enamel paint

Hard, shiny finish

Enamel paint is a type of paint that dries to a hard, glossy finish.

The term originally referred to paints that mimicked the smooth, durable surface of fired enamel, but now applies broadly to any paint with a shiny, washable coating: The trim was done in white enamel paint.

Enamel paints resist moisture and wear, making them popular for kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor surfaces.

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rattle can · primer · smooth coat · brush strokes · pigments · resins · polyurethane · durability · metal coating · furniture restoration · touch up · scratch resistance · rust prevention · decorative arts · solvents · drying time · water-based · varnish

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Opposites
surface finish/sheen

enamel paintmatte paint

Non-glossy surface coating

flat paint · matte finish · flat finish · dead flat · chalk paint

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paint, enamel

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Top 200,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G