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  2. Coated paper - Wikipedia

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    Machine-finished coated paper (MFC) has a basis weight of 48–80 g/m 2. They have good surface properties, high print gloss and adequate sheet stiffness. MFC papers are made of 60–85% groundwood or thermomechanical pulp (TMP) and 15–40% chemical pulp with a total pigment content of 20–30%. The paper can be soft nip calendered or ...

  3. 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 ...

  4. Parchment vs. Wax Paper: Do You Know Which One Goes in ... - AOL

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    The most important difference is that wax paper is not heat resistant unlike parchment paper. That means you can put parchment in the oven (or other kitchen appliances like air fryers ) up to 425 ...

  5. Polished concrete - Wikipedia

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    Here, the floor is polished with much finer grit in order to achieve the desired sheen level, such as matte, satin, semi-gloss, and high-gloss. In a matte finish, the objects reflected on the floor have a hazy appearance. In a satin finish, the reflection of objects have a low-luster appearance.

  6. Carpet vs. Wood Floors: In This Battle, There's a Clean Winner

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    Hardwood floors are more in style recently, and can make a home easier to sell, according to a survey by Lumber Liquidators: Among their respondents, 100 percent of real estate agents preferred ...

  7. Inkjet paper - Wikipedia

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    Paper is one amongst several key elements determining the quality of the print; the others are the ink, the printer, the printer/paper profile, the software used for print preparation and the skill and expertise of the print-maker. Photo paper is typically divided into glossy, "matte", semi-matte, semi-gloss, satin or silk, and matte finishes ...

  8. Glassine - Wikipedia

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    Glassine is a smooth and glossy paper which is air-, water-, and grease-resistant. It is usually available in densities between 50–90 g/m 2 (0.010–0.018 lb/sq ft). It is translucent unless dyes are added to the paper to color it or make it opaque .

  9. A Cheaper Alternative to Tissues -- Savings Experiment - AOL

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    On average, a box of tissues has 65 sheets and breaks down to about 2 cents per sheet. However, a roll of toilet paper has nearly four times as many sheets as a box of tissues and costs half as much.