Best Gloss Paint in the UK

The Johnstone's Gloss White Paint is a premium-quality paint that offers a perfect sheen and very easy application. Being oil-based, this paint has a very thick consistency, so you need to apply only two layers to get a smooth and mirror-like surface.

The product is also suitable for internal and external use, which makes it a good choice when you want to put gloss accents in the interior. A garage door, window sills, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, doors and drawers, indoor furniture, and even patio chairs and table... these are only a few things that look better with a high sheen. Besides, owing to the great versatility, you don't have to buy several kinds of paint for different surfaces because this one covers wood and metal alike.

As users say, this paint is also simple in use. It doesn't leave brush streaks and pitting when you use a foam roller, so you are free to use the tool of your preference. You can also swipe and wash the finish with a variety of cleaning products - it won't turn yellowish or crack.

The only thing we disliked about this paint is the drying time. The manufacturer says the paint becomes dry in 4-6 hours and needs about 16-24 hours before recoating. Yet, we believe that amazing final results are worth waiting a while.

Finally, the manufacturer produces this paint in many shades and can sizes so that everyone can find a perfect fit. Being ultra-glossy and hardwearing, it is surely one of the best non-yellowing gloss paints available for sale.

If you are in the market for a quality gloss that is simple to apply and quick to dry, then the Quick Dry Gloss Paint by Dulux may interest you. It needs only 6 hours to fully dry before recoating, can cover large areas, and is very easy to use.

The Dulux Gloss Paint is made primarily for interior use. It is suitable for wood and metal, so you can apply it on any compatible surface in your home. Since this paint has a high sheen and very tough coating, it is a good choice for cupboards, cabinets, drawers, and tabs in a kitchen or bathroom. In other words, if there is the surface in your home that you would like to protect from wear and tear, this paint by Dulux is a great option.

Moving on, we would like to say that unlike the majority of water-based paints, this one has a pretty thick consistency and, therefore, you need to apply only two coats to get a smooth effect. Plus, it doesn't have a strong odour inherent to most oil paints. As for the coverage, a 750-ml can covers 12 sq. m.

Self-undercoating quality is another great feature we like. Self-undercoating means you don't have to prepare the surface before painting. In other words, this paint works as a primer as well. However, if you are going to cover an old cracked door or metal bannisters, for example, you will have to sand the surface and remove rust from it prior to application. Not only will this guarantee a better look to the surface but will also prolong the life of the covered object. The cherry on the pie is the UV resistance of this paint. It doesn't turn yellow with time, so when properly applied, the paint will look like new for years to come.

The Rustins Small Job Paint is a water-based paint. It is sold in 250ml and 500ml cans, which is enough for light touch-ups around the house. It can be used on both interior and exterior wooden and metal surfaces like cabinets, drawers, doors, etc. The coverage of this paint is standard - about 12-15 sq. m. per litre.

Since this is a water-based paint, it has a bit watery consistency, light odour, moderately high sheen, and simple application. Thanks to its light consistency, the paint dries very quickly - within only 30 minutes it becomes dry to the touch. On the flip side, owing to a bit runny consistency, it may take more layers to get an opaque coating, especially if the colour change is strong or if you are painting a highly-absorbent wooden surface. However, considering the quick drying time, that won't be a big problem.

As for the colour palette, Rustins offers 10 hues, so you don't need to overpay for colour mixing. Besides, you also don't have to use undercoating, because the paint works great for both undercoating and finishing purposes. The only step we wouldn't skip though is sanding. It provides good adhesion with paint. Plus, if you are going to cover metal surfaces, it is very important to remove any rust and use a primer to prepare the surface properly.

Lastly, we would like to stress that the Rustins gloss paint meets toy safety regulations and can be used on toys accordingly. So if you are building a dollhouse with your kids, this paint is a must-have thing in your arsenal.

The QD Black Gloss is another water-based semi-gloss paint by Rustins. It also comes in 250ml and 500ml containers, becomes touch dry in just half an hour, and can be used on toys.

Since this is a hard-wearing paint, it can be applied to wood and metal surfaces both indoors and outdoors. This product is also simple to use and requires only sanding, rust and flaking paint removal before painting. Yet, if the just-painted surface is particularly rough, you might need to sand it before recoating. These measures guarantee you a nice and smooth coating.

What we find extremely helpful about the Rustins QD Black Gloss is that it can be applied with a paint sprayer. This is a fairly pleasant feature that helps significantly decrease the time spent on painting. This also allows a user to reduce paint consumption. However, if you have no sprayer yet, a synthetic fibre brush will be still quite ok. The paint is easy to apply with a brush with no streaks left behind.

Last but not least, the QD gloss has good stain resistant qualities. This makes the paint an ideal solution for high-traffic areas. That is to say, you'll be able to use it for window sills, cabinets, taps, and even BBQ furniture.

Would you like to add deep-black or pristine white gloss to your interior? If so, we want to introduce this Johnstone's liquid gloss paint to you. Being solvent (oil) based, the paint has a quite thick consistency which allows for non-drip application and reduces paint consumption greatly.

The 3204221-HH Liquid Gloss is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, wood and metal surfaces. So if you are planning to renew bannisters, the front door, or add few accents into your kitchen interior, this paint is an ideal choice. Also, since it is water- and heat-resistant, you can use it on radiators. Being a high-quality oil-based paint, it doesn't crackle and change colour that easily because it handles heat much better than cheaper alternatives. In addition to that, the Johnstone's gloss paint protects metal surfaces from corrosion. So basically, it gives a radiator or any other metal surface not only a new look but saves the surface from rust as well.

As for the other features, the paint needs only 6 hours to become touch dry and can be cleaned with a variety of detergents. The only flaw with this paint is that it lacks UV resistant qualities. So if you are going to paint outdoors with white hue, take note that it may change colour in several years. Other than that, the Johnstone’s 3204221-HH Liquid Gloss is perfect. It offers a user-friendly application, tough coating, and comes at a reasonable price.