Bold Blue Door Painting in Slidell

From Blah to “Whoa!” — A Slidell Door Gets Its Groove Back

Let’s be honest: this front door in Slidell had seen better days.

Once a cheerful pink (possibly inspired by 1997 Barbie Dreamhouse vibes), it had slowly faded into a sad shade of “sun-bleached salmon,” scuffed from years of key fumbles, elbow nudges, and general Louisiana living.

But the homeowner had a vision—and that vision said: Blue. Bold. Beautiful. Something that would make the neighbors double-take on their morning dog walk. Something that would shout, “Hey there, I’ve got landscaping now!”

Enter Churchkey.

Step 1: Clean Slate, Y’all

Before any paint touches wood, we go full-on spa day for the door. We scrubbed off eight years of Slidell sun, grime, and garden hose splashbacks using a good ol’ fashioned TSP solution. (Trust us, nothing says “fresh start” like tri-sodium phosphate.)

Once clean, we broke out the sanders and got that surface baby-smooth—especially around the doorknob area, aka Ground Zero for wear-and-tear.

Step 2: Prime Time

Louisiana sun doesn’t mess around. That’s why we used a high-bond primer made specifically for surfaces that take direct UV hits. Think of it like SPF 100 for your door. We masked off everything with precision (including a few nosy lizards), then laid down a smooth, even base coat to ensure the new color would pop and last.

Step 3: The Great Blue Debate

Picking the perfect blue wasn’t easy. We went through more swatches than a paint store on sale day. Royal? Too fancy. Navy? Too serious. Teal? Too 2008. Eventually, we landed on the Goldilocks shade—bold, bright, and built to withstand Slidell’s swampy, sunny, storm-happy weather.

Step 4: Showtime

We sprayed on four full coats of premium exterior acrylic with built-in UV blockers. No streaks. No brush marks. Just a smooth, flawless finish that makes the door look like it rolled off a designer showroom floor.

We topped it off with brushed nickel hardware that elevates the whole look—kind of like putting a Rolex on someone who just got a makeover.

The Results? 🔥

What was once a tired pink relic is now a statement piece worthy of its new landscaping and flowerbeds. The curb appeal is through the roof, and the neighbors? Yeah, they noticed.

And the best part? This isn’t just pretty paint—it’s built for Slidell’s humidity, UV rays, and those surprise 4PM thunderstorms that roll in like clockwork.

Churchkey Rule #17:

Never underestimate the power of a painted door with good taste and great primer.