Do s and don ts for painting your doors black.
Painting interior doors black gloss or satin.
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.
I had never thought about painting my doors black before.
Agree that when painting interior doors dark painting the trim white semi gloss is the way to go.
We recently did two interior door painting projects in different homes the first with satin and the second with semi gloss.
Apply paint with a satin finish to both interior and exterior doors and trim.
The higher the gloss levels on paint s sheen the more durable the paint.
Black doors don t seem quite as radical to me.
If you re stuck between the two read this guide to help you determine which.
A few months ago i saw a quote from a designer espousing the beauty of black doors.
Available only in latex.
Painted doors sw caviar a deep dark rich espresso brown.
Semi gloss is ideal for front doors as it s more wear and.
The most common interior paint finishes paint sheen are flat eggshell satin semi gloss and high gloss.
Provide optimum coverage and durability by selecting a paint that s formulated specifically for indoor or outdoor.
Flat eggshell and satin paint are best for interior walls whereas semi gloss and gloss paint are best for trim and woodwork.
Choosing the right paint finish for your interior project depends on the look durability and ambiance you want.
Choosing a paint finish for interior walls depends on the desired amount of shine and durability.
Exterior paints are sold in flat matte eggshell satin semi gloss and gloss sheens in order of the lowest to the highest luster.
High gloss a higher gloss offers dramatic highlights making a black painted room feel more formal.
Both semi gloss and high gloss offer enough resilience for use on interior doors but deciding which one to use may be a.
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.
Iamjudy those doors are beautiful.
But then up until a few months ago i had never considered painting my ceilings black either.
And in this case it is easier to paint again.
Semi gloss paint both satin and semi gloss finishes can lend a beautiful sheen to any interior paint job.