PAINT IT Black

Paint It Black: Bold Style, Backed by Performance

Dark-painted doors are making a bold comeback in modern home design, offering a dramatic and sophisticated look that instantly elevates curb appeal. Rich tones like black bring depth and contrast to a home’s exterior, creating a striking focal point that complements a wide range of architectural styles.

While deeper hues naturally absorb more heat from sunlight than lighter shades, Simpson Door Company has developed a smart, durable solution that allows homeowners to embrace these bold design choices with confidence. By combining advanced materials with expert craftsmanship, Simpson ensures that dark-painted exterior doors maintain their beauty and integrity over time, without compromising on performance, longevity, or warranty coverage.

Understanding LRV and Simpson’s Solution

Every paint color has a Light Reflective Value (LRV), which measures how much light and heat it reflects. The scale ranges from 0 to 100. Pure black has an LRV of 0 and absorbs nearly all heat, while pure white has an LRV of 100 and reflects it. This matters because darker colors with low LRVs absorb more heat, which can affect the performance of exterior doors over time.

Simpson Door Company has addressed this challenge with a solution that makes dark exterior colors a confident choice. By using Accoya wood, designs from the Nantucket Collection, and factory priming, Simpson doors are engineered to handle low-LRV paints; ensuring your black or dark-colored door remains durable and protected.