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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. 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.

4. 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.

5. Varnish - Wikipedia

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   Varnish on wood stairs Varnished oak floor. Varnish is a clear transparent hard protective coating or film. It is not to be confused with wood stain.It usually has a yellowish shade due to the manufacturing process and materials used, but it may also be pigmented as desired.

6. Glossmeter - Wikipedia

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   Reflected light was measured using a pyrometer lamp as a photometer. The 'glossimeter' was the first to use black glass standards as a basis for reflectance setting. As the angle was variable this instrument could also be used for the measurement of sheen or specular gloss at near grazing angles. Pfund's glossmeter

7. 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 ...