Painting Interior Doors Black Gloss Or Satin
Flat eggshell and satin paint are best for interior walls whereas semi gloss and gloss paint are best for trim and woodwork.
Painting interior doors black gloss or satin. 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. The higher the gloss levels on paint s sheen the more durable the paint. Black will look rich and luxurious in a semi gloss but may appear muddy to the eye if done in a satin finish. Agree that when painting interior doors dark painting the trim white semi gloss is the way to go.
If you re stuck between the two read this guide to help you determine which. Black doors don t seem quite as radical to me. We recently did two interior door painting projects in different homes the first with satin and the second with semi gloss. Then i wrote a piece for houzz called 11 reasons to paint your ceilings black and i was an instant convert.
A few months ago i saw a quote from a designer espousing the beauty of black doors. Painted doors sw caviar a deep dark rich espresso brown. Both semi gloss and high gloss offer enough resilience for use on interior doors but deciding which one to use may be a. Semi gloss paint both satin and semi gloss finishes can lend a beautiful sheen to any interior paint job.
Creamy white semi gloss trim is a classic look that is inimitable with satin paints.