Smooth paint finish (5)

I believe the answer is:

satin

(Other definitions for satin that I've seen before include "Silk fabric" , "Stain on silky cloth" , "Material with glossy front and dull back" , "Glossy textile" , "Lustrous fabric" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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