flat vs matte

[sykoh412]

Is there a difference between flat and matte black? And does anyone have some examples, I googled it but found nothing.

[JoshM]

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Matte
According to Better Painters, matte finish paint is sometimes referred to as suede or velvet finish. Matte finish paint is low-gloss, but usually has more shine than flat finish paint. The small amount of gloss in matte finish paint gives it the ability to cover imperfections, while still being easy to clean.


Flat
Better Painters defines "flat" as a paint finish with no shine at all. This means the paint does not reflect light, making it a good solution for masking imperfections or irregularities on walls, ceilings, or other surfaces. Better Painters also notes that it is easier to add touch-up coats to flat finish paint, because it blends in better than with paints having a glossier finish. Most flat finish paints today are labeled "washable" and will hold up to mild cleaning.

[sulimed]

i would thjnk they're the same. try looking up satin black. it's like flat black but with a bit of a shine.

[sykoh412]

Alright ill have to do that, I wanna get like a real dark grey almost black look with a little shine but not glossy, thanks to both posts ima check this satin out now

[sykoh412]

Googled the satin, a lot of the pictures were the same as my other searches.if flat has no shine and satin looks like a bit to much according to the pics I looked up, I think ima try the matte (which is in the middle I'm guessing, right?) But that leads me to this next question, what about clear coating it, should I? and will that effect the shine?

[JoshM]

Googled the satin, a lot of the pictures were the same as my other searches.if flat has no shine and satin looks like a bit to much according to the pics I looked up, I think ima try the matte (which is in the middle I'm guessing, right?) But that leads me to this next question, what about clear coating it, should I? and will that effect the shine?

Flat will look like primer. Matte will look a little shinier, but not much. Satin will have some reflective shine to it.

As for clear coats, they make flat and satin clear coats.

[sykoh412]

Sounds good, thanks a lot, hopefully it turns out like I want or atleast close.

[KeeleDesign]

in my experience, everything that says flat has a tendency to chalk up and turn grey over time. Stay away from this.

Even satin clears do the same thing when exposed to uv rays for an extended period of time. it'll start with little patches of whiteish grey.

the best product I've used to withstand a lifetime warrenty we give is, SEMS hotrod black. It sprays on like basecoat. but like anybase coat, you want it to be med to wet so it doesn't have any blotchiness as it dries,

[HATCHing]

The name says it all...

FLAT is flat

MATTE is matallic look so it has abit of natural shine to it.

[speedfr3ak]

^^^^^^^^^^^^ yes flat is flat with flat clearas well looks great jus cause im that kinda dood

[kaitou]

Alright ill have to do that, I wanna get like a real dark grey almost black look with a little shine but not glossy, thanks to both posts ima check this satin out now

satin is the way to go. just did my eg hatch

[90AccordLowLife]

def go with satin. it looks good

[sykoh412]

ya its def between matte and satin flats already outta the ? Thanks for the input everybody