semi-gloss
Moderate paint sheen
Semi-gloss describes a finish or sheen that falls between flat and high-gloss—shinier than eggshell or satin but not as reflective as full gloss.
The term appears most often with paint and lacquer: semi-gloss paint for the bathroom, a semi-gloss finish on the trim.
Semi-gloss surfaces resist moisture and clean easily, making them popular for kitchens, bathrooms, and woodwork.
Bring to completion
- sheenSoft surface luster
- latexMilky plant-derived polymer
- enamelHard glossy coating
- interiorInside area or region
exterior · walls · trim · coating · washable · durable · acrylic · primer
Soft reflected light
- reflectivityLight-bouncing capacity
- shineEmit or reflect light
- light reflectionRedirected luminance from surfaces
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
sleek · polished · radiance · brightness · gleam · subdued glow · luminosity
Food preparation room
- bathroomRoom for hygiene
- cabinetsEnclosed storage furniture
- doorsHinged passage barriers
- moldingDecorative architectural edging
baseboards · woodwork · moisture-resistant · scrubbable · durability · humidity · splashback · wainscoting
finish
Bring to completion
interior · exterior · walls · trim · coating · washable · durable · acrylic · primer · basecoat
luster
Soft reflected light
- reflectivityLight-bouncing capacity
- shineEmit or reflect light
- light reflectionRedirected luminance from surfaces
smooth · sleek · polished · radiance · brightness · gleam · subdued glow · luminosity
kitchen
Food preparation room
molding · baseboards · woodwork · moisture-resistant · scrubbable · durability · humidity · splashback · wainscoting · railings
- concrete finishespolished concrete, honed finish, stamped concrete, stained concrete, smooth finish
- house paintlatex paint, ceiling paint, white paint, acrylic paint, flat paint
- interior finishespaint, drywall, flooring, tile, carpet
- paper typesbond, cardstock, copy paper, newsprint, vellum
- glossy surfacesshine, sheen, polish, luster, gleam
- coating qualitiesmatte, smooth, rough, shiny, dull