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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. Glossmeter - Wikipedia

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   Gloss meter in action. A glossmeter (also gloss meter) is an instrument which is used to measure specular reflection gloss of a surface. Gloss is determined by projecting a beam of light at a fixed intensity and angle onto a surface and measuring the amount of reflected light at an equal but opposite angle.

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

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   “Lower sheen levels, such as a matte or eggshell finish, will absorb light, giving the appearance of a slightly darker color.” ... According to Wadden, eggshell paint sheen offers a 10 percent ...

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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   The finish can be of any sheen level from ultra matte to high gloss, and it can be further polished as required. Lacquer finishes are usually harder and more brittle than oil-based or latex paints and are typically used on hard and smooth surfaces. [citation needed]

7. What the visa feud says about the coming Trump administration

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   Donald Trump’s siding with Elon Musk over visas for high-tech workers is the most significant example yet of the president-elect favoring powerful elements in his new MAGA coalition over his ...