Film Formation or Drying of Latex

Wet coat of paint is applied.


Water-base coating dispersion.

Evaporation of water.


Polymer spheres pack closer with water filling the voids.

Water evaporation and polymer deformation.







Sheen Description

High Gloss Enamel


Flat or Low Gloss Enamel


Gloss = % of light reflected after contacting film.

Common gloss descriptions: Flat, Eggshell, Low-lustre, Satin, Semi-Gloss and Gloss.