If I paint my wood door a darker brown, will it look like the wood is darker brown or will it be obvious?

Question

Or should I just spring for a new door lol

Answer 1

If you paint it darker brown it will look like a door painted darker brown.  Paint is paint.

If on the other hand it is an unpainted door and you stain it darker brown it will look like a darker brown wood. If you stain it put a satin finish to seal it.

Answer 2

A painted wooden door will look like a painted wooden door, whatever the shade. Instead, go for wood polish...you can have your door polished in any shade of brown - light or dark, or even in rosewood color and then seal it with varnish coating.

Answer 3

Unless you're prepared to strip the old paint, sand and stain the old door then get a new one and stain it. Either way, it's a bit of work but you'll be happy after all is said and done.

Answer 4

YOu don't have to buy a new door.  If it's painted strip the paint and stain and varnish it.  If it's already stained, sand it down a Little and just re-apply a darker stain and re-seal it.  It will look like a brand new door!  Plus new doors are really expensive.