Anonymous wrote:Black may not be the best idea if your door gets full sun. If you door lives behind a storm door I'd try to avoid dark colors as the heat can build up and the door can warp.

Ha! I've experienced this myself and it's really something!

I stained the solid wood door myself, but later painted it to provide continuity. The front steps and facade accents were black. The heat is bloody ridiculous. I notice it even on rather chilly days!

Not "terrifying" at all. I suspect they are shopping for a new door to begin with, and looking to choose a black one.