We recently did two interior door painting projects in different homes the first with satin and the second with semi gloss.
Painting interior doors black gloss or satin.
A few months ago i saw a quote from a designer espousing the beauty of black doors.
Provide optimum coverage and durability by selecting a paint that s formulated specifically for indoor or outdoor.
Both semi gloss and high gloss offer enough resilience for use on interior doors but deciding which one to use may be a.
Iamjudy those doors are beautiful.
Painted doors sw caviar a deep dark rich espresso brown.
Black doors don t seem quite as radical to me.
Also i have received many requests to post my opinion on painting doors black.
Since the planet is moving from grey to black here is the scoop on when it s a good idea and when it s a bad idea to paint your doors black.
Do s and don ts for painting your doors black.
The higher the gloss levels on paint s sheen the more durable the paint.
If you re stuck between the two read this guide to help you determine which.
The most common interior paint finishes paint sheen are flat eggshell satin semi gloss and high gloss.
Choosing a paint finish for interior walls depends on the desired amount of shine and durability.
Then i wrote a piece for houzz called 11 reasons to paint your ceilings black and i was an instant convert.
Exterior paints are sold in flat matte eggshell satin semi gloss and gloss sheens in order of the lowest to the highest luster.
Apply paint with a satin finish to both interior and exterior doors and trim.
Available only in latex.
Flat eggshell and satin paint are best for interior walls whereas semi gloss and gloss paint are best for trim and woodwork.
I had never thought about painting my doors black before.
Higher sheens like semi gloss are easy to clean making them great options for cabinets or doors that are frequently opened closed and in general touched a lot.
My personal preference may fall to flat paint because i like the look but most people are quite happy with eggshell paint which has a soft glow to it where the light hits.
But then up until a few months ago i had never considered painting my ceilings black either.
Choosing the right paint finish for your interior project depends on the look durability and ambiance you want.
Semi gloss is ideal for front doors as it s more wear and.
Semi gloss paint both satin and semi gloss finishes can lend a beautiful sheen to any interior paint job.