If it has a matte finish it should be easy to paint over.
it is a very dull finish that doesnt reflect much light
The type of paint used for matte painting lies in the meaning of the word "matte". It is a type of paint that leaves a surface which does not reflect light to a great degree. In other words, it is not very shiny and is often more pleasant to look at for extended periods of times. Matte paint is very often used indoors, in homes and at offices.
Say good bye to that glossy look with a spray can. Some folks use clear, matte finish paint. You can see right through it to the color of the original finish, but the matte finish breaks up the "smoothness" and kicks that glossy look to the curb. Just about any hardware store will have it, and so will the big box outfits.
Sandblasting is one way of producing a matte finish.
Satin finish is somewhere between matte and glossy as far as the amount of shine the paint will have when it's dried. It has some sheen to it, but it's pretty subtle so it won't usually overwhelm the room.
click on items in room select matte paint and click remove.
I'll assume you mean "matte paint", in which case it is simply a paint which isn't reflective and has no sheen (ie. it isn't shiny) to it.
It would be hard to measure the difference, but Gloss would be a smoother finish so it would have slightly less drag.
Always prime first and make sure to key (sand) all surfaces, whether you are priming or not that is VERY important.The rule is: You cannot use water base paints over oil base paint. You may if you prime first. If your matte and your gloss are both water based, you may use the matte. When in doubt, please prime first.AnswerBeing in the painting business for nearly 10 years, the key factor to painting waterbase paint (in any sheen) over oil base paint is to sand, sand, and sand again. A regular primer will not add any adhesion to the surface - you need a high adhesion primer that is either oil or shellac base first, or a waterbase that is made specifically to grip to oil. Of course, I would skip this step entirely simply by sanding thoroughly - and using a waterbase topcoat that is good quality. Ideally you should use a paint that is made to stick to oil, such as General Paint's HP2000 or Dulux Diamond. But priming with a regular waterbase primer will not help to solve this problem and will be a waste of your time and money.
It is a brushed finished, which is not completely matte, but still has a good bit of shine.
It's simply a non-glossy finish.