Gloss Paint for Decorating Projects
Gloss paint is a brilliant choice for when you need a sleek, hard-wearing finish that’s easy to clean. Perfect for highlighting trims, protecting wood, or giving a standout finish to metalwork, gloss paint is commonly used in both residential and commercial spaces.
At The Paint Shed, we offer competitive prices on a fantastic range of gloss paints from leading brands like Crown Trade, Dulux Trade, Johnstone’s Trade and Sandtex Trade.
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What is Gloss Paint?
Gloss paint is a reflective and hard-working high-sheen paint, featuring a polished, light-reflecting finish. If there’s a surface you want to keep clean and looking good, gloss is the way to go, as it is known to be tough and stain-resistant. Gloss paints are available in both oil- and water-based formulations.
Gloss paint is perfect for tricky areas such as kitchen cabinets, doors, bannisters and overall trim work. With a little preparation, it can also work to provide depth and variation to matt walls.
One of our best-selling water-based gloss paints is Johnstone's Trade Aqua Water-Based Gloss.
Need a guide to the best paint finishes for your needs? Choose a gloss finish when you want a standout feature that is durable against daily cleaning and use.
Because gloss is both resistant to everyday wear and easy to wipe down, it’s especially suitable for high-contact areas like trims, windows, woodwork and skirting boards. It also works on metal, plastic, and properly primed plaster, making it a great all-rounder for any surface.
Our curated collection of high-quality gloss paint options includes formulations to suit the needs of any painting project. Here is an overview of our collection:
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High Gloss: Offers the most shine and a glass-like finish. Perfect for metal, doors, skirting and wood trims.
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Satin & Flexible Gloss: Lower sheen alternatives that still offer stain-resistant protection with a subtler shine. Ideal for both interior and exterior surfaces.
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Exterior gloss paints: Formulated to endure harsh weather conditions while keeping surfaces protected and looking fresh.
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Interior gloss paint: Designed to provide excellent coverage, minimal odour, and a clean finish in living spaces.
Each product is selected for quality and performance, ensuring you get excellent results no matter the surface or colour you’re working with.
The Paint Shed is the UK’s most recommended independent paint retailer. With an expert-approved product selection, premium finishes, and colours to suit any style, you’re sure to find the right paint for any paint job.
Whether you’re shopping gloss paint online or visiting us in-store, you’ll always receive great service, excellent value and expert advice you can count on.
Find the Right Shade
Select your surface, preferred finish and colour family, and we will provide you with a range of options. All of our gloss paints are available in an array of colours. Feel free to browse our collection with our handy colour finder. If you can’t find your ideal shade, just let us know, and we will mix it for you. We are always here to help. Find us on social media or call us at 033 3320 2369 to speak with an expert representative.
What surfaces do gloss paints work best on?
Gloss is typically used to lift and highlight specific elements within a room, namely:
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Skirting boards
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Metal railing
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Bannisters
Remember, gloss paints can leave brush marks if not used properly, so ensure you have reliable brushes for your paint job.
What are the different gloss paint finishes?
Gloss is gloss, but within this paint type, it can be easy to get confused with all the varieties. If you don’t know your full gloss from your acrylic gloss, here are some of the different gloss paint finishes to be aware of:
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High/Full Gloss: Your most common gloss type. The “higher” your gloss, the shinier it will be. It is typically used on skirting and woodwork, and only infrequently applied to interior walls from top to bottom.
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Satin Gloss: A low-level gloss paint. Instead of having a high sheen, you’re looking at around a 25% level of sheen compared to a high gloss.
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New Build Gloss: Also referred to as acrylic gloss. When you’re painting on a new surface like plaster for the first time, a gloss of this type is formulated to provide a strong bond.
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Exterior Gloss: While you can use most gloss paints inside and outside, a dedicated exterior gloss is specifically designed to protect against the elements.
How much gloss paint should I use?
Coverage varies. A top seller like Dulux High Gloss can provide coverage of up to 18m²/litre. Always refer to the product information sheet for the most accurate figures.
How many coats of gloss paint do I need?
Typically, two coats will provide a solid, even finish. Sometimes, you can get away with just needing one. It helps to check the manufacturer’s guidance and prep the surface beforehand with a reliable primer or undercoat.