Latex paints provide weather resistant coverage and rust protection if your door is metal.
Best finish for metal front door.
Gloss this lustrous durable finish is perfect for areas that require frequent cleaning.
Best exterior paint for doors and trim.
While you can choose any finish glossy paints are typically preferred for doors and trim because they stand out and highlight these architectural features.
Gloss finishes however may accentuate surface imperfections.
This finish is ideal for.
Wash the door with a sponge and a mixture of water and a low suds detergent such as spic.
For finish always choose semigloss over flat or eggshell.
Open the door then seal the doorway with plastic to keep dust and bugs out of your house.
If the possibility of a steel door rusting concerns you consider aluminum while it may still dent aluminum doors have a heat applied finish which means that the finish will not chip or rust.
They also tend to stand up to nicks and scrapes better than flat or eggshell paint meaning they could last longer.
Semigloss is preferred for front door paint because it highlights architectural features and stands up to nicks and scrapes.
Go for a semi gloss finish which is as durable as it is attractive.
Cover the floor with newspaper or.
Exterior paints are sold in flat matte eggshell satin semi gloss and gloss sheens in order of the lowest to the highest.
Browse paints available in gloss high gloss finish.