Smooth paints are usually labeled enamel or door and trim super smooth paints often cost 25 to 30 per quart.
What finish paint for doors.
While you can choose any finish glossy paints are typically preferred for doors and trim because they stand out and highlight these architectural features.
Paint for a smooth finish.
While most manufacturers have developed all paint finishes with good cleaning qualities a general rule is that the shinier the paint finish the better it will stand up to washing and cleaning.
Semigloss or gloss makes cleaning easier and holds up to frequent cleaning.
If the door was originally painted with latex paint priming should be unnecessary.
When painting wood doors make sure all six sides of your door are covered to protect it from rotting cracking and expansion.
This finish gives the liberty of rigorous cleaning with a damp cloth continual dusting.
You need to lay down at least two topcoats to get a uniform appearance.
When painting children s rooms many painters recommend using an eggshell or satin paint on the walls and semi gloss for doors and moldings.
Choose whether you need to prime the door before painting.
Different types of paint finishes can accent and brighten your rooms in unique ways.
These large surfaces tend to collect dust similar to furniture within the interior which requires regular cleaning and semi gloss or high gloss.
Switch to a mini roller for flat areas.
Choose a paint designed for a smooth finish.
If it was painted with oil based paint prime before using a latex based paint.
You may need a variety of finishes when painting more than just the walls of a room since baseboards cabinets and doors look best with a sheen that contrasts the walls.
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.
Finish with the outer sections.
But it s worth an extra 10 bucks per door to get first class results.
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Semi gloss paint finish is widely used on all interior trim which includes door jambs and doors themselves.