paint finishes
Matte or glossy
Paint finishes describe the sheen or luster level of dried paint, ranging from flat (no shine) through eggshell, satin, and semi-gloss to high-gloss.
The finish affects both appearance and durability—glossier finishes resist stains better but highlight surface imperfections: We used a satin finish in the hallway and flat in the bedroom.
- high glossIntense reflective sheen
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
- metallic sheenReflective surface quality
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- sheenSoft surface luster
sealer · car · topcoat · base coat · smooth · texture · shiny · casual · upholstery · water-based · oil-based · balance · roller · brush strokes · wet · drying time · touch up · brushstrokes
paint finishesmatte
Non-reflective surface finish
flat · high-gloss · gloss · satin · eggshell
paint finishessmooth finish
Surface without texture
textured finish · orange peel · sand finish · stippled · brushed finish
paint finishesunfinished
Not yet complete
raw wood · natural · stain · varnish · clear coat