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type: faq
title: "What's the difference between matte coated and semi-coated paper?"
description: "The difference comes down to how much sheen sits on the surface. Both are coated papers, but they land at different points on the shine scale. Paper Finish"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/what-s-the-difference-between-matte-coated-and-semi-coated-paper
tags: ["Finish", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What's the difference between matte coated and semi-coated paper?

The difference comes down to how much sheen sits on the surface. Both are coated papers, but they land at different points on the shine scale. Paper Finish

Part of the **Finish** hub. See [all faq concepts](index.md).

- Page type: faq
- Hub: Finish
- URL: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/finish/what-s-the-difference-between-matte-coated-and-semi-coated-paper