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2. Paint sheen - Wikipedia

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   The sheen [4] or gloss level of a paint is principally determined by the ratio of resinous, adhesive binder, which solidifies after drying, and solid, powdery pigment.The more binder the coating contains, the more regular reflection will be made from its smooth surface; conversely, with less binder, grains of pigment become exposed to the surface, scattering the light and providing matte ...

3. Here’s How to Always Pick the Right Paint Finish! - AOL

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   From flat to high-gloss, our easy guide to paint finishes and sheens will help you pick the best type of paint for your walls, kitchen cabinets, and more.

4. This Is the Best Paint Finish to Use in Your Kitchen ... - AOL

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   According to Wadden, eggshell paint sheen offers a 10 percent to 25 percent reflection (depending on the hue), while satin typically falls around 25 percent to 35 percent reflection.

5. Acrylic paint - Wikipedia

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   Acrylic paints with gloss or matte finishes are common, although a satin (semi-matte) sheen is most common. Some brands exhibit a range of finishes (e.g. heavy-body paints from Golden, Liquitex, Winsor & Newton and Daler-Rowney); Politec acrylics are fully matte. [22] As with oils, pigment amounts and particle size or shape can affect the paint ...

6. Lacquer - Wikipedia

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   Lacquer sheen is a measurement of the shine for a given lacquer. [8] Different manufacturers have their own names and standards for their sheen. [ 8 ] The most common names from least shiny to most shiny are: flat, matte, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and gloss (high).

7. Varnish - Wikipedia

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   Exterior use of polyurethane varnish may be problematic due to its heightened susceptibility to deterioration through ultra-violet light exposure. All clear or translucent varnishes, and indeed all film-polymer coatings (e.g. paint, stain, epoxy, synthetic plastic, etc.) are susceptible to this damage in varying degrees.

8. MetroPaint - Wikipedia

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   Metro manufactures the paint primarily as an interior/exterior application, low-sheen finish, in two quality grades: Standard and Green Seal Certified. MetroPaint was the first recycled latex paint to receive certification under the Green Seal GS-43 Recycled Content Latex Paint environmental standard.

9. 5 ways to build equity in your home more quickly (and why it ...

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   2. Put extra money toward your mortgage payments. Paying $50 to $100 more per month can make a real difference in building your equity and reducing the interest you pay over the life of your loan.