This touch being smooth having a hard turtle shell finish.
Exterior front door paint sheen.
Prefinished doors for 25 years steel and fiberglass.
What best paint sheen finish for exterior doors.
I always painted with satin finish exterior grade paint.
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.
If restaining your door use good quality exterior clear coat also use a gel stain.
The finish you choose will be based on the type of surface you re painting and the durability and final appearance you want to achieve.
Sheens run from flat to semi and high gloss.
You said gets alot of sun be careful painting dark colors green.
Exterior paint comes in a full range of sheens.
Flat matte this finish softens the look of an exterior and helps hide surface blemishes.
Flat or matte satin eggshell semi gloss and gloss.
Flat finishes are ideal for body siding.
Exterior paint particularly if it s being used on a front door needs to be both durable and attractive.
When you paint your house exterior the question of which paint sheen or finish to use should be assessed on an equal plane with the paint color and brand.
Best paint sheen on exterior doors should be that which repels water allowing many cleaning scrubs having an inviting touch.
These dark colors absorb heat and warp your door fades easier too.