-skilled and courteous professionals at Visual Paint. We are eager to meet your needs and exceed your expectations, so you can rest assured that we'll deliver superior results for your residential painting project. When painting walls, we always recommend two coats on any surface and sanding and priming as needed. After we finish a job, we will do a walkthrough with you, and if there are any issues, no matter how big or small, we will work with you to resolve them as quickly as possible. We also offer 10% off Whole Exterior/Interior House Paints 5% Veterans Discount

"Amazing! The visual paint team are Rockstars! I’ve been trying to think of another room to paint just so we can use them again!"

Batsheva ב on March 2025

At Visual Paint, we offer high-quality painting services that will give your home and business a new, luxury look. Our professional painters use only the best paints and materials, so you can rest assured we will transform your home with quality results. Whether you're looking to refresh an entire room or update a few key areas of your home, we have the experience and expertise to make your vision a reality. You can count on prompt and on-time service from the highly-skilled and courteous professionals at Visual Paint. We are eager to meet your needs and exceed your expectations, so you can rest assured that we'll deliver superior results for your residential painting project. When painting walls, we always recommend two coats on any surface and sanding and priming as needed. After we finish a job, we will do a walkthrough with you, and if there are any issues, no matter how big or small, we will work with you to resolve them as quickly as possible. We also offer 10% off Whole Exterior/Interior House Paints 5% Veterans Discount

"Amazing! The visual paint team are Rockstars! I’ve been trying to think of another room to paint just so we can use them again!"

Batsheva ב on March 2025

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