The finish protecting your front door it isn’t a minor detail, it’s what stands between a door that lasts a decade and one that’s peeling in two years. In this guide, we break down spar varnish, exterior polyurethane, and paint side by side for a maximum life in our climate.

Explore the best wood species for custom millwork like white oak, walnut, cherry, maple and sapele, and find the perfect fit for your St. Louis home.