Add a glossy finish to this and it ll be a hot mess.
Interior front door paint finish.
Be certain the label states the pail contains exterior paint not interior paint.
Since your door will be exposed to rain sun wind and other elements you ll need flexible and mold resistant exterior paint.
This finish is excellent for.
Front main entry doors.
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Browse paints available in gloss high gloss finish.
Interior doors are made of a harder material than walls themselves therefore protecting these surfaces better is a semi gloss gloss or high gloss paint finish where it receives the most traffic.
For a door made of pine white fir or another wood species that doesn t bleed i e gives off tinted compounds in wood called tannins go with a water based exterior paint such as behr.
Semi gloss allows more scrubs doors similar to furniture being larger areas gloss door finishes will accept polishes waxes.
For a single exterior door that has been primed you ll need approximately one quart of paint.
If you do not have a glass or storm door that stands between your door and the elements you ll want to make certain you use exterior paint.
Gloss finishes however may accentuate surface imperfections.
The most common kinds of exterior door paint are acrylic resin or latex based and with a semi gloss finish.
The best paint finish for your front door.
Dark colours in a glossy finish can be a bit garish if not suited to the home.