glaze finish

Shiny surface treatment

A glaze finish is a smooth, glossy coating applied to ceramics, pottery, or other surfaces.

The glaze creates a glass-like layer that's both decorative and protective, sealing the surface and making it waterproof.

In painting and woodworking, a glaze finish refers to a thin, translucent top coat that adds depth or sheen: The cabinet has a warm glaze finish over the stain.

Related

pottery · glossy · high gloss · porcelain · wood · firing · spraying · durability · metal · opaque · iridescent · sealing · stoneware · sculpture · tiles · canvas · translucent · layering

Opposites
surface sheen/reflectivity

glaze finishmatte finish

Non-reflective surface treatment

matte · flat finish · satin finish · eggshell finish · dull finish

surface treatment

glaze finishunglazed

Lacking vitreous coating

raw · unfinished · bisque · uncoated · bare

surface texture

glaze finishrough finish

Uneven surface treatment

textured finish · rustic finish · distressed finish · sand finish · unpolished

Family

glaze, finish, glazed, glazing, glazes, glazier, finished, finishing, finishes

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G