i need to gloss my wooden door. which kind of paint should i buy?

Question

oh and do i need a mask if i paint? does paint kill brain cells?

which gloss is best on a dull wooden door?
semi-gloss, gloss, high-gloss, wet-look and hard-gloss

wats a stainer?

o0o im sorry. its a front door. its brown and lost its shine. i just want it to be extra shiny

Answer 1

I would suggest that you give it a good cleaning first, with Murphy's Oil Soap, and see if that helps pick up the shine.

THEN, if it's still not shiny enough, go get a top coat to apply. If your door catches a lot of sunshine and/or weather, then ask for a marine grade urethane. Give it a light scuffing with some steel wool, clean it off with a tack cloth, and apply the topcoat.

Wearing a mask certainly doesnt hurt... get one with the charcoal embedded in it to help block fumes....not the simple dust mask.

Oh... tip to help prevent runs when you apply a finish.... take the door off the jamb, and lay it across a couple of sawhorses, or on a bench top. Don't forget to remove the knobset too.

Have Fun

Answer 2

Yes you can. Use a good-quaility paint with good leveling qualities; you don't want to see a lot of brush marks. There is a sequence to painting the parts if it is a raised-panel door. Paint the panels first, then the rails (the vertical parts) and stiles (horizontal). I usually paint them so the parts which butt against another part are painted last (like the horizontal crossbar of a capital "T") so the brushmarks end in a clean line that continues the piece across the joint. Imagine that your brushmarks want to match the woodgrain of the pieces; you may have to alter your painting sequence to get this to work right. If it is an exterior door and you live in a place that wide ranges of temperature swings, it might be best to avoid painting latex over an oil-based paint to avoid possibility of cracking; the two different types of paint expand and contract at different rates during temperature changes.

Answer 3

When you go to the store they will show you. Very easy Just ask. Semi gloss is for bathrooms where is wet. regular paint is for doors might not be gloss at all. Wear a mask and keep the area well ventilated. Go for it

Answer 4

Your brain should come out of the experience fine. Do it in a ventilated area. I like light oils and I put it on regular to keep the finish up. A light sanding between coats is good but make sure not to sand through the finish in the edges. Dust should be removed to keep the best glossy apearance.

Answer 5

Some front doors that have a storm door on them and face in a sunny direction can heat up intensely, sometimes even without a storm door to trap the heat. Check to see if this is so first.
Sherwin Williams has a product called Duration that has a special formula that may help in this case. Please contact a professional to help to check out the surface conditions before you start.

Answer 6

it's best to use a mask when painting especially if you're gonna use cleaning solvents to clean the brushes

as for does it kill brain cells, well, i dunno about all that but if it smells bad then it's your brain telling you to protect your body

we need to know what kind of look you're going for. what door? front door? bedroom door? what? you probly need to sand a lot first if it's not smooth!!

Answer 7

U should you just a stainer becouse its water proof and just gives it a bueutiful glow.