They also tend to stand up to nicks and scrapes better than flat or eggshell paint meaning they could last longer.
Best finish for front door paint.
When it comes to painting your front door there are a million colors to choose from but only one real option for the finish.
Exterior paints are sold in flat matte eggshell satin semi gloss and gloss sheens in order of the lowest to the highest.
It s got to be semigloss.
The same goes for exterior trim.
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.