Dulux satinwood on exterior door?

[kozzymodo]

Hi,

I am about yo paint my front door (exterior) in Dulux satinwood. Is this a good idea or should I got for an exterior gloss - even though i prefer the matter looking finish of satinwood?

BTW the paint i have is interior satinwood.

 

[JohnD]

look at "Eggshell" which is a traditional low-gloss paint.

you may need to go to a proper paint shop.

 

[joe-90]

Go for gloss. Satinwood won't last (I've tried it).

Gloss soon loses that high gloss look anyway.

 

[Robbie uk]

Satinwood and eggshell are interior paints and will not last outside. Unless the door is sheltered by a deep soffitt, it may be ok. Better stick with good gloss finish.

 

[Growler]

Satinwood and eggshell are interior paints and will not last outside. Unless the door is sheltered by a deep soffitt, it may be ok. Better stick with good gloss finish.

Come on Robbie... things have changed since you were a lad.

http://www.duluxdecoratorcentre.co....14579&catalogId=10005&storeId=10202&langId=-1

http://www.farrow-ball.com/productadvice/advicesheets/Exterior_Eggshell.pdf

 

[Robbie uk]

Your right !!! I didnt think about the water based option, i was thinking of the oil based version. Having said that i do not like water based paints outside ..cept for exterior emulsion of course. Call me old fashioned but...