Oil-Based Gloss

Description

Finding the right oil-based paint for your project isn’t easy. Colour, sheen, and durability vary greatly from product to product, even when you narrow down your options.  

Oil-based gloss is one of the toughest paints we have available. It’s high durability and appealing sheen make it the go-to for a number of domestic and professional painters. 

 What is Oil-Based Gloss? 

There are two main types of paint, water-based and oil-based.  

Oil-based paints are thicker, making them more durable overall but sometimes tricky to apply for beginners. Because of the oily compound, oil-based paint is naturally shinier when applied to most surfaces. If you prefer a matte finish, you’ll struggle to find an oil-based option that suits you.  

What is Oil-Based Gloss used for?  

Oil-based gloss paint can be used for a wide range of applications, both interior and exterior. This includes:  

• Door Frames 

• Window Frames 

• Skirting Boards 

• Interior Walls 

• Floors 

• Ceilings  

• Masonry & Stonework 

• Patios 

• Wood 

• Metal 

• And more!  

It is one of the most versatile paints we supply. However, some oil-based paints are specialist, be sure you check the paint you are buying carefully.  

 Oil-Based Gloss Sheen 

‘Gloss’ refers to a high-sheen finish, usually created by an oil-based paint.  

When choosing the best sheen level, you should consider how the light will affect your surface. For example, if you use oil-based gloss paint on wooden fences, they might create too much glare when sunlight hits them. This can make your garden less pleasant to look at for hours each day.  

We always recommend testing your paint in an inconspicuous area, but one that will experience multiple light levels. This way you can see exactly how the finished project will look, before you commit.  

 Best Colour for Oil-Based Gloss 

Our oil-based gloss paint is part of our colour system, meaning we can mix any that suits your painting project. Simply enter a British Standard or RAL code at checkout and it’ll be on its way in no time.  

Some of the most popular colours include:  

• Light Grey 

• Mid Grey 

• Dark Grey 

• Rustic Red 

• Brown 

• Black 

• White 

• Mid Green 

• Dark Green 

• Cream 

• Brown 

• Post Office Red 

• JCB Yellow 

• Bright Yellow 

• Light Blue 

• Mid Blue 

• Dark Blue 

This is a lot to choose from, which shows how flexible oil-based gloss can be. The colour you choose will look slightly different depending on the surface you paint, how many layers you use, and whether you applied a primer first. Keep this in mind if you’re trying to match an existing surface with your new paint.