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The shininess of a paint film is referred to as its sheen. It is a measure of how much light is reflected from the surface – the shinier the surface, the higher the % reflectance.
There are no particular standards in the UK paint industry for how to name sheen levels nor what % reflectance a particular name might refer to – each manufacturer has different names and reflectance levels for their paints.
Benjamin Moore paints offer 7 sheen levels for interior paints and 4 sheen levels for exterior paints.
Interior Paints
| Sheen Name | Typical % reflectance | Products available in this sheen |
|---|---|---|
| Flat / Ultra Flat | 0-3% sheen at 85° | Natura, Regal Select, Ultra Spec 500, Ceiling Paint |
| Matte | 3-10% sheen at 85° | Aura, Regal Select, Advance, Ultra Spec Scuff-X |
| Eggshell | 12-20% sheen at 85° | Aura, Regal Select, Ultra Spec 500, Ultra Spec Scuff-X, Floor Paint |
| Pearl | 15-25% sheen at 60° | Regal Select |
| Satin | 25-35% sheen at 60° | Aura, Advance WB Alkyd, Ultra Spec Scuff-X |
| Semi-Gloss/ Gloss | 35-60% sheen at 60° | Aura, Natura, Ultra Spec |
| High Gloss | >85% sheen at 60° | Advance WB Alkyd |
Exterior Paints
| Sheen Name | % Reflectance | Products available in this sheen |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | 0-2% sheen at 85° | Aura Exterior, Ultra Spec EXT |
| Low Lustre | 12-20% sheen at 85° | Aura Exterior, Floor Paint |
| Satin | 25-35% sheen at 60° | Aura Exterior, Aura Grand Entrance |
| High Gloss | >85% sheen at 60° | Advance WB Alkyd, Aura Grand Entrance |
For shinier paints, the reflectance is measured by shining light at an angle of 60° to the paint surface. For flatter paints, the angle of measurement is 85°.
In a room, the amount of light falling on a surface will change how shiny it appears. So, shinier sheens will not appear as shiny in dimly lit rooms as in brightly lit rooms.
