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.
Painting interior doors black gloss or satin.
If you re stuck between the two read this guide to help you determine which.
Do s and don ts for painting your doors black.
I had never thought about painting my doors black before.
Both semi gloss and high gloss offer enough resilience for use on interior doors but deciding which one to use may be a.
Black doors don t seem quite as radical to me.
A few months ago i saw a quote from a designer espousing the beauty of black doors.
The most common interior paint finishes paint sheen are flat eggshell satin semi gloss and high gloss.
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.
Choosing a paint finish for interior walls depends on the desired amount of shine and durability.
Iamjudy those doors are beautiful.
High gloss a higher gloss offers dramatic highlights making a black painted room feel more formal.
The higher the gloss levels on paint s sheen the more durable the paint.
Apply paint with a satin finish to both interior and exterior doors and trim.
And in this case it is easier to paint again.
We recently did two interior door painting projects in different homes the first with satin and the second with semi gloss.
But then up until a few months ago i had never considered painting my ceilings black either.
Agree that when painting interior doors dark painting the trim white semi gloss is the way to go.
Then i wrote a piece for houzz called 11 reasons to paint your ceilings black and i was an instant convert.
Semi gloss paint both satin and semi gloss finishes can lend a beautiful sheen to any interior paint job.
Flat eggshell and satin paint are best for interior walls whereas semi gloss and gloss paint are best for trim and woodwork.
Exterior paints are sold in flat matte eggshell satin semi gloss and gloss sheens in order of the lowest to the highest luster.
Also i have received many requests to post my opinion on painting doors black.
Provide optimum coverage and durability by selecting a paint that s formulated specifically for indoor or outdoor.
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.
Painted doors sw caviar a deep dark rich espresso brown.