glossy finish
Reflective coating look
A glossy finish is a smooth, shiny surface that reflects light, as on photographs, paper, paint, or lacquer.
The term distinguishes high-sheen options from matte or satin alternatives: She chose a glossy finish for the kitchen cabinets.
Glossy finishes show fingerprints and imperfections more readily but produce vivid colors and depth.
- smooth textureEven, frictionless surface quality
- sheenSoft surface luster
- reflectivityLight-bouncing capacity
- lacqueringApplying glossy protective coating
- polishingSmoothing by friction
laminating · lustrous · patent leather · printing · smoothness · varnishing · automotive design · candy apple red · showroom floor · ceramics · photography · photo paper · magazine cover · buffing · furniture · shine · layering · gleaming
- device aestheticssleek, flat design, minimalist, brushed metal, chrome
- concrete finishespolished concrete, stamped concrete, stained concrete, acid stain, antiquing
- business cardsbusiness card, contact card, name, phone number, email
- car stylingbody kit, custom paint, paint job, spoiler, rims
- light effectsshine, glow, gleam, shimmer, glitter
- Photo printingprints, canvas prints, enlargements, poster prints, framed prints
glossy finishmatte finish
Non-reflective surface treatment
matte · flat finish · satin finish · eggshell finish · flat
glossy finishtextured finish
Non-smooth surface treatment
rough finish · brushed finish · hammered finish · distressed finish