Wrought iron doors are some of the most popular options out there. They provide enhanced security, have low maintenance requirements, and look stunning on the vast majority of home designs. ...
Wrought iron doors are some of the most popular options out there. They provide enhanced security, have low maintenance requirements, and look stunning on the vast majority of home designs.
However, they’re not all simply coated black or left bare like back in the Victorian era. You have a wide variety of finishes to choose from, and each one provides its own pros and cons. It can even get a little overwhelming choosing between all the choices available.
Today, we’re going to go over the different finishes and share tips to help you choose the right wrought iron door finish for a door you’ll love for decades to come.
This is the core of your decision. Which type of finish are you going to choose? It will have a tremendous impact on the longevity of the door and its aesthetic appeal. So, you want to get this part right.
There are many different types of wrought iron door finishes, and we’ll briefly go over each one.
This is one of the most common choices in the modern wrought iron door world. When choosing iron doors for your home, look for environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and durable models. You can even use it for doors that will be exposed to the elements with very little worry.
A powder coat is a little different than paint. It can be pigmented, and it’s essentially baked onto the iron.
This lasts a long time and greatly protects against corrosion, but it’s harder to touch up when you do have to maintain it.
The matte and gloss paint you use on any other door also makes a great finish for wrought iron.
Normal paint isn’t the best in terms of durability and protection from the elements, but it does do a fairly decent job. Your color choices tend to be far broader, as well. There are practically endless color options for normal paint. Whereas a powder coat or specialty paint will usually be more limited in color selection.
As a bonus, it’s also easy to touch up. Just about anyone can spot a little chip, bust open a can of paint, and brush it on fairly evenly. You can’t do that with specialty paints and powder coatings.
Epoxy paint combines the benefits of your standard door paint and powder coats. Epoxy paint works just like normal paint and comes in a wide variety of colors and sheens, but it’s mixed with epoxy.
When this paint dries, it’s incredibly hard. That makes it resilient against the elements and damage.
However, this is more expensive, and while it’s generally easy to apply even for an inexperienced homeowner, it can be harder to find. That’s on top of color matching, so your door looks weird.
Luckily, this type of wrought iron door finish lasts a lot longer than a standard paint coat.
You don’t have to opt for a paint or paint-adjacent finish. You can actually have a metal finish applied. The most common options are bronze and pewter.
These add an elegant touch to your wrought iron door, and they’re extremely durable finishes. They’re especially popular for reviving historic homes, where that weathered patina adds charm instead of looking worn or out of place.
They’re not quite as resilient to the elements, but that’s one of their best traits, actually. As these finishes age, they take on new characteristics that add charm to your doorway.
Of course, these finishes are also a bit more costly. So, you’ll want to budget that into your door decision.
Now that you know a bit more about what finishes are available, you need to know more about how to pick one.
There are a couple of things to do while looking at that list.
If the wrought iron door is going to be in a main entryway or somewhere exposed to the elements constantly, you really want to make sure that your finish will protect it. A luxury iron door can last generations with minimal maintenance, but if you leave it exposed to the elements without protection, you don’t get that amazing benefit.
How much the doorway will be used, including what it will be used for, is also important.
Your main entryway is going to be your primary way of entering and leaving your home, and you’ll be carrying furniture and other bulky things through it regularly. You don’t want a weak finish that chips and scratches because the new couch was a little difficult to get through.
With that being said, doors that aren’t used as much and rarely get subjected to abuse don’t need as durable a finish. Either way, it’s always a good idea to give your door’s finish a little upkeep now and then to keep it looking its best.
In a commercial space, you’d want to look at where all your employees and customers are moving the most. Usually, that’ll be the main entrance.
You can’t forget your budget, either. All of these finishes provide decent protection or better, and the less durable ones are easy to fix. Your budget can be a defining factor while still getting a high-quality wrought iron door.
All of the finishes we described can be had in a wide variety of colors. Which one you choose comes down to two things.
First, there’s your home’s existing theme. If you have a beige home with grey highlights, a bright purple door wouldn’t make much sense. Likewise, if your home is rustic, a post-modern door will look a bit silly. Look at your home’s theme and try to match the door to it.
Then, there’s your personal preference. Even if your home’s general theme dictates that a fancy pink door would make sense, if you don’t want that, you don’t have to settle for it. You can pick the more neutral option.
For most homes, fairly modern options in neutral colors are going to work best, but you can easily get creative.
Choosing the right wrought iron door finish can completely transform your entryway. The finish you choose affects how the door looks and how well it stands up to the elements.
From versatile powder-coated and painted options to the rich, timeless look of bronze and pewter, there’s something to fit every design preference and budget.
At Luxe Iron Doors, we offer a carefully curated selection of handcrafted single and double iron doors as well as wrought iron gates, designed to be as strong and secure as they are beautiful to look at.
Contact us today to explore our collection and find the perfect finish to complement your home.
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