How do I paint my front door shiny?

Correspondingly, what Sheen should a front door be painted?

Go for a semi-gloss finish, which is as durable as it is attractive. Exterior paints are sold in flat/matte, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and gloss sheens, in order of the lowest to the highest luster. Semi-gloss is ideal for front doors, as it's more wear- and stain-resistant than flatter sheens.

Additionally, how do you paint a front door without removing it? Instructions:

1. Remove your door hardware.
2. If your door has windows, mask off the edges of the glass.
3. Clean your front door by washing it down with a wet rag.
4. Sand out any imperfections and then do a quick once over of your door with a fine-grit sandpaper to give your surface a bit of a tooth.

should front doors be painted in gloss?

Choose the perfect finish. Most paints come in flat (sometimes called matte), satin, semi gloss and high-gloss. But for a front door semi gloss or high-gloss is a better option because it can be cleaned more easily.

How do I pick a front door color?

How to Choose the Best Front Door Color

1. Consider the style of your home.
2. Look around your neighborhood.
3. Choose a color that coordinates your home's exterior colors.
4. Light and deep colors are more eye-catching than medium shades.
5. Use contrast to your advantage.
6. Pick something popular.
7. Don't go overboard.
8. Let your front door welcome buyers with open arms.