There are actually more than four sheens of paint, but most paint brands organize their finishes into five or six standard levels of glossiness, and if you have to simplify to four, the most common core categories are flat or matte, eggshell, semi-gloss, and high-gloss. Some systems list four as flat, satin, semi-gloss, and gloss. A more complete and widely used breakdown used by professional painters includes flat or matte with 0 to 5% gloss and no shine, eggshell with 5 to 10% gloss and a very soft, almost velvety glow, satin with 25 to 35% gloss and a smooth, pearl-like sheen, semi-gloss with 35 to 70% gloss and noticeable shine and durability, and high-gloss with 70 to 95% gloss and a highly reflective, almost glass-like finish. Each sheen has different levels of resin that affect durability and washability. Lower sheens hide imperfections but are less washable, higher sheens are more washable and moisture-resistant but show flaws. If you are shopping and only see four options, they are typically flat, eggshell or satin, semi-gloss, and gloss.
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