flat finish
Dull paint sheen
A flat finish is a paint or coating that dries without any shine or reflectivity, absorbing rather than reflecting light.
It contrasts with glossy, satin, or semi-gloss finishes.
Flat finishes hide surface imperfections well but show marks and scuffs more readily: We used a flat finish on the ceiling.
- matteNon-reflective surface finish
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- eggshellBrittle ovum casing
- paintColored coating substance
- dullLacking edge or interest
sheen · luster · velvet · chalky · chalk paint · powder · texture · smooth · wall · accent wall · primer · base coat · coating · non-reflective · latex · brushstroke · roller · surface
- finishespainted, polished, varnish, paint, matte silver
- coatingspaint, enamel, varnish, primer, glaze
- fabric finishesbrushed, calendered, mercerized, napped, peached
- Paint termsswatches, paint chips, chips, color palettes, palettes
- surface finishesmatte, satin, gloss, paint, clear coat
sheen level
flat finishgloss finish
Smooth reflective surface treatment
high gloss · glossy finish · polished finish · lacquered finish · mirror finish
flat, finish, flats, flatly, flatten, flattened, flattening, flatness, flatter