Baton Rouge Front Doors

Popular Local Trends & Styles

• Double Front Doors

  Baton Rouge is host to a variety of different architectural styles, from the Acadians in Woodstone, Woodgate and Oak Hills to the French Provincials in University Club, Lakes at Highland and Lexington Estates. The formal style and symmetrical design of these older homes is often best complemented by a pair of double front doors that make for an elegant entrance.

• Wooden Front Doors

  Wood front doors have long been associated with more traditional-style homes, much like what you’ll find in Baton Rouge neighborhoods such as Tara, Shenandoah and Kenilworth. But owners of more contemporary homes are also embracing them. If you’d rather not commit to a solid wood door, consider instead a fiberglass door with a wood-like finish.

• Custom Front Doors

  Considering the wide range of architectural styles spread out across the greater Baton Rouge area, a variety of choices are necessary to find what best fulfills each homeowner’s needs. Fortunately, Pella offers a variety of styles, finishes and hardware for their front doors to complement your home and help you make an impression on the rest of the neighborhood.

• Storm and Screen Doors

  Baton Rouge homeowners who opt for the wood-like look of fiberglass or choose a steel entry door for their front entrance could also consider the addition of a storm door1 to complement their front door. Pella storm doors come equipped with glass and screen² panels that you can swap out or built-in retractable screens for convenient ventilation.

¹Storm doors are not offered with wood entry doors. Adding a storm door to a wood entry door would void the warranty.
²Warning: Use caution when children or pets are around open windows and doors. Screens are not designed to retain children or pets.

Product Lines

• Pella® Entry Doors

Recommended Customizations^*

Your front door can be so much more than an entrance or an exit. Consider customizing it with sidelights, transoms and window glass. There is also a plethora of hardware and finish options that can help tailor your entry door to complement the style of your home.

^*Not all customizations are available in all Pella product lines.

Baton Rouge Climate Recommendations

Baton Rouge is home to a humid subtropical climate. That means hot and humid summers and mild winters, with moderate to heavy rainfall throughout the year. The area is also vulnerable to extreme weather, such as damaging winds, hurricanes and tornadoes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

•   I need new windows. Where do I start?

  • Buying new windows is not something you do every day. Read our comprehensive guide to the window replacement process to get started on your project.

•   What factory-prefinished stain and paint colors are available on Pella products?

  • Wood Windows and Patio Doors – Wood interiors offer more design flexibility — windows and patio doors can be stained or painted to match your decor.  Explore the interior and exterior finish options available for Pella's wood products.

    As part of Pella Corporation’s commitment to environmentally-friendly practices, we use Water-Based Green Chemistry. Our factory-applied stain is water-based, which significantly decreases the amount of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted into the air.

    Fiberglass Windows and Patio Doors – Available in colors offering the quality look of painted wood — including a dual-color option. Explore the interior and exterior finish options available for Pella's fiberglass products.

    Vinyl Windows and Patio Doors – Pella's unique vinyl formula is performance-tested for excellent weathering, durability, and color retention. Solid- and Dual-Color frames are available. Explore the interior and exterior finish options available for Pella's vinyl products.

    Fiberglass and Steel Entry Doors – You'll save time and finishing costs when your entry door arrives prefinished in your choice of paint or stain color that will look beautiful for years. Explore interior and exterior finish options for Pella's fiberglass and steel entry doors.

•   How do I choose the right paint or stain for my wood windows and doors?

  • Stained Wood Interior Finish – Pella strongly recommends the use of a good-quality pre-stain wood conditioner before staining Pella windows and patio doors to reduce the possibility of a blotchy-looking, uneven finish. Ask your paint or finishing professional to recommend a pre-stain wood conditioner, a stain and a finishing coat that are compatible.
    
    Painted Wood Interior Finish – The most important consideration to make when choosing your paint is good blocking resistance — the ability of a paint to resist sticking. Failure to use a high-quality paint with good blocking resistance may result in a window or door that sticks shut, even after the paint has dried. Ask your qualified paint professional to recommend a paint with good blocking resistance. Don't simply rely on a paint's price or brand name in making your selection. Expensive paint may not necessarily offer good blocking resistance. Also, ask your paint professional to recommend a wood primer and paint that are compatible and whether sanding is required between coats of paint.

    Explore the factory pre-finish options available for Pella's wood products.

•   Where can I get paint or stain to match the interior and exterior of my Pella products?

  • Paints and stains for Pella products are available in quarts and gallons via special order through Lowe's stores or your local Pella Window and Door Showroom. You will need to provide the color of the paint or stain that you need to place an order.

    Or you may take the color or stain desired along with the substrate you are trying to match to your local Sherwin-Williams® or home improvement store and have them custom match the color.

    If you don't have a Pella paint chip or just need a small bottle of touch up paint or stain for dings and scratches, submit a request to Pella Corporation's customer support team or call (877) 473-5527 for further assistance.

    Be sure to consult with your local paint or finish store representative or professional to help address your specific finishing needs and review the Finishing section of your Pella Owner's Manual for details about how to properly finish your Pella products.

•   How do I clean and restore shine to the handles and hardware on my windows and doors?

  • A soft cloth and mild cleaner may be used on most Pella hardware finishes. 

    Living finish Oil-Rubbed Bronze hardware will develop its own unique patina with use, care and handling. Simply wipe the hardware with a soft cloth so as not to damage the finish. The changing of color on the hardware is not a warranty issue.

    The solid brass hardware used on some previous vintages of Pella wood hinged (French) patio doors has a clear protective coating to prevent tarnishing. Download instructions to care for solid brass hardware.

    For additional information about how to properly care for your Pella windows and doors, refer to the Cleaning section of the Pella Window and Patio Door Owner's Manual.  

    For further assistance, submit a request to Pella Corporation's customer support team or call (877)-473-5527.

•   What glass options are available on Pella entry doors?

  • Pella offers a variety of unique glass types and distinctive caming to deliver the style, privacy and light you're looking for. Find the glass collections for your Pella product:

    • Fiberglass and steel entry doors
    • Wood entry doors
    • Storm doors
•   What do I need to know about finishing or refinishing my entry door?

  • Before finishing your entry door system, you must know whether your entry door panel and sidelights are fiberglass or steel. If you're unsure if your entry door is made of fiberglass or steel, place a magnet on your door — if it sticks, it's most likely steel.

    Your Pella packaging and sales invoice should also indicate the door type. Check with your Pella representative for specific information on your product. Visit the Pella Help Library for finishing tips.