I need to paint my pantry door and closet doors because they have a flat white on them.
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Michelle
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Should I paint them satin, semi-gloss or high gloss? whats the standard that's easy to wipe clean.
19 answers
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I use the benjamin Mooore Satin Impervo for washable woodwork
Nichter's Home Services Corp
on Oct 15, 2011
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Satin is pretty typical for interior doors. I am a Sherwin-Williams man myself, but I'm sure Benjamin Moore's satin is good, too.
3po3
on Oct 15, 2011
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Think this is a personal choice. I like semigloss
Harold M
on Oct 16, 2011
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Semi gloss is easier to clean than satin. But as long as it isn't flat or eggshell, satin or semi is a personal choice.
Karen G
on Oct 16, 2011
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The old Duron (still at Sherwin Williams) Signature Select semi-gloss is a good trim paint...cleans up well
HandyANDY - Handyman & All Repairs, LLC
on Oct 16, 2011
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If you want to see how it will look in a different color go to showoff.com and upload a picture of the area and experiment with different colors;its free and simple to use.
Ralph A
on Oct 16, 2011
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Semi-glass is my preference, too.
Laine B
on Oct 16, 2011
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The bigger question is oil (more durable) or latex (less hassle). Best, CPeace
Peace Painting Co., Inc.
on Oct 16, 2011
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Semi-gloss and gloss are the easiest to clean if you ask me, but it seems almost any finish is suppose to clean well nowadays. If you buy flat enamel it gives you a flat finish that hides most of the flaws on your surface and is purportedly still easy to clean. So, I think it mainly depends on what kind of surface you are dealing with.
Sandra U
on Oct 16, 2011
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Sherwin Williams Pro-Mar 200 Gloss...lasts forever & washes great!
Patsy W
on Oct 16, 2011
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I like semi gloss.
Hope Bee
on Oct 16, 2011
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I haven't used the Pro-Mar but Peace prob has?
HandyANDY - Handyman & All Repairs, LLC
on Oct 17, 2011
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You may just want to make it consistent with the sheen that is on the trim.
WallsTreat Studio/ Kass Wilson
on Oct 17, 2011
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Here is blog posting I wrote on "Painting Cabinets" that might help http://oconnorspainting.wordpress.com/2011/06/29/painting-cabinets/
O'Connor's Painting Service
on Oct 17, 2011
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Pro-Mar is a very good acrylic alkyd at a very good price point. It flows out similar to oil-base with out future yellowing. I like the acrylic alkyds except your good brushes are almost impossible to get completely clean. CP
Peace Painting Co., Inc.
on Oct 17, 2011
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Thank you so much everyone . This is such a helpful website. I will do paint this weekend and let you all know.
Michelle
on Oct 18, 2011
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Thank you so much everyone . This is such a helpful website. I will do paint this weekend and let you all know.
Michelle
on Oct 18, 2011
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My hubby just refinished our outdated dark cabinets in the kitchen. (this includes the pantry door). He painted them a satin semi-gloss. They are easy to wipe clean and look so nice with the new hardware :)
Patricia M
on Oct 18, 2011
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One other thing to think about is what is your base and door trim painted with. My experience is if you do a door or somthing else, you start looking around and you come to the conclusion that the new paint makes everything else look old and in need of paint. My wife has tricked me before by doing this. You end up painting the whole room. Add in hallways, etc and pretty soon your painting the whole house HaHa. Keep on smiling
Harold M
on Oct 18, 2011
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