After drying paint work we can see various degree of shiny/glossy effect on paint film. There is a tool, named Glossymeter, available in the market to measure this effect of paint finish. Considering this effect, paint finishes can be divided into four main categories.
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Types of Paint finishes
Main four types of paint finishes are -
- Matt Finish
- Satin Finish
- Semi-Glossy Finish and
- Glossy Finish
Matt Finish: This paint finish has the lowest glossy effect. If we measure this paint finishes withGlossy-meter at 60 degree angle we will get the reading below 5. This type of finish is also calledMatte finish.
Satin Finish: This type of paint finish has silk like glossy effect. This finish gives a soft glow on painted surface. It is more durable than Matt finish and has wash-ability. The Glossy-meterreading of this paint finish is between 6 to 20. This type of finish also called Egg-Shell finish but sometimes it is categorized as different type that I'll discuss end of this article.
Semi-Glossy Finish: The glossy effect of this paint finish is more than Satin Finish. It is fairly shiny and the Glossy-meter reading of this finish type is between 20 to 70. It is very durable and appropriate for high traffic and moisture area.
Glossy Finish: With more than 70 Glossy-meter reading this type of paint finish has excellent glossy effect. This is most durable paint finish. And it also has the high wash-ability.
Beside these four types of paint finishes many paint companies also refer following types of finishes -
Flat finish: Although this type of paint finish is sometimes used synonymously with Matt finish, it has no shiny effect at all. It also doesn't have wash-ability. And durability of this paint finish much less than others. That's why it should be used in less important area.
Egg-shell finish: Actually it is satin finish. But some paint companies divide less glossy effect Satin finish as Egg-shell.
Source : http://www.acivilengineer.com/2013/04/types-of-paint-finishes.html
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