The Best White Gloss Paints, Featuring Customer Reviews
With a vast variety of white gloss paint in the market it’s hard to decide on the best white gloss paint for your upcoming job and what to look out for. Our team of experts have put together this article to help guide you on your journey to selecting the right white gloss paint.
What is White Gloss Paint?
In its simplest form, white gloss is a type of paint that offers the highest sheen level, meaning this paint reflects light on painted surfaces. Other paint finishes, like matt, satin and eggshell all offer significantly lower sheen levels than gloss paints. Historically, gloss paints were applied to both outdoor and interior wooden trims, including wooden skirting boards, door frames, doors, radiators, and similar surfaces. However, in recent times, satin paint finishes have gained popularity as they can create a more tranquil and modern aesthetic within households, gradually replacing the conventional use of gloss paints.
Our Best White Gloss Paints & Reviews
Johnstone's Trade Professional Gloss Brilliant White
In first place we have this premium quality, solvent based gloss that’s suitable for interior and exterior wood & metal surfaces. Despite being oil based, which can result in yellowing, this professional gloss paint has an anti-yellowing formula which makes it our top contender!
Pros:
- Easy to apply
- Great coverage
- Doesn't run & discolour
- Tint or colour match to any shade
Cons:
- Takes up to 24 hours to dry/recoat time
- Higher price point
Johnstone's Trade Professional Gloss Paint Customer Reviews
Zinsser Allcoat Exterior Water Based Gloss White
In second place for best white gloss paint is Zinsser Allcoat Exterior which is suitable for use on all exterior wood, metal, masonry, plastic, concrete & cladding. This gloss also includes a biocide which protects the dried surface against fungal degradation.
Pros:
- Self-priming
- Weather resistant
- Recoat within 1 hour
- Tint or colour match to any shade
- Available in various finishes, including matt & satin
Cons:
- Exterior use only
- Weaker coverage vs Johnstone's Professional Gloss
- Higher price point
Zinsser Allcoat Exterior Gloss Paint Customer Reviews
Dulux Trade High Gloss Pure Brilliant White
In third place, but by no means last, is Dulux Trade High Gloss. This solvent-based gloss is suitable for both interior and exterior wood and metal surfaces. This paint is also safe for use on heated surfaces, including radiators and hot water pipes making it a great all-rounder gloss!
Pros:
- Easy to apply
- Durable coating
- Affordable
- Tint or colour match to any shade
- Incredible spreading rate vs rival products
Cons:
- Takes 24 hours to dry/recoat
Dulux Trade High Gloss Paint Customer Reviews
Our Best One Coat White Gloss Paint & Reviews
Dulux Once Gloss Pure Brilliant White
Ranked fourth on our list, this gloss paint stands out as our exclusive retail gloss paint offering, thanks to its exceptional qualities. Despite being forth, it claims the top spot as the best one-coat white gloss available, perfect for both interior wood and metal surfaces. What sets it apart is its ability to deliver a durable finish with just a single coat, boasting excellent coverage and is also thixotropic meaning it has non-drip properties - what’s not to love!
Pros:
- Only requires one coat
- Great coverage
- Non-drip properties
- Affordable
Cons:
- Cannot be used on exterior surfaces
- Requires ~16 hours to dry; faster than rival products
- Not possible to colour match
Dulux Once Gloss Customer Reviews