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  2. Read This Before Choosing Satin vs. Eggshell Paint - AOL

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    Satin, on the other hand, is more lustrous but not quite as shiny as gloss paint. Satin paint might set you back a few extra bucks per gallon, but—per Farrow & Ball’s O’Donnell—its more ...

  3. Satin or Semi-Gloss Paint? How to Choose the Perfect Finish - AOL

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  4. 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 ...

  5. Read This Before Choosing Satin vs. Eggshell Paint - AOL

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    Satin is a great choice if you're looking to create an understated depth in a space, or enliven the paint color you choose. Durability and Performance of Satin Paint Satin paint is very durable ...

  6. Enamel paint - Wikipedia

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    Enamel paint is paint that air-dries to a hard, usually glossy, finish, used for coating surfaces that are outdoors or otherwise subject to hard wear or variations in temperature; it should not be confused with decorated objects in "painted enamel", where vitreous enamel is applied with brushes and fired in a kiln. The name is something of a ...

  7. Alumina effect pigment - Wikipedia

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    The effect is visible already at concentrations of 0.1% in the paint system. The intensity is steadily increased up to pigment concentrations of about 2%. The single light spots arising from the pigment structure and orientation in the paint system seem to spring back and forth when a painted metal plate is tilted.

  8. Here’s Why You Should Put Aluminum Foil on the Edge ... - AOL

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    Candle toppers are cute, open metal lids that often have intricate designs. Like the aluminum foil, they help keep the flames protected from wind and drafts so the wax can melt evenly.

  9. Brushed metal - Wikipedia

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    Brushed stainless steel or dull polished metal [1] is metal with a unidirectional satin finish. It is produced by polishing the metal with a 120–180 grit belt or wheel then softening with an 80–120 grit greaseless compound or a medium non-woven abrasive belt or pad. Commonly brushed metals include stainless steel, aluminium and nickel.