Nothing brings curb appeal quite like a high-gloss lacquer front door. However, besides this finish's looks, there are more upsides and downsides to consider.

Once dry, the door gets skim-coated with Swedish Putty, an oil-based high-performance spackle, which then gets sanded with a fine-grit paper (220 or finer) until the surface shines like a sheet of ...

6 semi-gloss paints that make your front door shine The best paints from big box and neighborhood hardware stores Published: September 04, 2014 05:30 PM ...

Consumer Reports recommends semi-gloss paint for exterior doors and trim. Plus, top paints from our tests and tips on how to paint like a pro.