gloss paint

High-shine wall finish

Gloss paint is a type of paint that dries to a shiny, reflective finish.

It's durable and easy to clean, making it common for trim, doors, and woodwork: The door frames need a fresh coat of gloss paint.

Contrasts with matte or eggshell finishes, which absorb rather than reflect light.

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finish · lustrous · coat · brush · brush strokes · roller · satin · matte · oil-based · trim · woodwork · doors · gleam · slick · drip · drying time · coverage · smooth

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Opposites
sheen level

gloss paintmatte paint

Non-glossy surface coating

flat paint · matte finish · flat finish · chalk paint · textured paint

surface texture result

gloss painttextured paint

Paint with tactile surface

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G