Painted vs stained interior doors — which lasts longer?
Planning to buy new interior doors and debating between pre-painted (usually white or neutral) and stained wood ones. Which finish holds up better to daily wear, scratches, and cleaning? Any tips on maintenance?
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Painted doors (especially with quality factory-applied paint) tend to be more forgiving for high-traffic areas they hide minor scratches better than stain, wipe clean easily, and don't show fingerprints as much. Stained doors look gorgeous but require occasional touch-ups if you get dents or wear. We went with painted throughout the house and have zero regrets; they still look fresh after kids and pets. The key is choosing a durable finish like semi-gloss. For a good selection, take a look at these Interior painted doors lots of ready-to-install options in classic and contemporary designs.