If you re stuck between the two read this guide to help you determine which.
Painting interior doors black gloss or satin.
We recently did two interior door painting projects in different homes the first with satin and the second with semi gloss.
Painted doors sw caviar a deep dark rich espresso brown.
A few months ago i saw a quote from a designer espousing the beauty of black doors.
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.
Then i wrote a piece for houzz called 11 reasons to paint your ceilings black and i was an instant convert.
But then up until a few months ago i had never considered painting my ceilings black either.
Flat eggshell and satin paint are best for interior walls whereas semi gloss and gloss paint are best for trim and woodwork.
Black doors don t seem quite as radical to me.
Semi gloss paint both satin and semi gloss finishes can lend a beautiful sheen to any interior paint job.
Iamjudy those doors are beautiful.
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.
I had never thought about painting my doors black before.