No gloss please

[charlie10k]

I have loads of internal doors to paint in my old cottage. Any ideas for alternatives to shiny gloss type finish? Are clay paints an option?

[CurlyStrawsRock]

Satin finish is lovely. We use Crown Quick Dry Satin in pure brilliant white

[minipie]

Yes satinwood or eggshell (almost the same thing).

If using white or a pale colour then choose a water based paint or it will yellow.

[Basillify]

Another vote for eggshell here. Little bit more sheen than matt but quite a bit less than gloss.

[LooseMooseHoose]

Would you consider a colour? We viewed a gorgeous old cottage with whitewashed walls and sagey-grey-green internal doors and frames. Looked amazing.

We also viewed a very modern house with white walls and dark grey internal doors.

Paint was probably eggshell, not completely Matt but no shine either

[MelrosePlace]

Thanks

[Chocolate1984]

My painter recommended eggshell 8 years ago and I really like it. All of my doors and woodwork are eggshell.

[PigletJohn]

I find eggshell holds dirt more and is difficult to clean. Satinwood not so bad.

Doors are prone to grubby fingers touching around the opening edge.

[Ginfordinner]

Another vote for satin for cleaning purposes.

[charlie10k]

Thanks for all the responses.