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.
The same goes for exterior trim.
While you can choose any finish glossy paints are typically preferred for doors and trim because they stand out and highlight these architectural features.
For finish always choose semigloss over flat or eggshell.
It s got to be semigloss.
Exterior paints are sold in flat matte eggshell satin semi gloss and gloss sheens in order of the lowest to the highest.
When it comes to painting your front door there are a million colors to choose from but only one real option for the finish.