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Painting a Front Door in Friesland: from Old Green to Red
LocationFriesland
CategoryWindow frames and doors
MaterialSikkens Rubbol XD High Gloss
Carried outAugust 2026
About this project
This front door in Friesland went from the old green to a fresh red. The door was carefully prepared and finished with Sikkens Rubbol XD High Gloss, for a crisp, glossy finish. It is a small job with a big effect, because a new colour changes the whole entrance.
Painting a front door in Friesland: a new look
Sometimes you do not need to do the whole house. This front door got a completely new look: from the old green to a fresh red. The door was carefully prepared and finished with Sikkens Rubbol XD High Gloss, for a crisp, glossy finish.
In the photos you see the same door before and after. In the in-between photos you see the door during finishing and the taped-off window frame with primer. A new colour can change an entrance completely, even if it is only a small job.
Red is beautiful, but demanding
A bold colour in high gloss shows everything. The light falls straight on your front door, and every scratch, brush hair or flaw becomes visible. That is exactly why high gloss needs different preparation from satin. When going from green to red something else comes in: the old colour must not show through. You prevent that with good preparation and an extra coat if needed.
A front door is also used every day, with hands and keys close to the paint. That is why a tough paint is the right choice. What Rubbol XD does for that, you can read at Sikkens Rubbol XD explained.
Having one door done: what we want to see
A photo of the whole door, one of the bottom and one of the surround is enough to start. Tell us which colour you have in mind, and whether the frame around it is included. We like choosing a colour on site, because red on a card is not the same as red next to your brick.
The price depends on the condition of the old paint, the colour change and whether there is glass or panels in the door. If there is damage in the bottom of the door or in the surround, we deal with that first. After the site visit you get a fixed price.
A small job is welcome with us too
We like doing big houses, but this door shows that a single part is worth it too. Mohamed discusses the colour with you and goes through the result with you at the end. On Google customers mainly mention good advice on colours and clear communication, with 4.8 from 25 reviews.
Want more than just the door? Read about painting window frames and doors or look at the white exterior doors in Bolsward. Send a photo of your door through the quote request.
Friesland
The approach
How we tackled it
Inspection: what is under that green?
A new colour starts with looking at the old one. We check the condition of the green, the bottom of the door and the seams around the glass or panels. Then you know how much preparation is needed before red can go on. The choice of colour is part of that.
Execution: preparing for a bold colour
The door was carefully prepared and then finished with Sikkens Rubbol XD High Gloss. Red is not an easy colour, because red often covers less quickly than other colours. Taping off and clean edges make the difference between good and nearly good.
Handover: the entrance as a whole
At handover you do not only look at the door, but at the whole entrance. The gloss has to be even and the edges crisp. In the photos you also see the door during finishing, next to the end result in high gloss.
Before / After
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Reviews
What customers say about us
★★★★★
"Arrived at roughly the agreed time. Friendly introduction. Delivered good work."
★★★★★
"After a small miscommunication at the start, MJA Allround did a fantastic job. The garage was painted. They neatly masked and lightly sanded everything first and used a lovely deep matt black paint."
★★★★★
"Incredibly professional company, helped us out of a tight spot when another contractor had let us down. Arrived within a day and finished the house in 3!"
★★★★★
"Fine company. Skilled and friendly staff. They also give extra tips."
★★★★★
"Delivered a beautiful result and very pleasant communication."
★★★★★
"These really are craftsmen who know their trade. Our house badly needed work, it had not been maintained for 10 years. They explained everything well. Once they started they found a lot of wood rot, it was shocking, but thanks to MJA Allround Bouw our house looks sharp and beautiful again."
★★★★★
"This craftsman delivers quality work. Very happy with the job. Agreements are kept and it was finished within the agreed time."
★★★★★
"I recently got the keys to my new-build flat and three craftsmen applied glass fibre wallpaper and painted everything expertly (about 150 m2)."
★★★★★
"The fascia boards had to be replaced at short notice. MJA Allround Bouw responded very quickly and delivered excellent work. Their advice and communication were also very good."
★★★★★
"Got an appointment quickly and everything went fine. Did good work, the doors look great again."
★★★★★
"Friendly and skilled people came to me and did good work. Thanks again for the beautiful finish of all that painting."
Reviews translated from Dutch. The originals are on Google.
Google rating 4,8 out of 5★★★★★
Based on 25 reviews
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Clear answers
Frequently asked questions
Can I have my front door painted in a bold colour?
Yes, as long as the surface is properly prepared. A bold colour sometimes needs an extra coat to cover well. We discuss in advance whether the colour suits your house.
Do you also do just one door?
Do ask. This front door is one example, and we look at each job to see whether it fits. Send a photo and you will hear what we think.
Do I need to be at home while the door is being painted?
That depends on the schedule, and a fresh coat also needs time to dry. At the site visit we agree how it will go, so your house stays properly locked in the meantime.