Wood Finishing
There are several finishing options for you to consider, too. Through on-site finishing you can achieve any gloss. Pre-finished flooring may not be available in every finish.
High gloss
is an extremely shiny finish with an 85 to 90 percent luster. The finish is very bright and smooth; think of a bowling lane or a basketball court. But, a high gloss also calls attention to scratches and marks, not to mention dirt and dust.
Semi-gloss
is the most popular finish and provides 60 to 70 percent luster when dry. Most prefinished products come with semi-gloss finish.
Satin
finishing offers a silky 30 percent luster. Marks and scratches show up less, so satin finishes look newer longer than higher glosses.
Matte
finishes are rarely used. They leave a 10 to 15 percent luster, for an oiled look.Read more topics:
