Guide: The Best Paint for Custom Closets

If you want a clean, organized space then it’s probably best to invest in some custom closets. There are many paint options available for these new furniture pieces, but which one should you choose? This article has all the information to get you started.

What Is Paint Used for in a Closet?

Paint is a protective coating that can be used to seal various surfaces from the elements. Paint goes a long way to change the look of a room, and it doesn’t require any tools or serious effort beyond painting on paint with brushes. When it comes to closets, in particular, paint provides both water resistance and protection against wear and tear. And it’s perfect for scuff marks.

Paint can give a closet a fresh new look, and it also protects the walls from dirt or damage. It also gives the rest of the room a more professional look, which is important because many closets act as a storage space for the rest of the room, whether family rooms or small spaces. White trim paint works well to brighten up woodwork or wood tones and helps with room decorations, wall designs, and making your room feel modern.

Before you paint your closets with any type of paint (especially if they are made out of wood), there is some prep work that should be done to ensure maximum coverage and protection for space.

It is a good idea to decide on a paint scheme before you start painting your closets, and this guide will help you to make the best choices.

Different Types of Closets

Let us look at the types of closets that we will be discussing.

Custom Closet

This is a custom closet design where you can customize the size and depth of your desired storage space to meet all your needs for storing items in any room or other area.

Wardrobe

A wardrobe is often built into an entrance hall, next to the front door, or in a bedroom. Wardrobe closet walls are usually very deep, built for a large walk and they have an extension pole to hold coats, dresses, suits as well as other types of clothing.

Linen Closets

A linen closet is often built into the hallway near bedrooms to store sheets and towels for each room. It’s best if you have one per room in the house. They can be an open closet in some cases. Linen closets can also be found near kitchens or baths to hold towels, kitchen linens, and other items like dishwashing detergent for convenience.

Bedroom Closets

A bedroom closet is a large space, often with shelves that are typically used for storing clothes and occasionally shoes. Bedroom closets can be found in the master bedroom or any other room where there’s ample storage space to spare.

Bathroom Closets

Bathroom closets are usually smaller than other closets, but they still need the same quality of paint. A semi-glossy paint will look best in a bathroom as it is more resistant to dirt and watermarks.

Inside of Your Closets

The inside of a closet refers to space in between two exterior walls, where there is are closet doors to close this area. This type of closet can be found inside any room in your houses such as living rooms or bedrooms.

Smaller Closets

You can usually find these closets in small homes or studios. They are often used for less storage space.

Deciding the Best Paint Colors for Your Closets

Choosing the best color paint for your entire closet can be a difficult decision. Colors are part of the emotional response to your closet and using colors that make you happy will help set an atmosphere for happiness in this space. Deciding the best color from many different paints is about considering how you want to feel as you will be looking at it every day.

Questions to Ask

What are your favorite colors and how do they make you feel?
Look at the current color scheme in your closet and ask yourself what it says about you and if a different color would make sense.
Consider which type of paint or best paint color will work best for storing clothes that match each other.
Ask friends/family for their opinion.
Do you have closet organizers? What’s the color?
If you have white walls, white paint used inside of your closets can work wonders and is a great choice for minimalist design and lifestyles.
Walls with a darker color may suggest a dark closet is ok but is this dark space a good idea? It could make it difficult to see items stored inside because dark colors or shades do not reflect light very well. Your best best in this scenario is to use a light neutral paint color

The colors you choose will affect the mood of any space around it, and a closet is no exception. The dressers in our room are greenish-blue, which we find to be calming. A lighter color or lighter shade could be a perfect choice for you. Colors like this can help make even an average day feel better on a regular basis! Dark shades have their place but if your room is already dark, consider mood and natural light.

How to Choose the Best Paint for Closets?

The best paints for custom closets are high-quality finishes. These include enamel, oil-based paint, and water-based paints in addition to acrylic or latex house paint. They also offer several advantages that should be considered when choosing the perfect custom closet painting finish for your home project.

We recommend using professional painters at local stores when considering colors for your custom closet. This is your best bet. They can help you decide on the best selection of paints and color schemes for your project, as well as provide professional advice about maintenance and appearance. Benjamin Moore has the most diverse line-up and you can never have too much paint. It is an excellent retailer to find a better option for your particular needs.

But for some who want to DIY (Do it Yourself), here are some tips for selecting the best paints for closets.

Different Types of Paint

The first thing to consider is what type of finish to consider for your paint. Having durable paint with a glossy or semi-gloss finish will provide the best against stains. A large part of the market today is made up of different paint types and brands that it can be difficult to make an informed decision about which one you should use when painting your closets. The type of interior paint also matters.

