So I am new here and I am sure some one else has had the same question. When a color is named Matte Light gray is this really Flat Light Gray? What about Silky Matte? This semi- Gloss???
I would say yes to both although I am not familiar with the term, “silky matte”
Ok cool thank you.
When applied to hobby paints it may be different but I once worked in the paint department of a hardware store and it seems to me matte was flat, and silky matte was kind of a satin finish, no shine like a gloss but not quite flat. Picture an eggshell, its not shiny but its not really flat either.
I agree Aaron.
I have always interpreted matt as flat. Terms for semi-matt include eggshell and satin.
That being said, it is possible to make a semi-matt finish from flats by putting it on very thick/wet. One can get a semi-matt finish with gloss paint, on the other hand, by putting it down dry, with several very light, dry coats.
BTW, for a black, Testors MM Black Chrome is a nice semi-matt.
Thanks everyone. These were my assumptions as well but wanted to ask to be sure.