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Simpson's Paint it Black

Every year, the staff at BUILDER magazine puts together its annual product guide, which celebrates the latest innovations across five key categories. The intention behind the guide is to help readers build smarter, stronger and more stylish living spaces. Look to the Window & Door category and you’ll see that Simpson Door Company is recognized for its new performance solution that makes it possible to paint an exterior door black or any dark color while keeping its full warranty intact (with no overhang required).

Until now, this design trend posed a challenge because of the Light Reflective Value (LRV) associated with dark paint colors. Most dark-painted surfaces, whether wood, fiberglass or PVC, absorb more heat than lighter colors, which can cause components to move and deteriorate after long-term exposure to the sun’s damaging UV rays. But with Simpson’s latest design solution, customers can have personalized, statement-making entrances without sacrificing the exceptional craftsmanship or warranty protection they’ve come to expect from Simpson.

To learn more about Simpson’s Paint It Black offering, click here.

To explore BUILDER’s 2025 product guide, click here.