Wood floor

11 years ago

Tomorrow is final coat if poly to a coffee brown floor on white oak. I so t want shiny. Should I do semi gloss or satin. Floor person says semi is not shiny just has a glow and satin is more dull? Hence I told them to do semi gloss. Also was told that most people do semi gloss.

I need quick help! Thanks

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Holly

11 years ago

Go satin for sure. Especially if you specifically don't want shiny floors. To me, satin has a more classic look.

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bubs47
Original Author
11 years ago
I'm definitely doing satin! Thanks so much for validation!
PRO
Cancork Floor Inc.
11 years ago
Right now satin is in...especially on mid-tone floors. I disagree with the installer. A semi-gloss has a distinctly "shiny" appearance. It would not rank as "glossy" it it certainly has more than a "glow" to it. I describe "satin" as having a 'glow'.

And a large section of the population are working with satin...semi-gloss and high gloss are both "out" as a fashion. Only those people who WANT/NEED/DESPIRATE FOR a shiny floor go with semi or full gloss.

Your area may see more "semi-gloss" but as a whole, the N. American taste is turning to satin.
PRO
ULTIMATE HARDWOOD LTD
11 years ago
Semi is 40-60% sheen depending on manufacturer.
Satin is around 20%
Matte is less than 10%
Gloss is well over 60%
I'd say go matte. Glitsa makes an excellent matte finish called ULTRA MAXX.
Jolene
11 years ago
Satin. Shows less arks and dirt I believe.
PRO
User
11 years ago
I would try satin, love the wood!
bubs47
Original Author
11 years ago
Floors all done and are satin! Look phenomenal! Thank you all for validating my gut preference.