Gloss Enhancement

The glossy aspect of a paint is due to a high reflectivity of the surface of the film.

Improving the gloss property makes paints easier to clean. The demand of a gloss or mat aspect is strongly related to the application it is intended to be used (kitchen, trim, bath, outdoor...).

Gloss paints are ideal for areas exposed to heavy traffic or heavy use - especially where fingerprints, grease or grime are common.

Surface modifying additives help to enhance gloss by helping the paint to level out after application and by increasing pigment dispersion:

• Formulator will find specialties surfactants and additives especially designed to act as levelling agent and thus gloss enhancer.
• The use of dispersants will increase the homogeneity of pigment dispersion and reduce the incidence of large pigment particles on the surface. It will thus enhance the glossy aspect of the film.

 To select the most suitable dispersants for your application, please visit our Hyperdispersants Center