Browse Forums DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair 1 Nov 09, 2016 11:08 am Hi All, We're starting the process of painting the stained window/door/architrave trims and wondering what the 'norm' is. We'll eventually be replacing the wood look doors with the modern four panel doors and painting them high gloss enamel, so with this in mind, what would you guys recommend for the window/door/architrave trims - gloss or semi gloss? Oh, colour wise, we'll be looking at painting the trims either half strength 'Classic Cream' (window/sliding door frames are classic cream) or half strength 'Sandy Day', so rather neutral. Thanks Re: Gloss or Semi Gloss Enamel for Window and Door Trims? 2Nov 14, 2016 9:38 pm Hi Jay, we are going semi gloss as our builder has advised high gloss is terrible for showing up finger prints This link might answer your question. I had the same issue and it turned out to be the roller. https://www.sherwin-williams.com/painti ... %20coating. 4 18127 The yellowing mainly occurs to white or very light colours. 1 2923 Hi I live in a 100yr old semi and my neighbour added an additional floor last yr and our architect has advised that we can knock down our semi and build a free-standing… 0 37681 |