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

oh and do i need a mask if i paint? does paint kill brain cells?I need to gloss my wooden door. which kind of paint should i buy?
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 FunI need to gloss my wooden door. which kind of paint should i buy?
U should you just a stainer becouse its water proof and just gives it a bueutiful glow.
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
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.
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.
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!!