In painting and decorating, "gloss" refers to the level of sheen or shine a paint finish has once it dries. It indicates how much light the painted surface reflects. Gloss levels range from flat or matte (no shine) to high gloss (very shiny).
Common gloss levels include:
In Australia, gloss levels are often specified in paint product data sheets and are important for both aesthetic and functional purposes in residential and commercial painting projects.