I know a few painters that paint it, and I understand the reason why....if you paint the door darker than white, then looks like you have a white stripe around your door. However, I abide by the rule if it moves, don't paint it; eventually, the paint will peel. You can choose which way you want to go, but be aware that there will be some repainting involed when that paint starts to fall off if you decide to paint it.

Thanks, Paintguy! Yes, I realize it would probably look better painted, as it would all be one seamless color, which I want. But, I just wonder if it's a good idea overall, and you seem to prefer NOT to paint it.

Previously, the ws matched the trim, which is brown. This stuff was over 20 years old, and it still looked decent, though perhaps a little crackly here and there. It didn't effect the functioning of the door, or stick, but I wonder if this new stuff might. It seems a little wider than the old strip.

Anyway, I obsess over details! Want it done right. Thanks again.

Never paint weatherstripping, anywhere.