To Paint All Interior Doors Black or Not?

[Anonymous]

It could look fine on a panel door. I would start with the front door and then determine if you want to proceed with all the other doors in your house.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A relative has black doors in the pearly finish the decorator describes. She has several small kids and said one of the benefits is no grimy fingerprints.

They looked fabulous--I can't remember all the wall colors, but I do remember some of them were a pale yellow. May not sound very good, but after seeing her house I wanted to go home and immediately paint all my doors black. Didn't--stodgy DH.

I'd say go for it.

PS Didn't see the post directly above. My relative lives in Charlotte--must be a thing there.

Funny--I wonder why they got the memo but DC didn't. Here's a good real-life example:

http://www.terravistarealty.com/property-details.cfm?PID=CMLS3059541¤trow=1&oldpage=1&oldcount=50&sid=rVVH6DGYwREt3wp5fSZ7

It's definitely more of a muted/pearly black than a super dark glossy black.

[Anonymous]

We have very dark mahogany doors with matching trim and antique brass doorknobs (French). I love the pop!

There are a lot of shades of black to choose from, warm and cool. I've also seen where people have put a bold color along the door edge, so that it's only visible when you open the door. That seems like a fun addition.

The trick in making such a bold choice is making it cohesive. Do you have black light fixtures? Or black statement furniture pieces? How does the wall paint work with a choice of black for the doors?

It's your home and should reflect your tastes. A deep plum would be exciting? A dark navy? You have a lot of options.

You can try a stain, then move to a paint if you want. Just think it through. And, please add pics to your post, once you've decided.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
It could look fine on a panel door. I would start with the front door and then determine if you want to proceed with all the other doors in your house.

I think that one works because the big bureau is also black, the tan walls complement the black, and the entry way is light.

[Anonymous]

Personally, I think the black door trend is pretty, but in my entry and upstairs hallway I have 14 doors. I am currently painting all the trim from a creamy white to a brighter white. It's a ton of work. Going to black or later having to paint it a lighter color? Kill me now.

[Anonymous]

Front door - maybe
All doors - no way

[Anonymous]

We have a mocha front door but it's only painted that color on the outside and is white on the inside.

[Anonymous]

OP I think it will look great. My designer had this vision and we have loved it every day.

Let me share with you that we learned that you need to use an oil based paint, no latex, on interior doors. It has an excellent self-leveling property and will give you the high end finish you are looking for.

Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams paints will work fine. Paint a panel with the paint first so you know how to work it - if you're having it done, still have them paint one for you first.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP I think it will look great. My designer had this vision and we have loved it every day.

Let me share with you that we learned that you need to use an oil based paint, no latex, on interior doors. It has an excellent self-leveling property and will give you the high end finish you are looking for.

Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams paints will work fine. Paint a panel with the paint first so you know how to work it - if you're having it done, still have them paint one for you first.

omg I'd die if you used oil based paint on my interior doors....

I'm repainting all of my doors. ONE out of 27 had oil based paint on it. When painted with latex it bubbled and is now disgusting looking. Who knows why they painted one door with oil based paints? Yuck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: Should I paint my doors black?

What a marvelous idea.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP I think it will look great. My designer had this vision and we have loved it every day.

Let me share with you that we learned that you need to use an oil based paint, no latex, on interior doors. It has an excellent self-leveling property and will give you the high end finish you are looking for.

Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams paints will work fine. Paint a panel with the paint first so you know how to work it - if you're having it done, still have them paint one for you first.

omg I'd die if you used oil based paint on my interior doors....

I'm repainting all of my doors. ONE out of 27 had oil based paint on it. When painted with latex it bubbled and is now disgusting looking. Who knows why they painted one door with oil based paints? Yuck.

All our doors are painted with oil based paints too. It has a different look than latex. Downside is that it is only sold in quarts now, but that's okay for trim.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP I think it will look great. My designer had this vision and we have loved it every day.

Let me share with you that we learned that you need to use an oil based paint, no latex, on interior doors. It has an excellent self-leveling property and will give you the high end finish you are looking for.

Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams paints will work fine. Paint a panel with the paint first so you know how to work it - if you're having it done, still have them paint one for you first.

omg I'd die if you used oil based paint on my interior doors....

I'm repainting all of my doors. ONE out of 27 had oil based paint on it. When painted with latex it bubbled and is now disgusting looking. Who knows why they painted one door with oil based paints? Yuck.

All our doors are painted with oil based paints too. It has a different look than latex. Downside is that it is only sold in quarts now, but that's okay for trim.

Because it's much more toxic. Doesn't pass the EPA regulations. But with quarts it's considered a specialty item.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP I think it will look great. My designer had this vision and we have loved it every day.

Let me share with you that we learned that you need to use an oil based paint, no latex, on interior doors. It has an excellent self-leveling property and will give you the high end finish you are looking for.

Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams paints will work fine. Paint a panel with the paint first so you know how to work it - if you're having it done, still have them paint one for you first.

omg I'd die if you used oil based paint on my interior doors....

I'm repainting all of my doors. ONE out of 27 had oil based paint on it. When painted with latex it bubbled and is now disgusting looking. Who knows why they painted one door with oil based paints? Yuck.

All our doors are painted with oil based paints too. It has a different look than latex. Downside is that it is only sold in quarts now, but that's okay for trim.

Because it's much more toxic. Doesn't pass the EPA regulations. But with quarts it's considered a specialty item.

To the PP that tried to paint oil over latex. Read the instructions next time. You have to sand, or strip, or prime over oil if you are going to use latex.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP I think it will look great. My designer had this vision and we have loved it every day.

Let me share with you that we learned that you need to use an oil based paint, no latex, on interior doors. It has an excellent self-leveling property and will give you the high end finish you are looking for.

Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams paints will work fine. Paint a panel with the paint first so you know how to work it - if you're having it done, still have them paint one for you first.

omg I'd die if you used oil based paint on my interior doors....

I'm repainting all of my doors. ONE out of 27 had oil based paint on it. When painted with latex it bubbled and is now disgusting looking. Who knows why they painted one door with oil based paints? Yuck.

All our doors are painted with oil based paints too. It has a different look than latex. Downside is that it is only sold in quarts now, but that's okay for trim.

Because it's much more toxic. Doesn't pass the EPA regulations. But with quarts it's considered a specialty item.

To the PP that tried to paint oil over latex. Read the instructions next time. You have to sand, or strip, or prime over oil if you are going to use latex.

I'm the pp. I had no idea one door was latex when none of the others were. It was just weird.

[Anonymous]

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