Flat Paint

Flat paint is a very good option, is affordable, and comes in an array of colors. It offers great coverage, but it’s not the best choice when you want to make your closet look rich or elegant as its finish feels like plastic. It also has much less sheen than other types of paints which can make the room feel flat and boring if not done right.

Semi-Gloss Paint

If you’re looking for a glossy finish, then semi-gloss is the best choice as it gives off an elegant shine and reflects natural light well without being too shiny. The downside to this type of paint is that while it’s not difficult to wash away dust or dirt from your shelves, it’s not as easy to clean up the mess. A lot of people also use semi-gloss sheen for kitchen cabinets or baths since matte does not work. Laundry rooms tend to be moist and humid even with ventilation. A semi-gloss paint finish is perfect for the bathroom and the room’s walls.

High Gloss Paint

High-gloss paints will give your closet a shinier sheen and luxurious look that makes it feel like you’re walking into a high-end store. It can make a world of difference in a single room with no windows or a large closet. It’s not the best choice when you want to use natural light as it reflects too much and can make the room hot or bright depending on where the windows are located.

Satin Paint

Satin paint is best for closets because it’s not too glossy but still gives your closet a satin finish. It’s a better choice for the kitchen pantry and kitchen cabinets. It has the right amount of shine without being overly bright so you can use natural light to illuminate the room and it won’t be as hot when compared to other types of paint like high-gloss paint. It cleans up easily and is resistant to scratches and stains.

The interior of closets benefits from satin paint because it doesn’t show scuffs, streaks, and other scratches like a semi-gloss. It is perfect since you will pull items in and out regularly. Satin is also an excellent choice and a good backdrop for wall paint in the living room.

Eggshell Sheen

When choosing the right paint sheen, eggshell paint is best for closets because it’s high-quality and durable. It gives your closet a matte finish without being too dull, so you can use natural light to illuminate the room when needed. It also cleans up easily and doesn’t show scratches or stains like other types of paints do.

Did you know that eggshell finish is also a very popular finish for ceiling paint? It offers a low sheen but can absorb light and help hide ceiling imperfections. Higher sheen paints are easier to clean than flat finish paints. Eggshell is also an excellent choice for living rooms.

Type of Paint Finish

The second thing to consider is the type of paint finish you’ll end up using. This will affect how your painting looks and what tools should be used when applying it.

For instance, if you go with a flat latex paint then an angled brush would likely produce better results than a roller or sponge applicator because there are fewer chances aux finishes, for example, are best applied with a brush.

Hard coats or lacquers should be used on surfaces that will get regular wear and tear since they’re more durable. A matte finish is best for low-traffic areas while an eggshell finish is good for high-traffic areas.

Color of Paint

Another important thing to consider is the color of the paint. This will be determined by the mood you want to convey, as well as your personal preference.

Some Color Options for Closets

Neutral Shade

A neutral color is best for closets because it will complement anything you add to them.

For instance, if your closet wall has white color and a mango floor, then the best color for paint would be sage green or light brown which are both neutrals that match well with other colors.

If your room is mostly made up of dark tones, it may not be best to paint the closet because you may not want it to stand out and create even more darkness.

Here are some other neutral colors that work well for closets:

Light Gray
Beige
White Color
Taupe
Pale Pink

Darker Colors

Dark colors, such as navy and black, are best for closets because they can make it difficult to see what is on the shelves. If you have a small closet with things that you want people to be able to identify easily, this may not be a good choice of color.

Light Color

A light tone is best when it comes to custom closets. This is because the closet space is small, and light colors allow for more natural lighting in that enclosed area. Light paint is a good way to create a brighter environment in your bedroom by reflecting all of the natural sunlight given off outside into your room.

Vibrant Colors

If you want to have a different pop of color, paint your custom closets with vibrant colors. The best thing about this is that you can change the color as often as you like and it won’t take too much time!

This will add some extra life to a closet in any room of the house, and it just requires painting over what’s already on there- no need for new materials or construction work.

Choosing your vibrant color must depend on your wall color, and the best way to find out is by testing it on a white closet door.

The right color will pop off of your wall, giving you that desired effect.

Conclusion

Having the knowledge of which paint to use for custom closets is an important factor for a lot of homeowners. There are many different types of paints that can be used, and one will best suit your needs depending on how you want it done. We hope this article helps you choose the right paint for your custom closets.

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